Diane Kruger & Tim Roth Team Up For Netflix’s High-Stakes Thriller 'Projet K'

Netflix is assembling an impressive cast for its upcoming historical project, *Projet K*. Hollywood favorite Diane Kruger and French cinema star Dany Boon are joining forces to portray one of history's most relentless investigative couples, taking aim at a notorious target played by indie film icon Tim Roth. The upcoming streaming feature brings the tense, real-life saga of Beate and Serge Klarsfeld to the screen. According to reports, Kruger and Boon will step into the shoes of the iconic married duo who dedicated decades of their lives to tracking down unpunished war criminals following the conclusion of World War II. Opposite the lead duo, Tim Roth is set to play the villainous Klaus Barbie, the infamous figure who went into hiding under a false identity after committing atrocities during the war.

What is Netflix's Projet K about?

The film focuses heavily on the grueling, high-stakes search that eventually exposed Barbie's location and brought international attention to his crimes. After going underground post-war, Barbie managed to evade capture for decades until the Klarsfelds tirelessly uncovered his whereabouts, initiating a landmark global confrontation. By bringing this story to a worldwide streaming audience, Netflix aims to highlight the extraordinary personal risks the Klarsfeld family took while confronting deep-rooted political resistance and bureaucratic hurdles across multiple continents.

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Who plays Klaus Barbie in Projet K?

Tim Roth takes on the haunting role of Barbie, adding another heavy-hitting drama to his storied filmography. Renowned for his intense dramatic performances in iconic films like *Pulp Fiction* and *Reservoir Dogs*, Roth will showcase a dark cat-and-mouse dynamic against Kruger and Boon. For Kruger, the role marks a major return to high-stakes period cinema, having previously earned widespread acclaim in Quentin Tarantino's blockbuster *Inglourious Basterds*. Meanwhile, Boon takes a compelling dramatic turn away from his usual comedic fare. Production timelines and additional casting details for the streaming film are expected to be unveiled as development continues.