Briana Middleton and Kyle Allen to Star in Conspiracy Thriller 'Tilt'

Variety

by Jack Dunn

February 24, 2026

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Briana Middleton and Kyle Allen are set to star in Getaway Entertainment’s upcoming conspiracy thriller *Tilt*, scheduled to begin filming in Los Angeles early next month. The film follows a struggling freelance reporter, portrayed by Middleton, and her cinephile cameraman Jake, played by Allen, as they uncover a citywide conspiracy amidst the chaos of a raging wildfire in Los Angeles. Directed by Sophia Banks and written by Arwen Elys Dayton, *Tilt* aims to explore themes of personal struggle and resilience while paying homage to classic '70s American cinema. The project is deeply personal for Banks, who wanted to highlight a strong female lead navigating the challenges of life in LA. Middleton and Allen bring their respective expertise to the roles. Middleton recently wrapped production on Apple TV’s *Neuromancer*, where she starred alongside Callum Turner, and appeared in the 2023 thriller *Sharper* with Julianne Moore. Her latest film, *Ride or Die*, premiered at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival. Allen, known for his roles in films like Kathryn Bigelow’s

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Originally published on Variety on 2/24/2026