Sumotherhood, the upcoming British urban action comedy that marks the long-awaited return to film from BAFTA winner Adam Deacon, is coming to cinemas.
Sumotherhood features a cast that includes Deacon (Kidulthood, Rogue), Jazzie Zonzolo (Anuvahood), Jennifer Saunders (Absolutely Fabulous), Danny Sapani (Black Panther), Ed Sheeran (Game Of Thrones), Leomie Anderson (Glow Up), Kobna. Holdbrook-Smith (Mary Poppins Returns, Paddington 2), London Hughes (London Hughes: To Catch a D*ck), Peter Serafinowicz (The Tick), Richie Campbell (Top Boy, Blue Story), Ella VaDay (Ru Paul's Drag Race) and Jaime Winstone (Kidulthood), along with several cameos
Director: Adam Deacon
Writers: Adam Deacon, Michael VuJazzie Zonzolo
Stars: Adam Deacon, Jennifer Saunders, Danny Sapani
Written by Deacon, Jazzie Zonzolo and Michael Vu, the film marks the return of actor, writer and director Deacon after several years away from the industry and more than a decade since his 2011 directorial debut, Anuvahood (on which he collaborated with Vu). Having starred in the 2006 drama Kidulthood, he won the BAFTA Rising Star award in 2012 (notably beating out Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Chris O'Dowd and Eddie Redmayne), but then took a step back after a battle public with his mental health, after being diagnosed as bipolar in 2015.
Deacon, who directed and starred in the film, also receives his first producer credit through his new production company Deaconstructed.
“Due to the stigma surrounding my mental health, it has been difficult to return to the industry, but I worked very hard and kept the faith for over eight years, so to get to the point where I am working alongside Paramount is a great honor.” and I am very grateful to have their support,” Deacon said. “Everyone at Paramount really understood my vision as a filmmaker and what I'm trying to create. “I feel really blessed to be able to direct again and do what I love.”
Deacon is an ambassador for Bipolar U.K. and Sumotherhood addresses mental health issues.
The deal with Paramount was closed by Finn Bruce of Belstone Pictures, who represented globally on behalf of the filmmakers, and Sejin Croninger, executive vice president of worldwide acquisitions for Paramount Global Content Distribution.
"We are very pleased to be working with Adam again and that Paramount continues to support independent film in the United Kingdom," said Croninger and Paramount Pictures U.K. CEO John Fletcher, who defended the production.
“This film is a celebration…. A celebration of music, media and culture for a hungry and underserved film audience,” said Bruce, who also produces. “We are delighted that a studio is backing a film like this, with cutting edge, quirkiness and authenticity. Made as an independent production told creatively through Deacon's unique cinematic voice, with outrageous characters, crazy dialogue and crazy comedy, but this time it comes to you with a dose of high-octane action and party energy that will leave you speechless.
The film's executive producer, Piece of Pie's Barry McNicholl, added: “After years working with Adam to bring this film to life, we have found a partner who understands the need for this content and with the combined vision of Paramount and Piece of Pie. , we will really be able to break barriers and get young people back to the movies.”
The film was developed, financed and executive produced by Piece of Pie and its team of in-house executives Barry McNicholl, Robert Williams and Kevin Bishop. "We founded the company to support filmmakers like Adam," Williams said. “Our goal is to help them tell their stories and confront mental health through this medium. “We are very honored to work with a company like Paramount that shares this mission and together we are excited to bring this film to audiences around the world later this year.”
Behind the camera, Sumotherhood's department heads include director of photography Simon Stolland (Blue Story, Shiro's Story), casting director Heather Basten (Dreaming While Black, Jungle and Untitled Jada Pinkett Smith Series), editors Ash White (Flat Share, Stath Lets Flats, Pirates) and Mark Williams (After Life, Bloods), costume designer Mekel Bailey (Baby Reindeer, X-Factor) and production designer Jonathan Green (Atlanta).
The film also features a soundtrack arranged by music supervisors Arnold Hattingh, Ottilia Kjulsten and David Bass of Theodore Music, with music by Skepta, Abra Cadabra, Krept & Konan, Russ Millions, Tion Wayne, FaNaTiX, P Money, Stefflon Don and Lethal Bizzle.
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