Sony Pictures Classics Buys Niki Byrne's TIFF Debut The Julia Set
Summary
Sony Pictures Classics has acquired the U.S. and a long list of international territories on The Julia Set, Niki Byrne's first feature as director, with a theatrical release reportedly planned for 2027.
"Sony Pictures Classics has acquired The Julia Set, writer-director Niki Byrne's feature directing debut, following its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, BroadwayWorld and Filmofilia reported on October 16. The deal covers the United States, the United Kingdom, Benelux, Switzerland, Italy, Scandinavia, Spain, Eastern Europe excluding Poland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Israel and Asia excluding Singapore. BroadwayWorld reported that the deal was negotiated between Sony Pictures Classics and Gersh. Filmofilia, citing Variety, reported that a theatrical release is planned for 2027; no date has been set.
Chase Infiniti stars as Julia Fischer, a gifted math student who joins an elite preparatory course for a notoriously difficult exam and becomes involved with her teaching assistant, Pascal, played by Christopher Briney. Jason Isaacs and Gillian Anderson play Pascal's parents, and the cast also includes Nina Hoss, Carmen Ejogo, Chloe Bailey, Nico Hiraga, Liz Lin and Alex Dillard. The film was produced through Potato Salad Cosmic Domination, with Anderson among a large group of credited producers. In a statement reported by BroadwayWorld, Sony Pictures Classics said that ""Niki Byrne's emotionally engaging and impressive directorial début gives meaning to living in the modern world."" No price was reported."
