Vertical Acquires Kristin Scott Thomas' Directorial Debut ‘My Mother's Wedding' Starring Scarlett Johansson, Sienna Miller & Emily Beecham
EXCLUSIVE: Vertical has acquired North American rights to My Mother's Wedding, the directorial debut of Oscar nominee and BAFTA Award-winning actress Kristin Scott Thomas. The film, inspired by her own family history, which she wrote with husband John Micklethwait, will be released in theaters this summer.
My Mother's Wedding follows three sisters who return to their childhood home for a momentous weekend: the third wedding of their twice-widowed mother, Diana Frost (Scott Thomas). The three daughters are from very different walks of life: Georgina (Emily Beecham) is a hospice nurse; Victoria (Sienna Miller) is a Hollywood star; and Katherine (Scarlett Johansson) is a Captain in the Royal Navy. Over the weekend, the family gathers to celebrate the new marriage, but mother and daughters alike are forced to revisit the past and confront the future, all with help from a colorful group of unexpected wedding guests.
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This marks the third time Scott Thomas and Johansson have played mother and daughter, after 1998's The Horse Whisperer and 2008's The Other Boleyn Girl. The cast also includes Freida Pinto (Slumdog Millionaire), Sindhu Vee (Sex Education), Joshua McGuire (Saltburn), Mark Stanley (Game of Thrones), Thibault de Montalembert (Call My Agent), and Samson Kayo (Bloods).
In a statement to Deadline, Scott Thomas shared, 'Directing has been on my mind for some time now and it was a fascinating journey experiencing all the facets of filmmaking from scouting locations to the final edit and all the areas in between. The story has many layers and we took a good look at family dynamics, particularly between women and our romantic pursuits. Parts of the film are directly drawn from my own childhood, while others are what anyone with a sister can relate to. And it allowed me to work with a very talented cast led by Scarlett, Sienna and Emily. It was an absolute joy and privilege.'
Vertical Partner Peter Jarowey called the film 'a poignant and heartwarming exploration of the beautiful chaos of family, brought to life by a stellar cast led by Scarlett, Sienna, and Emily,' adding, 'we are thrilled to bring this exceptional film to North American audiences later this year.'
My Mother's Wedding is produced by Finola Dwyer (Brooklyn, An Education) and Steven Rales (Conclave, The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar), and executive produced by Scott Thomas, Micklethwait, and Caroline Levy. Vertical SVP of Acquisitions Tony Piantedosi and Jarowey negotiated the deal on behalf of Vertical and CAA Media Finance negotiated on behalf of the filmmakers.
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