Oscar-winning writer Simon Beaufoy – behind “Slumdog Millionaire,” “127 Hours” or “The Full Monty” – has joined “S.O.L.”
The six-episode thriller, presented at Berlinale’s Co-Pro Series and developed with TV4, is produced by Warp Films (UK) and Rainy Days (Sweden). It was created by Ruth McCance. Diagnosed with terminal stomach cancer, she died in December, aged 53.
“Ruth had written a pilot episode script and outlines for the remaining five episodes,” explained producer Peter Carlton.
“It had always been our intention to bring on another writer to work alongside her. When we knew Ruth was dying, we spoke about the future of the project. We felt we would like to complete the work she had started in her honor and for her kids.”
“With her blessing, we are doing just that. We were able to tell her it had been selected for Berlinale.”
Beaufoy was an “obvious first choice,” Carlton stated.
The six-episode thriller, presented at Berlinale’s Co-Pro Series and developed with TV4, is produced by Warp Films (UK) and Rainy Days (Sweden). It was created by Ruth McCance. Diagnosed with terminal stomach cancer, she died in December, aged 53.
“Ruth had written a pilot episode script and outlines for the remaining five episodes,” explained producer Peter Carlton.
“It had always been our intention to bring on another writer to work alongside her. When we knew Ruth was dying, we spoke about the future of the project. We felt we would like to complete the work she had started in her honor and for her kids.”
“With her blessing, we are doing just that. We were able to tell her it had been selected for Berlinale.”
Beaufoy was an “obvious first choice,” Carlton stated.
- 2/20/2024
- by Marta Balaga
- Variety Film + TV
NEW YORK -- Marking the first acquisition at the 40th annual New York Film Festival, Wellspring Media has acquired domestic distribution rights to French filmmaker Claire Denis' Friday Night (Vendredi Soir), with plans for a spring theatrical rollout. The project is--appropriately--scheduled to make its bow at the NYFF Friday night. Denis' previous credits include the 1999 NYFF entry Beau Travail, and last year's controversial Vincent Gallo-starrer Trouble Every Day. Acquired from Paris-based Pathe International, the erotic Night follows a woman (Valerie Lemercier) who plans to have dinner with friends before moving in with her lover. Forgetting the city is in the midst of a transit strike, she finds herself trapped in a massive traffic jam and is approached by a stranger (Vincent Lindon) who unexpectedly changes her life. The project was produced by Bruno Pesery through Arena Films, and was adapted by Emanuelle Bernheim from her own novel. The indie distribution banner Wellspring--formerly known as Winstar--recently acquired domestic rights to This Is Not a Love Song by British director Bille Eltringham (HR 9/24). The company's Russian Ark is also screening at the NYFF (HR 8/20).
- 10/8/2002
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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