Angus MacLachlan wrote and directed the movie, which premiered in the course of the competition Monday
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Following a glowing reception in its premiere on the 2023 Sundance Movie Competition, Sony has acquired worldwide rights to the drama “A Little Prayer,” a person with information of the matter instructed TheWrap. Whereas specifics of the deal haven’t been disclosed, it’s stated to be within the 7 determine vary.
Playwright and screenwriter Angus MacLachlan directed and scripted the movie. MacLachlan is most recognized for writing the screenplays for the 2005 movie “Junebug,” and the cult brief movie “Tater Tomater.”
“A Little Prayer,” stars David Straithairn (Invoice) Celia Weston, (Venida), and Will Pullen, (David “Dickson). The movie facilities on three generations of a North Carolina household, their sheet metallic enterprise, a father and son who’re each navy veterans, and the ladies of their lives.
Lauren Vilchik, Max Butler, and Angus produced. Ramin Bahrani is an govt producer, making their second collaboration. WME Impartial brokered the deal and is the second deal the corporate made on Tuesday.
“I’m so happy to be taken into the Sony photos classics household once more. It’s an honor to be considered one of their fastidiously curated roster. And I understand how a lot Michael Barker and his whole crew are true movie lovers. I’m over the moon,” Angus stated in a press release.
Deadline first reported information of the acquisition.
Umberto Gonzalez contributed to this report.
