By Carissa Alcantara
Published May 5, 2026 12:11 pm
After making her Hollywood debut in "Bad Man," Lovi Poe is set to appear in another international project. She will star alongside Maisie Williams in the thriller film "Ignition."
Poe shared the good news to fans via Instagram.
"'Ignition's' first look is out now—being introduced at Cannes this May. Can’t wait," she wrote. "Oh, and by the way… the North remembers. Had to bring a little 'Game of Thrones' energy," Lovi wrote.
According to a report by Variety, the film will be directed by Emmy-nominated director James Erskine.
The story follows Sylvie Johnson, played by Williams. What begins as a simple drive to London quickly turns into a nightmare when she receives a call from an unknown person who claims there is a bomb in her car. With no way to escape or ask for help, Sylvie is forced to simply follow instructions. She must deliver the bomb to the Royal Albert Hall. As the situation becomes more dangerous, she tries to survive while uncovering why she was chosen.
Also joining the cast is Rory Kinnear, known for his roles in the James Bond film series.
Erskine said the film was shot using a “live cinema” style. This method aims to make scenes feel more real and immediate.
"I wanted the audience to feel completely inside Sylvie’s experience as events unfold, capturing a sense of immediacy and psychological pressure that builds in real time. It creates the ideal platform for Maisie Williams’s extraordinary central performance," James explained.
Because filming took place in real locations and on active roads, the team used hidden, remotely controlled cameras. This allowed the actors to move freely and perform more naturally, without a visible film crew around them.
