By LILY TINOCO | Reporter
Palisadian Tom Hanks’ next movie, “A Man Called Otto,” is headed to theaters. Sony Pictures recently announced the film’s theatrical release date, slated for Christmas Day.
According to Deadline, Sony paid $60 million for the rights to film at EFM, beating out “multiple big offers on the table from studios, indies and a couple of streamers.”
“A big reason Sony got the film is its continuing commitment to theatrical,” according to Deadline. “‘A Man Called Otto’ will open year-end on around 2,000 screens.”
“A Man Called Otto” is based on Frederik Backman’s novel (“A Man Called Ove”) and an original 2017 Swedish film by Hannes Holm. It will unveil the story of a widower who feels like he has nothing left to live for, only to be changed by his relationships with his neighbors.
Hanks is set to star as the titular character, joined by Mariana Trevino, Rachel Keller and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo.
Along with starring in the film, Hanks will produce the film with Fredrik Wikstrom Nicastro, Gary Goetzman and his wife Rita Wilson. Marc Forster will direct the project.
“What an amazing all-star constellation of talent: Tom Hanks in an iconic role and an exceptional director in Marc Forster; outstanding producers in Rita Wilson, Gary Goetzman and Fredrik Wikström Nicastro; exquisite screenplay from David Magee; a worldwide best-selling book; and our long-time partner, SF Studios,” Chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures’ Motion Picture Group Tom Rothma said in a statement to Deadline. “Elizabeth Gabler, myself and Sony have had the privilege of working with all of these giants before, but this time we feel like we hit the lottery.”
Wilson added that she is thrilled to partner with Sony.
“In this era, which offers so many ways to be entertained, we applaud Sony’s commitment to theatrical exhibition,” she said.
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