‘The Bikeriders’ With Austin Butler, Jodie Comer and Tom Hardy Lands at Focus Features
variety.comJ. Kim Murphy Focus Features has acquired worldwide rights to Jeff Nichols‘ “The Bikeriders,” ending a short period of producer New Regency shopping the finished film to studios.
The crime period piece, which premiered at Telluride this fall, was initially set up for an awards-friendly release by 20th Century Studios, but it was removed from Disney’s calendar in recent weeks. “The Bikeriders” is now eyeing a 2024 release.
Focus will handle distribution in North America, while Universal Pictures International has the global rollout. “We are delighted to add such a riveting project to next year’s strong slate of films,” Focus Features chairman Peter Kujawski said in a statement. “We look forward to once again working alongside New Regency and reuniting with the multi-talented Jeff Nichols on another one of his visionary projects.
This film exemplifies our commitment to collaborate with the industry’s best filmmakers and production partners, and we can’t wait to build upon its early success to draw audiences into this poignant film bolstered by powerful performances from an incredible cast.” “We are excited to team up again with our Focus Features partners and look forward to another successful collaboration,” Yariv Milchan, chairman and CEO of New Regency, said in a statement.
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