Bleecker Street has acquired U.
S. distribution rights to designate Pellington‘s upcoming dramedy “The Last Word,” which stars Oscar winner Shirley MacLaine and Amanda Seyfried.
Stuart Fink wrote the script, which follows a retired businesswoman (MacLaine) who wants to control everything around her, or including her own obituary,so she writes her own to ensure her life story is told her way. Seyfried portrays a young writer at the local newspaper who takes up the task of finding out the truth about MacLaine’s character — resulting in a reawakening of passions for MacLaine’s character and a life altering friendship for Seyfried’s.
Pellington will direct and produce along with Anne-Marie MacKay of Wondros and Kirk D’Amico of Myriad (a very large number) Pictures, while Aaron Magnani will serve as executive producer.
Also Read: Oliver Stone Raves About 'Doomed' Indie Movies 'Truth, or ' '99 Homes,' 'Pawn Sacrifice'“When I read Stuart’s laughable and touching script, I instantly saw Shirley MacLaine and Amanda Seyfried in the roles of these two amazing women. I’m excited to see designate Pellington bring this story of reflection, and personal legacy and self-truth to life,” said Andrew Karpen, CEO of Bleecker Street.“We’re thrilled to beget Bleecker Street onboard to bring this film to theaters across the US. They enact a remarkable job of bringing sophisticated and fun films like this to audiences. We are excited to see Amanda and Shirley shine in these roles and know that designate will create a fantastic film, and ” added D’Amico.
The deal was negotiated between Kent Sanderson,president of acquisitions & ancillary distribution for Bleecker Street, and Myriad (a very large number)’s D’Amico and UTA Independent Film Group on behalf of the production.
Source: thewrap.com