A quartet of fast-rising British names are coming together for a buzzy new project launching at the Cannes market.
Bella Ramsey, Louis Partridge and Ruby Stokes are set to lead Sunny Dancer, the sophomore feature from George Jaques. Embankment Films is handling global pre-sales of the film, which it says showcases the “best of new British talent.”
“Sunny Dancer” follows Ivy (Ramsey), a teenager in remission from cancer, whose gloriously outspoken mum and well-intentioned dad insist she attend Children Run Free Camp, a summer retreat for young adults affected by cancer. The camp’s slogan, “Where kids come to kid,” does little to alleviate Ivy’s apprehension, and a quick Google search confirms her fears when she stumbles upon a cringeworthy promotional video filled with tacky messages and clichéd sunsets. As if conquering cancer wasn’t enough of a challenge, Ivy now faces the prospect of spending her summer at what she calls “chemo camp.
Bella Ramsey, Louis Partridge and Ruby Stokes are set to lead Sunny Dancer, the sophomore feature from George Jaques. Embankment Films is handling global pre-sales of the film, which it says showcases the “best of new British talent.”
“Sunny Dancer” follows Ivy (Ramsey), a teenager in remission from cancer, whose gloriously outspoken mum and well-intentioned dad insist she attend Children Run Free Camp, a summer retreat for young adults affected by cancer. The camp’s slogan, “Where kids come to kid,” does little to alleviate Ivy’s apprehension, and a quick Google search confirms her fears when she stumbles upon a cringeworthy promotional video filled with tacky messages and clichéd sunsets. As if conquering cancer wasn’t enough of a challenge, Ivy now faces the prospect of spending her summer at what she calls “chemo camp.
- 4/25/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety Film + TV
Emma Laird, Fionn Whitehead, Zar Amir and Adwoa Aboah star in psychological drama “Satisfaction.”
The film is the narrative feature debut of theater and commercial director Alex Burunova, who is also known for the acclaimed shorts “Pale Blue” and “Lonely Planet.” Set against the backdrop of the Greek isles, the film follows Lola (Laird) who takes revenge against her sexual partner Philip (Whitehead). Things begin to unravel when they encounter the enigmatic Elena (Amir), who intoxicates Lola with her uninhibited way of being and emboldens her to face the roots of her pain. Amir, best actress winner at Cannes 2022 for “Holy Spider,” also serves as executive producer for the female empowerment tale.
The film, which has wrapped principal photography, is shot by Budapest-based cinematographer Mate Herbai (Oscar-nominated “On Body and Soul”). The film is a Ukrainian co-production with Ukrainian companies Constant Production and Kristi Films.
Burunova said: “I wanted to...
The film is the narrative feature debut of theater and commercial director Alex Burunova, who is also known for the acclaimed shorts “Pale Blue” and “Lonely Planet.” Set against the backdrop of the Greek isles, the film follows Lola (Laird) who takes revenge against her sexual partner Philip (Whitehead). Things begin to unravel when they encounter the enigmatic Elena (Amir), who intoxicates Lola with her uninhibited way of being and emboldens her to face the roots of her pain. Amir, best actress winner at Cannes 2022 for “Holy Spider,” also serves as executive producer for the female empowerment tale.
The film, which has wrapped principal photography, is shot by Budapest-based cinematographer Mate Herbai (Oscar-nominated “On Body and Soul”). The film is a Ukrainian co-production with Ukrainian companies Constant Production and Kristi Films.
Burunova said: “I wanted to...
- 1/17/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Harry Melling, the stage and film actor best known for playing Dudley Dursley in the Harry Potter movie franchise, has signed with Paradigm.
The London-born Melling has been busy, with upcoming projects including Antonio Campos’ The Devil All the Time, produced by Jake Gyllenhaal for Netflix, and Ciro Guerra’s Waiting for the Barbarians. He most recently appeared in the Coen brothers’ The Ballad of Buster Scruggs.
His theater credits in the UK include Mother Courage and Her Children at The National Theatre, Harold Pinter’s The Hothouse at Trafalgar Studios, King Lear opposite Glenda Jackson at the Old Vic, and the lead in the West End transfer of Hand to God.
Melling, who attended the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art, played Dudley Dursley in five Harry Potter pics including the first four in the franchise.
He continues to be repped by Sophie Holden/Curtis Brown in the...
The London-born Melling has been busy, with upcoming projects including Antonio Campos’ The Devil All the Time, produced by Jake Gyllenhaal for Netflix, and Ciro Guerra’s Waiting for the Barbarians. He most recently appeared in the Coen brothers’ The Ballad of Buster Scruggs.
His theater credits in the UK include Mother Courage and Her Children at The National Theatre, Harold Pinter’s The Hothouse at Trafalgar Studios, King Lear opposite Glenda Jackson at the Old Vic, and the lead in the West End transfer of Hand to God.
Melling, who attended the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art, played Dudley Dursley in five Harry Potter pics including the first four in the franchise.
He continues to be repped by Sophie Holden/Curtis Brown in the...
- 5/15/2019
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Laurie Davidson, who played William Shakespeare in TNT’s series Will, has joined the cast of Universal Pictures and Working Title’s Cats based on Andrew Lloyd Webber’s classic hit musical.
Davidson’s role is under wraps but he joins the already announced cast of Jennifer Hudson, Taylor Swift, James Corden and Ian McKellen. Davidson, who is repped by Sophie Holden of Curtis Brown and Lucy Popkin of Peikoff Mahan, also starred in the Bill Condon-directed movie The Good Liar starring Ian McKellen and Helen Mirren.
Les Miserables feature director Tom Hooper is helming Cats and along with Lee Hall has adapted the story for the screen. The musical feature, which has long been in development through various iterations in Hollywood, will be produced by Hooper and Working Title’s Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner, as well as fellow Les Misérables producer Debra Hayward, who brought the idea to Working Title.
Davidson’s role is under wraps but he joins the already announced cast of Jennifer Hudson, Taylor Swift, James Corden and Ian McKellen. Davidson, who is repped by Sophie Holden of Curtis Brown and Lucy Popkin of Peikoff Mahan, also starred in the Bill Condon-directed movie The Good Liar starring Ian McKellen and Helen Mirren.
Les Miserables feature director Tom Hooper is helming Cats and along with Lee Hall has adapted the story for the screen. The musical feature, which has long been in development through various iterations in Hollywood, will be produced by Hooper and Working Title’s Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner, as well as fellow Les Misérables producer Debra Hayward, who brought the idea to Working Title.
- 9/25/2018
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
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