Huma Qureshi on ‘Toxic,’ a Sign-Language Assassin Film She Produced Herself and Why She Won’t Play ‘the Impoverished Brown Woman With a Problem’
Huma Qureshi is attending the Cannes Film Festival for the fourth time, representing the Red Sea Film Foundation Women in Cinema event. She is promoting her film 'Toxic,' where she plays a deaf-mute assassin, and emphasizes her desire to avoid stereotypical roles. Qureshi is also involved in multiple upcoming projects, showcasing her versatility in the film industry.
- ▪Huma Qureshi is at Cannes for the fourth time, participating in the Women in Cinema event.
- ▪She stars in and produced the film 'Toxic,' where she plays a deaf-mute assassin.
- ▪Qureshi aims to avoid playing stereotypical roles, focusing instead on diverse characters.
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Home Film Festivals May 22, 2026 3:16am PT Huma Qureshi on ‘Toxic,’ a Sign-Language Assassin Film She Produced Herself and Why She Won’t Play ‘the Impoverished Brown Woman With a Problem’ By Naman Ramachandran Plus Icon Naman Ramachandran Latest ‘One Piece’ Producer Fujimura Charts Japanese IP’s Rise From Manga Magazines to Hollywood Mega-Franchises 1 hour ago ‘Hokum’ Producer Steven Schneider Boards Debut Horror ‘Recluse’ Ahead of Tribeca Bow (EXCLUSIVE) 1 hour ago Japanese Cinematographer Ashizawa Akiko on Sneaking Angles Past Directors, Blowing Past ISO Limits and Why Bell Peppers Make the Best Color Charts 2 hours ago See All Marco Bahler It is a warm May evening on the Croisette and Huma Qureshi is, by her own cheerful reckoning, in the middle of everything.
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