EXCLUSIVE: Vertical has secured the North American rights to the mystery comedy Susie looks which started at TIFF 2022. Based on her 2020 short film of the same name, Sophie Kargman makes her film debut and tells the story with the film’s writer, William Day Frank. It stars Kiersey Clemons (stimulants), Alex Wolf (heir to the throne), Jim Gaffigan (Chappa Quiddick)KenMarina (wanderlust) and Rachel Sennott (body body body).
The film will release daily later this year. Fortitude International will begin international sales of the title at this week’s EFM.
The film follows Susie (Clemons), a bubbly college student with a failing true-crime podcast who uses the opportunity to redeem her campus and online popularity with the mysterious disappearance of campus heartthrob Jesse (Wolff). With her rising star, events take a dark turn when Susie discovers the truth and soon finds herself in over her head.
Susie looks is produced by Magnetic Labs (formerly 141 Entertainment) by producers Adam Mirels and Robbie Mirels (Ingrid Goes West, Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon) with Nicola Smith as co-producer and Clemons as executive producer with Jaimie Fairweather, David B. Newhouse and Kargman.
Magnetic Labs’ Adam Mirels and Robbie Mirels said: “We love giving filmmakers their first shot and Sophie knocked it out of the park with Susie Searches, a film sure to become a cult classic. We can’t wait for audiences to experience Kiersey Clemons’ phenomenal performance as Susie and fall in love with Alex Wolff’s deeply sensitive portrayal of Jesse.”
Tony Piantedosi, SVP of acquisitions at Vertical, says, “Sophie has pulled off a remarkable tonal balancing act by creating a film in which the hair-raising twists and hilarious comedic beats are equally startling and keep audiences on their toes. It is anchored by Kiersey Clemons ‘s compelling and layered performance, and we’re thrilled to see audiences delve into the mystery with her.
Vertical’s partners Peter Jarowey and Piantedosi negotiated the deal on behalf of Vertical, while WME Independent and UTA Independent Film Group negotiated on behalf of the production.
Source: Deadline
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