Which projects are AFM buyers circling in search of the next ‘Backrooms’?

International buyers are circling Adam Rehmeier’s Seeker, set to star Curry Barker’s longtime collaborator and Obsession co-star Cooper Tomlinson, and Jessica Rothe from Toronto Midnight Madness hit River, as they all hunt for “small with breakout potential” projects to appeal to Gen Z.

The mystery thriller centres on a ride-share driver looking for his missing fiancée. North.five.six represents international rights, and CAA Media Finance handles the US.

Also creating buzz in the hallways of the Fairmont is A24 comedy Martha & Muhammad starring Ramy Youssef, Sharon Stone and Amanda Seyfried. Stand-up comedian Youssef directs from his own script about a white widowed socialite in New York who forms a relationship with a young Muslim man. The project tackles themes of class, religion, immigration, and age. A24 is also touting Alex Garland’s $175m-$200m fantasy Elden Ring.

Armando Iannucci’s next project, understood to be called Propaganda, is also drawing interest. The conspiracy thriller, which Iannucci has written, will star James McAvoy, Alicia Vikander and Taron Egerton and will be produced by Kevin Loader. Film­Nation jointly represents US rights with UTA Independent Film Group.

Upgrade’s horror thriller Get Rid Of It starring Daisy Ridley, Sosie Bacon and Simon Rex has sparked offers. Ry Russo-Young will direct the story about sisters on a US road trip, one of whom gets impregnated by a mysterious stranger. David Lancaster of Rumble Films produces.

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