Dani Swan is moving into action thrillers. The Matrix Resurrections star is creating and headlining Iris, a female-led action drama that will shoot across Spain and Japan, according to an exclusive from Deadline.
Rising Swan Entertainment is financing the independent project. Swan serves as both creator and lead—she is building the creative vision from the start.
Lisa C. Satriano is directing the film in her feature directorial debut. The choice signals that Swan's production company is committed to supporting emerging talent behind the camera.
The shoot spans Spain and Japan. Japan's Toei Company is handling production on the Japanese portion. Partnering with a major studio gives the project significant backing.
Swan's turn to action filmmaking arrives as female-led action thrillers prove commercially viable. By creating the project, she gains creative control—something A-list actresses increasingly pursue.
Plot details, the supporting cast, and timeline remain unrevealed, but the combination of an international shoot, studio partnership, and a first-time feature director suggests an ambitious undertaking.
This project marks Swan's transition to leading action roles.
