Demi Moore and Colman Domingo are set to star together in “Strange Arrivals” an epic romance from See-Saw Films.
Oscar winner Roger Ross Williams is directing the film, which Rocket Science and Cross City Film will launch in Cannes.
“Strange Arrivals” is inspired by the incredible true story of Betty and Barney Hill, an interracial couple who, in 1961, became the first reported case of an alien abduction, as they journeyed back from their honeymoon in Niagara Falls. Their experience catapulted them to fame and celebrity, but underneath that notoriety simmered the truth of what really happened that night, which would test even the most epic of romances.
The film will be produced by Emile Sherman, Iain Canning, Samantha Lang and Anne Carey. Executive Producers are Simon Gillis, Garth Davis, Roger Ross Williams, Thorsten Schumacher, Aaron Mahnke, Bob Pittman, Conal Byrne and Geoff Martz. “Strange Arrivals” was developed at See-Saw’s label I Am That, and is produced in association with One Story Up.
“As a director, to be able to work with actors at the top of their craft, is a dream,” said Roger Ross Williams. “Demi and Colman coming together for the first time to bring Jane Anderson’s beautiful script that illuminates the human condition to life, will be magic. I am also thrilled to work alongside the remarkable team at See-Saw. They have an amazing track record of making artist-driven stories, and we couldn’t be in better hands.”
Rocket Science have come on board to launch international sales at Cannes Film Festival, in partnership with Cross City Films, See-Saw’s in-house sales arm. WME Independent, CAA Media Finance and Cross City Films are co-repping the U.S. rights.
“Roger is a filmmaker with a remarkable ability to draw out layered, deeply authentic performances and tell stories that resonate long after the credits roll,” said Canning and Sherman at See-Saw. “His passion for exploring the depths of the human condition and his skill at navigating the blurred lines between truth, fear, and the unknown, make him the perfect director to bring Betty and Barney Hill’s gripping story to life. With the powerhouse combination of Demi and Colman leading the cast, the film promises to be a captivating and unforgettable cinematic experience.”
Added producer Lang: “This is a captivating love story, brought to the screen by the magnificent Jane Anderson. With Roger Ross Williams’ humane and potent directorial vision, and with the extraordinary Demi Moore and Colman Domingo, reimagining this iconic moment in history. I feel incredibly honoured to be a part of bringing this epic romance to audiences.”
Moore is represented by CAA, Untitled Entertainment, Gang Tyre, and The Lede Company. Domingo is represented by WME, Liebman Entertainment and Schreck Rose Dapello Adams Berlin & Dunham. Williams is represented by WME, and Managed by The Gotham Group’s Lindsay Williams. Anderson is represented by Anonymous Content, United Talent Agency, attorney Tara Kole at Johnson, Shapiro, Slewitt & Kole
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