David Tennant for thriller 'Retreat'

David Tennant, Jason Isaacs and Thandie Newton will head the cast of psychological thriller Retreat.

The Magent Films production finds a holidaying couple (Isaacs and Newton) having their break ruined when a half-dead man (Tennant) turns up on their doorstep and tells them a deadly virus is killing people on the mainland.

Magnet producer Gary Sinyor told Screen Daily of the project: "It reminded me of Dead Calm when I first read it. Only better. It's got a similar sexual tension but the battle of wits between the characters and plot twists are constantly surprising. We're delighted to have secured three of the UK's most powerful actors."

Carl Tibbetts will make his feature directing debut on the film from a script he co-wrote with Janice Hallett. Shooting is scheduled to take place this May in Canada.