IFC Films has picked up North American rights to Christian Camargo’s story inspired by Anton Chekhov’s The Seagull.

Katie Holmes, William Hurt and Allison Janney star in the 1980s-set story of a fading star at the centre of a dysfunctional family visit.

Rounding out the key cast are Cherry Jones, Russell Means, Michael Nyqvist, Jean Reno, Juliet Rylance, Mark Rylance and Ben Whishaw. 

Juliet Rylance and Barbara Romer produced the film, which will be released theatrically and on VOD on September 26. ICM Partners represented the filmmakers in the deal.

  • Factory 25 has acquired North American rights to the comedy Hellaware, Michael M Bilandic’s comedy inspired by the New York art scene and the band Insane Clown Posse. The story of a photographer who becomes seduced by success stars Keith Poulson and Sophia Takal and will open theatrically on September 26, three days after digital launch.

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