Exclusive: Ashley Walters signs deal with British feature film director Khadijais inspired by the true story of Khadijah Merah, a teenager from Peckham, south London, who became the first Muslim woman to win a British horse race.
For director Walters, this film is Animoruscheduled to launch in 2026.
Khadija The film was conceived by Faye Ward, Hannah Farrell and Hannah Price of Fable Pictures in the UK, who will all produce the title. Fayal Vermi and Nathaniel Price are writing the script, and filming is scheduled for next year.
Jockey Mera won the amateur Magnolia Cup race in 2019 at the age of 18. Since then, the jockey has founded the Riding a Dream Academy, which helps people from various backgrounds interact with horses.
Walters is top boy to pubertybegins directing with short films in 2021 boy.
“For me, Khadijah’s journey is so much more than just a horse show. It’s about what she represents to marginalized black and brown girls around the world,” Walters said. “As a filmmaker, I believe my role is to use the power of media to change perceptions and possibilities and help move the world forward. We can only be what we see, and Khadija embodies that truth. This film is not just her story, it’s a story for everyone.”
“We couldn’t be more excited about this film and having Ashley on board to bring it to life,” Ward, Farrell and Price said in a statement. “At Fable, we have always been passionately drawn to stories of underdogs and unlikely heroes, and we work hard to bring these life-affirming stories to the masses. All of Khadijah’s stories embody this, and we are particularly excited to continue our long-term collaboration with Nathaniel to bring Khadijah’s triumphs to the screen.”
“This is a powerful cinematic journey full of courage, ambition and confidence, and from the moment I heard it I knew it had all the makings of a truly special film with great cinematic ambitions.”
“that “It’s very rare and unusual for a young Muslim woman to have the opportunity to tell a story of this magnitude, let alone a story as motivational as this. I’m very excited about the prospect of this film being made and the impact it will have on the world,” said Merah, who is consulting on the project.
Fable credits include: Mr. Rubberman, rock, wild rose and stan & olly. Ward first worked with Walters as an actor when she produced the 2009 four-part miniseries. small island.
Walters was nominated by screen In the first edition of the program in 2004, he was named Britain and Ireland’s Star of Tomorrow.
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