Brittany O’Grady to Star in Thriller ‘State of Emergency’ from ‘House of the Dragon’ Director Greg Yaitanes

Brittany O’Grady, known for her breakout role in HBO’s The White Lotus, is set to star in State of Emergency, a new thriller directed by Greg Yaitanes, the Emmy-winning director behind House of the Dragon, Presumed Innocent, and House. FilmNation Entertainment will launch international sales at the American Film Market (AFM) under its genre label Infrared Pictures. The project marks a significant collaboration between a rising star and a veteran director with a proven track record in high-stakes drama. While plot details remain under wraps, the pairing of O’Grady’s intense screen presence with Yaitanes’ expertise in tension-filled storytelling suggests a gripping, character-driven thriller. For FilmNation, this film expands its slate of commercially viable genre fare, with AFM serving as a key marketplace to secure global distribution. The announcement underscores O’Grady’s ascent in Hollywood following her acclaimed performance in The White Lotus, and Yaitanes’ continued demand as a director of prestige television and film. As the project heads to AFM, industry attention will focus on which international buyers step up for a thriller with such strong talent attached.