Sony Pictures Classics takes Tourette syndrome biopic ‘I Swear’ for US and other markets

Sony Pictures Classics has acquired all rights for the US, Latin America, most of Eastern Europe, Turkey, Southeast Asia, Portugal and South Korea to I Swear, written and directed by Kirk Jones. 

The British drama, which had its world premiere at last month’s Toronto International Film Festival and is currently on release in the UK, is based on the life of Tourette’s Syndrome campaigner John Davidson. Robert Aramayo plays Davidson as he goes through his troubled teens and early adulthood. The supporting cast includes Maxine Peake, Shirley Henderson and Peter Mullan. 

Jones also produced, with Georgia Bayliff and Piers Tempest, for One Story High and Tempo Productions. Cindy Jones and Davidson serve as executive producers. Bankside Films is handling sales. 

Jones commented: “I am thrilled to partner with Sony Pictures Classics on I Swear. Their history, vision, ambition and passion for what is a very special project for us, feels like a perfect fit for [the] US and additional territories.” 

Sony Pictures Classics said: “I Swear is one of those extraordinary, one-of-a-kind, true-to-life movies, emotionally engaging, funny and compelling. Many will identify as I Swear explores conquering an entirely misunderstood condition, by a young man and the people around him. Directed to perfection by Kirk Jones with amazing performances by Robert Aramayo and stalwarts Maxine Peake, Shirley Henderson and Peter Mullan, I Swear will be adored by audiences everywhere.”

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