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Woody Allen’s New Movie to Star Marton Csokas, Jemima Kirke and More as WestEnd Boards Sales
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In Short: WestEnd Films boards sales for Woody Allen's contemporary comedy starring Marton Csokas and Jemima Kirke.
WestEnd Films has boarded world sales for Woody Allen's upcoming contemporary comedy, set to begin filming in Madrid on October 5. The film will star Marton Csokas, Jemima Kirke, Jakob Oftebro, Peter Vives, and Alexi Wasser.
Allen, who has previously filmed in Spain for 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona' and 'Rifkin’s Festival,' expressed his enthusiasm for returning to Madrid, a city he has long admired.
The project marks the continuation of WestEnd's partnership with Gravier Productions, which has produced Allen's recent films including 'Coup de Chance.' WestEnd also represents a library of 25 Woody Allen titles, such as 'Midnight in Paris' and 'Blue Jasmine.
Madrid-based Wanda Vision and Allen’s production banner, Gravier Productions, are producing the film alongside Puerto Rico-headquartered 3SIX9 Studios.
Marton Csokas and Jemima Kirke, known for their roles in 'The Lord of the Rings,' 'The Equalizer,' 'Girls,' and 'Sex Education,' have joined the cast.
Maya Amsellem, managing director of WestEnd Films, expressed excitement about the film's international ensemble cast and anticipation for introducing it to buyers at the American Film Market.
What's confirmed
- WestEnd Films has boarded world sales on Woody Allen ’s new feature, which is set to begin shooting in Madrid on October 5.
- “I will be very happy to return to Spain. This will be my third time filming there and my first opportunity to make a film in Madrid, a city I have always loved.” said Woody Allen.
- Written and directed by Allen, the contemporary comedy will star Marton Csokas (The Lord of the Rings, The Equalizer), Jemima Kirke (Girls, Sex Education), Jakob Oftebro (Hamilton, Kon-Tiki), Peter Vives (The Time in Between, Velvet) and Alexi Wasser (Messy, Girls).
- The film continues WestEnd’s long-standing partnership with Gravier Productions.
- WestEnd handled world sales on Allen’s recent films including Coup de Chance, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival and was sold to distributors in over 30 countries.
- WestEnd also represents a library of 25 Woody Allen titles, including Midnight in Paris, Match Point and Blue Jasmine.
- Madrid-based Wanda Vision and Allen’s production banner, Gravier Productions, are producing the title alongside Puerto Rico-headquartered 3SIX9 Studios.
- The English-language project will be the third Allen has shot in Spain, after Vicky Cristina Barcelona in 2008 and 2020’s Rifkin’s Festival, and his first in Madrid.
What's still developing
- Nothing material beyond the confirmed record.