Well Go USA Entertainment has taken North American distribution rights to “Mercy Road,” a new psychological thriller from Arclight Films. The film stars Australian actor Luke Bracey, who was most recently seen in Baz Lurhman’s “Elvis” and the re-make of “Point Break.” “Mercy Road” follows a flawed everyman who commits an impulsive and vicious crime. In this journey to redemption, he discovers how far he is willing to go to save his child.
It was written and directed by John Curran, the director of such acclaimed dramas as “Chappaquiddick” and “The Painted Veil.” Chris Pelletier and Jesse Heffring penned the script. Susie Porter (“Cargo”) and Huw Higginson (“The Nightingale”) co-star with Toby Jones (“Poor Cow”). Well Go USA will release “Mercy Road” in late 2023.
The film is produced by Arclight Films’ chairman Gary Hamilton, Ying Ye and Michelle Krumm. Filmmaker Alex Proyas, Penny Karlin and Daniaile Jarry are also producers.
It was written and directed by John Curran, the director of such acclaimed dramas as “Chappaquiddick” and “The Painted Veil.” Chris Pelletier and Jesse Heffring penned the script. Susie Porter (“Cargo”) and Huw Higginson (“The Nightingale”) co-star with Toby Jones (“Poor Cow”). Well Go USA will release “Mercy Road” in late 2023.
The film is produced by Arclight Films’ chairman Gary Hamilton, Ying Ye and Michelle Krumm. Filmmaker Alex Proyas, Penny Karlin and Daniaile Jarry are also producers.
- 5/17/2023
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Luke Bracey (the Point Break remake) has the lead in director John Curran’s psychological thriller Mercy Road – and a first look image from the film has arrived online to give us a preview of how intense Bracey’s character in the film is. You can check it out at the bottom of this article.
Arclight Films is producing Mercy Road and representing the film’s worldwide rights – and yes, they are presenting the project to potential distributors at the European Film Market in Berlin.
Scripted by Chris Pelletier and Jesse Heffring, Mercy Road centers on a flawed everyman (Bracey) who commits an impulsive and vicious crime. In this ultimate journey to redemption, he soon learns just how far he is willing to go to save his child.
Bracey is joined in the cast by Susie Porter (Cargo), Huw Higginson (The Nightingale), and Toby Jones (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy).
Arclight Films’ Gary Hamilton,...
Arclight Films is producing Mercy Road and representing the film’s worldwide rights – and yes, they are presenting the project to potential distributors at the European Film Market in Berlin.
Scripted by Chris Pelletier and Jesse Heffring, Mercy Road centers on a flawed everyman (Bracey) who commits an impulsive and vicious crime. In this ultimate journey to redemption, he soon learns just how far he is willing to go to save his child.
Bracey is joined in the cast by Susie Porter (Cargo), Huw Higginson (The Nightingale), and Toby Jones (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy).
Arclight Films’ Gary Hamilton,...
- 2/20/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Elvis and Point Break star Luke Bracey has wrapped under-the-radar psychological thriller Mercy Road, written and directed by John Curran (Chappaquiddick).
Bracey will play a flawed everyman who commits an impulsive and vicious crime. In his journey to redemption, he learns just how far he is willing to go to save his child. Above is a first look at the film.
The Chris Pelletier and Jesse Heffring script also stars Susie Porter (Cargo), Huw Higginson (The Nightingale) and Toby Jones (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy).
The film is produced by Arclight Films’ Gary Hamilton, Ying Ye and Michelle Krumm with filmmaker Alex Proyas, Penny Karlin and Daniaile Jarry also producers.
Arclight Films is handling international rights and is launching sales on the completed film at the European Film Market. Arclight Films is jointly representing North American rights with CAA Media Finance.
According to producers, the project is the...
Bracey will play a flawed everyman who commits an impulsive and vicious crime. In his journey to redemption, he learns just how far he is willing to go to save his child. Above is a first look at the film.
The Chris Pelletier and Jesse Heffring script also stars Susie Porter (Cargo), Huw Higginson (The Nightingale) and Toby Jones (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy).
The film is produced by Arclight Films’ Gary Hamilton, Ying Ye and Michelle Krumm with filmmaker Alex Proyas, Penny Karlin and Daniaile Jarry also producers.
Arclight Films is handling international rights and is launching sales on the completed film at the European Film Market. Arclight Films is jointly representing North American rights with CAA Media Finance.
According to producers, the project is the...
- 2/16/2023
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Number 9 Films has signed a first-look distribution deal for its films in Japan with Japanese studio Shochiku, the British independent announced Wednesday. As part of the multi-year deal, which will focus on Number 9’s slate of theatrical films, Shochiku will contribute to the production company’s overhead as well as development funding.
The first title to release through Shochiku has yet to be announced. Number 9’s development slate currently includes futuristic drama “The Assessor,” written by Nell Garfath-Cox and David Thomas, and “Mothering Sunday,” an adaptation of Graham Swift’s novel written by Alice Birch. Both projects are expected to go into production early next year and are being backed by the U.K.’s Film4.
Co-founded by Stephen Woolley and Elizabeth Karlsen (pictured) in 2002, Number 9 Films has produced a roster of acclaimed titles, specialising in female-led stories. Recent projects have included Todd Haynes’ multi-Oscar nominated “Carol,” starring Cate Blanchett...
The first title to release through Shochiku has yet to be announced. Number 9’s development slate currently includes futuristic drama “The Assessor,” written by Nell Garfath-Cox and David Thomas, and “Mothering Sunday,” an adaptation of Graham Swift’s novel written by Alice Birch. Both projects are expected to go into production early next year and are being backed by the U.K.’s Film4.
Co-founded by Stephen Woolley and Elizabeth Karlsen (pictured) in 2002, Number 9 Films has produced a roster of acclaimed titles, specialising in female-led stories. Recent projects have included Todd Haynes’ multi-Oscar nominated “Carol,” starring Cate Blanchett...
- 8/21/2019
- by Robert Mitchell
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Tucker Tooley’s production outfit strikes first-look distribution deals.
Former Relativity Studios president Tucker Tooley’s nascent Tooley Productions has added two more key pieces to his expanding network of global partners.
Tooley was expecting to close a first-look distribution deal today (September 12) for Cdc United Network to release Tooley Productions films throughout Latin America and South Africa.
He has also signed a first-look distribution deal with Italia Film for the Middle East, Greece and Turkey.
A previously announced deal with eOne covers distribution in the UK, Canada, Australia/New Zealand, Benelux and Spain. Last week Tooley announced the hire of former FilmNation executive Gregoire Gensollen as executive vice-president of finance and strategy.
“Cdc and Italia have an outstanding track record of releasing films in some of the most important regions of the world,” said Tooley. “I am thrilled to be working with both companies as we begin to rollout outstanding content with global appeal.”
“Tucker...
Former Relativity Studios president Tucker Tooley’s nascent Tooley Productions has added two more key pieces to his expanding network of global partners.
Tooley was expecting to close a first-look distribution deal today (September 12) for Cdc United Network to release Tooley Productions films throughout Latin America and South Africa.
He has also signed a first-look distribution deal with Italia Film for the Middle East, Greece and Turkey.
A previously announced deal with eOne covers distribution in the UK, Canada, Australia/New Zealand, Benelux and Spain. Last week Tooley announced the hire of former FilmNation executive Gregoire Gensollen as executive vice-president of finance and strategy.
“Cdc and Italia have an outstanding track record of releasing films in some of the most important regions of the world,” said Tooley. “I am thrilled to be working with both companies as we begin to rollout outstanding content with global appeal.”
“Tucker...
- 9/12/2016
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
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