French Exit (2020 film)

French Exit is an upcoming British-Canadian surreal comedy film directed by Azazel Jacobs, based on the novel of the same name by Patrick deWitt, who also wrote the screenplay.

French Exit
Directed byAzazel Jacobs
Produced byThorsten Schumacher
Screenplay byPatrick deWitt
Based onFrench Exit
by Patrick deWitt
Starring
CinematographyTobias Datum
Production
companies
Distributed bySony Pictures Classics
Release date
  • October 11, 2020 (2020-10-11) (NYFF)
Running time
110 minutes[1]
Country
  • United Kingdom
  • Canada
LanguageEnglish

It will have its world premiere at the New York Film Festival on October 11, 2020.

Premise

A close-to-penniless widow moves to Paris with her son and cat, who also happens to be her reincarnated husband.

Cast

Production

It was announced in May 2019 that Michelle Pfeiffer, Lucas Hedges and Tracy Letts were cast in the film, with Azazel Jacobs directing and the novel's author Patrick deWitt writing the screenplay.[4] Danielle Macdonald was cast in October.[5]

Filming

Principal photography began in October 2019, with Paris and Montreal as the filming locations.[6]

Release

In September 2019, Sony Pictures Classics acquired distribution rights to the film.[7] It will have its world premiere at the New York Film Festival on October 11, 2020.[8]

References
  1. "58th New York Film Festival Main Slate Announced". New York Film Festival. 13 August 2020. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  2. "French Exit". Rocket Science. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
  3. "Issach de Bankole". Talent Box. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
  4. Michelle Pfeiffer, Lucas Hedges, Tracy Letts To Star In ‘French Exit’ Comedy
  5. Danielle Macdonald Joins Michelle Pfeiffer In 'French Exit'
  6. Sony Pictures Classics Acquires Azazel Jacobs' 'French Exit' Starring Michelle Pfeiffer & Lucas Hedges
  7. Lang, Brent (September 7, 2019). "Sony Pictures Classics Buys 'French Exit' With Michelle Pfeiffer, Lucas Hedges". Variety. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
  8. Lang, Brent (August 11, 2020). "'French Exit' With Michelle Pfeiffer, Lucas Hedges to Close New York Film Festival". Variety. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
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