Washington, Nov. 14 -- Netflix has acquired the action-thriller 'Fairytale in New York', starring actor Aaron Pierre, following a competitive bidding process, with filmmaker Jalmari Helander set to direct the project, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.

The film, acquired from Lionsgate, is set on Christmas Eve in New York City and follows an unassuming cab driver who embarks on a relentless night of vengeance after his estranged son's priceless gift is stolen.

Helander, known for directing 'Sisu', will helm the film from an original spec script written by Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani, who are also associated with 'John Rambo'.

Pierre, who recently starred as John Stewart in the HBO and DC Studios live-action series 'Lanterns',...