EXCLUSIVE: Vertical has acquired North American rights to director Chad Hartigan‘s romantic comedy The Threesome, starring Zoey Deutch (Juror #2), Jonah Hauer-King (The Little Mermaid), and Ruby Cruz (Bottoms), slating the movie for launch in theaters on September 5.
World premiering not too long ago at SXSW, the movie takes place one fateful evening, as the celebs seem to align for Connor (Hauer-King), a form and unassuming younger man, as his irreverent long-time crush Olivia (Deutch) steers them right into a threesome with alluring stranger Jenny (Cruz). The encounter sparks a relationship between Connor and Olivia and their love grows shortly, all the way in which towards planning a life collectively. However their completely happy romance is quickly demolished when Jenny reappears of their lives, thrusting all three right into a troublesome and messy journey in the direction of true accountability and maturity.
Pic was produced from the debut screenplay of Ethan Ogilby. Jaboukie Younger-White, Josh Segarra, Robert Longstreet, Arden Myrin, Kristin Slaysman, Allan McLeod, and Julia Sweeney additionally star. Tim White, Trevor White, Vince Jolivette and Steve Shapiro produced, alongside EPs Deutch, Liz & Ken Whitney of Jupiter Peak, Anthony & Angie Sanfilippo, David Garrett of Filmopoly, and Allan Mandelbaum. Rick Rickertsen, Mary Solomon, Laena Carroll, and Richie Hill co-produced.
In an announcement to Deadline, filmmaker Hartigan stated, “We’re thrilled to have Vertical as a associate on the movie. They’re as passionate as I’m about getting romantic comedies again on the massive display the place they belong!”
Vertical Associate Peter Jarowey added, “We’re so glad to be working with Star Thrower once more. We love this movie. Chad and Ethan have created an entirely distinctive and electrifying romantic comedy. As candy as it’s subversive, we’re excited to launch this winner to North American audiences this September.”
Jarowey and SVP of Acquisitions Tony Piantedosi negotiated for Vertical, with CAA Media Finance representing the filmmakers.
