Sonoya Mizuno, the acclaimed actor known for Ex Machina, Devs, House of the Dragon, and Crazy Rich Asians, is directing her first feature film. Titled Stages, Mizuno's directorial debut is being produced by A24 and Film4. Alex Garland, Mizuno's frequent collaborator, will serve as a producer on Stages, alongside Peter Rice and Agile Films' Myles Payne and Sam Ritzenberg. The collaboration brings together Mizuno's creative vision with a powerhouse lineup of producers and studios renowned for ambitious, artist-driven cinema. Further production details, including casting and release plans, are expected as development proceeds.