EXCLUSIVE: Bankside handles sales on London-set debut from Anthony Wilcox; Michael Winterbottom and Andrew Eaton executive-produce; shoot kicks off Monday.
Shooting begins next Monday [21 Jan] on writer-director Anthony Wilcox’s London-set debut feature Hello Carter, the comedy adapted from his buzz short of the same name.
Stardust and Boardwalk Empire star Charlie Cox will star in the title role as Carter, alongside Jodie Whittaker, Paul Schneider, Judy Parfitt, Antonia Thomas, Henry Lloyd Hughes and Annabelle Wallis.
Title character Carter has hit rock bottom. In the space of a year he has become homeless, single and unemployed. Desperate to win back his elusive ex-girlfriend and reverse his fortunes, he embarks on a mad trail around London in search of her, picking up some unlikely accomplices along the way.
Julian Bird from JLB Productions produces alongside Fiona Neilson, whose credits include Ashes and the upcoming Spike Island.
Bankside Films is handling worldwide sales. Michael Winterbottom and Andrew Eaton of Revolution Films are on board as executive producers.
Writer-director Anthony Wilcox, whose assistant director credits include The Deep Blue Sea, W.E., Bright Star, Hot Fuzz and The End of the Affair, said: “It’s incredibly exciting for me to be directing my first feature film in London with the support of such a talented and experienced cast and crew. Julian and Fiona have done a phenomenal job in moving the project forward to this point”.
Producers Julian Bird and Fiona Neilson added: “We are thrilled to be working with Anthony and his impressive cast and crew on such an original and exciting project; and with Bankside who have given us huge support from a very early stage in the film’s life”
Stephen Kelliher from Bankside Films commented: “We have absolute belief in Anthony’s ability to bring Hello Carter to the big screen and we believe that he will do so with a unique and refreshing style. This highly original romantic comedy will speak to audiences internationally through clever and witty story-telling which never loses sight of romance at its heart. Anthony, Julian and Fiona have attracted an incredible cast and we are delighted to be working with them.”
Shoot lasts four weeks.
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