Six-time Academy Award nominee Amy Adams is set to headline At the Sea, the upcoming drama from acclaimed Hungarian filmmaker Kornel Mundruczo, renowned for his works like Pieces of a Woman and White God. The production, slated to commence shooting in June, will bring together Mundruczo and his frequent collaborator Kata Weber, who penned the script for this latest feature, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed. Nightbitch: Amy Adams Stars in Marielle Heller’s Film Set to Be Released in Theatres on December 6.
The narrative delves into a woman's life, navigating the complexities of returning to her family's beach holiday home after a prolonged rehabilitation period. Adams's character must grapple with the challenges of readjusting to a life she once knew, now devoid of the career that defined her identity and brought her fame and fortune. Backing the project are notable production houses, including AR Content, Ryder Picture Company, and Hammerstone Studios, with a team of seasoned producers onboard, including Alexander Rodnyansky, Aaron Ryder, and Andrew Swett. Stuart Manashil and Viktoria Petranyi, known for their work on Pieces of a Woman, are also part of the production crew.
Amy Adams Stars in Kornel Mundruczo's Upcoming Drama Film
Amy Adams to star in ‘AT THE SEA’ from Kornel Mundruczó and Kata Wéber.
The film follows Laura, as she returns to her family at their beach holiday home where she has to readjust to the complicated life she left behind.
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As per The Hollywood Reporter, principal photography is scheduled to kick off in June, with Boston serving as the backdrop for the film. Financing for the project comes from AR Content, Paul J. Diaz, and Hammerstone Studios, the latter of which is fresh off the success of Boy Kills World starring Bill Skarsgard. Distribution rights for the US market will be represented by WME Independent, while Capstone Pictures will handle international sales. Executive producers include Paul J. Diaz, Maria Breese, Lee Broda, Jeff Rice, and Michael Kupisk, with Zsofi Oblath and Rachel Rubin as co-producers. Amy Adams Birthday: Naming 5 Best Roles of Her Movie Career So Far (Watch Videos).
Adams continues diversifying her portfolio with projects like Disenchanted and Dear Evan Hansen. Her upcoming ventures include the dark comedy Nightbitch and Taika Waititi's Klara and the Sun. Mundruczo and Weber's previous collaboration, White God, earned critical acclaim, winning the Un Certain Regard Prize at Cannes in 2014. Similarly, Pieces of a Woman garnered attention, earning Vanessa Kirby an Oscar nomination for best actor (female).