Lionsgate has acquired the North America and U.K. distribution rights for Wet from director Alma Har’el (Honey Boy, Lady in the Lake), The Hollywood Reporter has learned.
The film, produced by Fifth Season and 193, a Legendary Company, is set to star Connor Storrie (Heated Rivalry), Rebecca Ferguson (Dune and Silo), Odessa A’zion (Marty Supreme), Javier Bardem (Biutiful and Dune), Rosalía (Euphoria) and Lukas Haas (Spider-Noir).
Har’el co-wrote the screenplay with Christian Stangeby, though the plotline is being kept under wraps.
“Lately, I’ve had to find humor in chaos and humanity in the most unpredictable situations. I’m grateful to Lionsgate for embracing a film that speaks to this wild moment in time. I’m incredibly excited to bring this remarkable group of actors together and make a film that refuses to behave,” the filmmaker said in a statement.
Har’el, Christopher Leggett and Riva Marker are serving as producers for Linden Entertainment, while Christopher Slager and Graham Taylor are executive producing with Patrick Wachsberger and Ashley Stern for 193. Scott O’Brien and MaryGrace Stephenson are overseeing the project for Lionsgate, and Jordan Backhus is overseeing creative for Fifth Season.
“The script and package for Wet are undeniable,” Adam Fogelson, chair, Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, wrote in a statement. “With Alma at the helm, we cannot wait to get in the water with this unbelievably talented group of people, both in front of and behind the camera.”
Christopher Davis and Lauren Bixby negotiated the deal on behalf of the studio, while WME Independent, 193 and BALA negotiated the deal on behalf of the filmmakers.
Production for Wet is scheduled to begin in the Dominican Republic in 2027.
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