Backed by French-owned and London-based Pathe Pictures, the movie details the story of a frustrated, unemployed teacher (Schwimmer) who decides to take revenge on life by joining forces with an unpredictable scammer (Pegg, from "Shaun of the Dead") and his ambitious girlfriend in a "foolproof" blackmailing scheme. The film is scheduled to begin shooting next month in the U.K. and will be distributed by Pathe Distribution in the U.K. and France, with Pathe Pictures International handling worldwide sales.

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