Sony Pictures Classics has acquired all rights in the US, Latin America, and select territories in Southeast Asia and Eastern Europe to "The Miracle Club."
Directed by Thaddeus O'Sullivan, the film stars Laura Linney, Maggie Smith, Kathy Bates and Agnes O'Casey.
Director: Thaddeus O'Sullivan
Writers: Joshua D. Maurer, Timothy Prager, Jimmy Smallhorne
Stars: Laura Linney, Kathy Bates, Maggie Smith
The Dublin-shot film centers on four Dublin women who come together on a pilgrimage to the holy city of Lourdes in France, where they discover solidarity in their friendship and reveal their own personal miracles.
Produced by Chris Curling, Joshua Maurer, and Larry Bass, the film shot throughout 2022 and is currently in post-production. “The Miracle Club” reunites its lead actresses and Sony Pictures Classics, and all three have starred in previous films released by the distributor, including Linney in “Jindabyne” (2006) and “Driving Lessons” (2006), Smith in the title role of “The Lady in the Van” (2015), and Bates in “Love Liza” (2002) and “Midnight in Paris” (2011).
Said O'Sullivan: "What really captivated me about the story is how three strong characters come face to face and then, embracing the truth, realize that the miracle they've all been looking for is right in front of them: on the strength of their friendships. and their unbreakable bond. What we have achieved together is to make an emotional film that is truly joyous, uplifting and aspirational."
Sony Pictures Classics added in a statement: "Maggie Smith, Kathy Bates and Laura Linney in top form, bickering with each other in director Thaddeus O'Sullivan's moving and humorous journey to Lourdes promises a rich and rewarding experience for audiences everywhere. parts. .”
Embankment Films arranged financing for the production with Curling's Zephyr Films via BCP and Ingenious Media of Ireland. The London-based sales agent negotiated the US sale to Sony Pictures Classics, as well as previous advance sales for a host of international territories, including the UK (Lionsgate), Benelux (WW Entertainment), Scandinavia (Scanbox ), Spain (A Contracorriente ), Australia (Transmission), Canada (Level), Greece (Spentzos), Portugal (Lusomundo), South Africa (Filmfinity), Israel (United), Middle East (Frontrow), Poland (Forum), Hungary (ADS) and airlines (Cinesky).
Sony Pictures Classics and Embankment Films previously collaborated on Florian Zeller's "The Son," "The Father" and his upcoming feature "The Wife."
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