The distributor closed the deal today [21] in Park City, taking all US rights to the comedy-drama starring Rhys Ifans.
MPI Media Group plans a spring release on the biopic, which also stars Chloe Sevigny and David Thewlis. Bernard Rose directed and adapted Mark’s memoirs. Luc Roeg produced.
MPI Media Group evp Greg Newman negotiated the deal with Independent’s head of sales Abigail Walsh.
Mr Nice opened in the UK last October through Contender.
MeToo movement founder Tarana Burke calls decision ”a clarion call”.
Feature is latest under film partnership between streamer and Steven Spielberg’s Amblin.
“We saw an opportunity to deliver action movies, comedy movies, thrillers, sci fi and horror.”
EXCLUSIVE: Danish film directed by Annika Berg and produced by Katja Adomeit.
EXCLUSIVE: Venice and Toronto berths for Golden Lion winner’s drama.
EXCLUSIVE: First look at Toronto premiere from Aqui Y Alla director Antonio Méndez Esparza.
No comments yet