Exclusive: We hear that Samuel Goldwyn Films has acquired U.S. rights to Richard Wong’s road trip comedy Come As You Are which made its world premiere at SXSW Film Festival.
Pic centers around three young men with disabilities who flee their overbearing parents on a road trip to a brothel in Montreal catering to people with special needs. Sam (Precious lead actress Oscar nominee and Empire‘s Gabourey Sidibe), a traveling nurse, drives the three guys across the border as they go on this trip to lose their virginity and embrace their independence. Janeane Garofalo and C.S. Lee also star. Pic will be released early next year.
“Richard Wong perfectly balances the sweet, funny, and dramatic moments anchored by the outstanding performances from Grant, Hayden, Ravi, and Gabourey. We’re thrilled to bring such a hilarious movie...
Pic centers around three young men with disabilities who flee their overbearing parents on a road trip to a brothel in Montreal catering to people with special needs. Sam (Precious lead actress Oscar nominee and Empire‘s Gabourey Sidibe), a traveling nurse, drives the three guys across the border as they go on this trip to lose their virginity and embrace their independence. Janeane Garofalo and C.S. Lee also star. Pic will be released early next year.
“Richard Wong perfectly balances the sweet, funny, and dramatic moments anchored by the outstanding performances from Grant, Hayden, Ravi, and Gabourey. We’re thrilled to bring such a hilarious movie...
- 10/14/2019
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
In today’s film news roundup, Henry Winkler and Rosa Salazar get gigs, “Teacher” and “13th Episode” are acquired and Mattel and Abs Payroll make executive hires.
Castings
Henry Winkler and Rosa Salazar have joined Jessica Barden in the drama “Pink Skies Ahead,” the first feature film from Greg Silverman’s Stampede.
Winkler will play a doctor who used to be the pediatrician to Barden’s character, who she visits when she discovers something alarming. Rosa Salazar (“Alita: Battle Angel”) will portray her best friend. Lewis Pullman and Devon Bostick have also joined the cast.
The Kelly Oxford film, which will begin production this June in Los Angeles, tells the story of a wild young woman whose life unravels after dropping out of college, moving in with her parents, and being diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. It’s based on the essay “No Real Danger” from Oxford’s second book,...
Castings
Henry Winkler and Rosa Salazar have joined Jessica Barden in the drama “Pink Skies Ahead,” the first feature film from Greg Silverman’s Stampede.
Winkler will play a doctor who used to be the pediatrician to Barden’s character, who she visits when she discovers something alarming. Rosa Salazar (“Alita: Battle Angel”) will portray her best friend. Lewis Pullman and Devon Bostick have also joined the cast.
The Kelly Oxford film, which will begin production this June in Los Angeles, tells the story of a wild young woman whose life unravels after dropping out of college, moving in with her parents, and being diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. It’s based on the essay “No Real Danger” from Oxford’s second book,...
- 5/7/2019
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Road trip comedy adapted from Belgian comedy Hasta La Vista.
Blue Fox Entertainment announced has acquired international rights to the SXSW road trip comedy Come As You Are and will launch sales in Cannes.
Richard Wong directed the remake of Geoffrey Enthoven’s 2011 Belgian comedy Hasta La Vista, and UTA Independent Film Group handles Us rights.
The story inspired by the life of Asta Philpot follows three young men with disabilities who flee their overbearing parents on a road trip to a Montreal brothel that caters to people with special needs.
Grant Rosenmeyer, Hayden Szeto, Ravi Patel, Gabourey Sidibe, Janeane Garofalo,...
Blue Fox Entertainment announced has acquired international rights to the SXSW road trip comedy Come As You Are and will launch sales in Cannes.
Richard Wong directed the remake of Geoffrey Enthoven’s 2011 Belgian comedy Hasta La Vista, and UTA Independent Film Group handles Us rights.
The story inspired by the life of Asta Philpot follows three young men with disabilities who flee their overbearing parents on a road trip to a Montreal brothel that caters to people with special needs.
Grant Rosenmeyer, Hayden Szeto, Ravi Patel, Gabourey Sidibe, Janeane Garofalo,...
- 5/1/2019
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
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