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FOX SEARCHLIGHT PICTURES ACQUIRES WORLDWIDE RIGHTS TO CHLOÉ ZHAO’S “NOMADLAND” WITH FRANCES MCDORMAND
Fox Searchlight Pictures Chairmen Nancy Utley and Stephen Gilula together with Presidents of Production Matthew Greenfield and David Greenbaum announced today that the company has acquired worldwide rights to writer-director Chloé Zhao’s (THE RIDER) third feature NOMADLAND. The film stars Frances McDormand in her first role since winning the Oscar® for THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI, David Strathairn (LINCOLN), Linda May and Charlene Swankie. A Highwayman Films, Hear/Say Productions and Cor Cordium Production, the film is produced by Frances McDormand, Peter Spears, Mollye Asher, Dan Janvey and Chloé Zhao.
“We are thrilled to work with visionary filmmaker Chloé Zhao on NOMADLAND. Her unique voice, combined with the extraordinary talent of Frances McDormand, makes it an important and compelling story,” said Gilula and Utley.
NOMADLAND is a road movie following Fern (McDormand), a woman in her sixties, who after losing everything in the Great Recession embarks on a journey through the American West, living as a van-dwelling modern-day nomad. A signature of Zhao’s, the film includes real people turned actors including Linda May and Charlene Swankie.
“As I fell in love with the American west, it was impossible not to become fascinated with the roads that lead to the many adventures beyond the horizon. I’m very fortunate to be able to hit the road with a talented team and collaborate with a cast of professional and non-professional actors who are deeply giving and inspiring. I can’t wait to share their stories and what we’ve discovered along the way,” said Zhao.
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Today marks 10 years—or 3652 days—since 500 Days of Summer made its theatrical debut. Prior to the release, the film premiered at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival and is notable as director Marc Webb’s first feature film.
Earlier this year, stars Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt sat down with Entertainment Weekly to rewatch and revisit the film in real time. You can read their commentary here.
Above: Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel attending the 500 Days of Summer premiere at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival. © 2009 George Pimentel/WireImage
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