Lionsgate Buys Alma Har'el's High-Seas Caper Wet With Storrie, Bardem
Summary
The studio took North American and U.K. rights to the Honey Boy director's film, which also stars Rebecca Ferguson, Odessa A'zion and Rosalia and shoots in 2027.
"Lionsgate has acquired North American and U.K. rights to Wet, Alma Har'el's next feature, from Fifth Season and 193, a Legendary company, Deadline first reported Wednesday. The cast includes Heated Rivalry breakout Connor Storrie, Rebecca Ferguson, Javier Bardem, Odessa A'zion, Rosalia and Lukas Haas. Har'el directs from a script she co-wrote with Christian Stangeby, and production is slated to begin in the Dominican Republic in 2027.
Plot details are under wraps beyond a description of a ""wildly seductive, high-seas caper,"" TheWrap reported. ""The script and package for Wet are undeniable,"" said Adam Fogelson, chair of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group. Har'el, best known for Honey Boy, said she has lately ""had to find humor in chaos and humanity in the most unpredictable situations."" No price or release date was disclosed. Variety and The Hollywood Reporter also confirmed the deal."
