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Vogue
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue
Here's Your First Look at Molly Gordon in Sophie Brooks's ‘Oh, Hi!'
Eight years after The Boy Downstairs, her feature directorial debut starring Zosia Mamet and Matthew Shear, debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival, Sophie Brooks is back with her sharply funny, Molly Gordon and Logan Lerman–fronted sophomore effort, Oh, Hi!—and we've got your first look. A big hit at Sundance earlier this year, Oh, Hi! centers on Iris (Gordon) and Isaac (Lerman), who, four months into seeing each other, take a romantic trip into the bucolic countryside. There, they croon along to Dolly Parton and Kenny Loggins, buy great heaps of fresh berries, swim in the local creek, show-dance under the stars, and have exciting vacation sex—that is, until the couple learn that they have decidedly different understandings of just what kind of 'couple' they actually are. Throw in a leering next-door neighbor (David Cross); the intriguing contents of a locked closet; and appearances from two of Iris's friends (one of whom is cousins with…a witch?), and you've got a twisty romantic comedy that owes as much to Nicole Holofcener or Noah Baumbach as it does to Stephen King. 'After getting out of a serious relationship in my late 20s, I re-entered the world of dating with relative shock and horror,' Brooks wrote in a recent essay for Variety, explaining Oh, Hi!'s origins. 'Now, in this current modern world of dating and hooking up, where relationships can take so many forms and there are so many options and choices for labels and intentions, the romantic world is rife with possibilities of miscommunication.' Together with Gordon, who is a close friend, and Brooks's brother and producer, David, she developed the film's story during lockdown, shooting it in upstate New York last year. Ahead of Oh, Hi!'s July 25 theatrical release, see exclusive stills from the film, featuring Gordon, Lerman, Geraldine Viswanathan (Drive-Away Dolls), and John Reynolds (Search Party), below.
Yahoo
15-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sony Pictures Classics Nabs Molly Gordon's Sundance Hit ‘Oh, Hi!'
'Oh, Hi!' has finally found a home. Worldwide rights to the charming romantic comedy starring Molly Gordon and Logan Lerman, which premiered at this year's Sundance Film Festival, have been acquired by Sony Pictures Classics. The film was written and directed by Sophie Brooks from a story that Brooks and Gordon conceived together, with a supporting cast that includes Geraldine Viswanathan, John Reynolds and a very funny David Cross. The official synopsis describes the film as, 'Iris (Gordon) and Isaac's (Lerman) first romantic weekend getaway as a couple goes awry. Convinced that he's just confused, Iris goes to extreme lengths to prove to him that they are meant to be together.' 'I could not be more thrilled that we have found our home with Sony Pictures Classics. For as long as I can remember, I have loved their films; always marked by distinct voices and elegance,' Brooks said in a statement. 'I can't wait for audiences to see our kooky film in theaters.' 'That unpredictable, dark romantic comedy – youthful and hilarious yet with just the right about of danger. The performances are fantastic and beautifully directed by Sophie Brooks. 'Oh, Hi!' is a definite audience winner,' Sony Pictures Classics added. 'Oh, Hi!' is produced by David Brooks, Dan Clifton, Julie Waters, Sophie Brooks and Molly Gordon. Evan Dyal, Justin Brown and Evan Moore are executive producers alongside Sabina Friedman-Seitz, Molly Quinn, Matthew M. Welty and Elan Gale. The deal was negotiated between Sony Pictures Classics, WME Independent and UTA Independent Film Group on behalf of the filmmakers. Watermark Media financed the feature, in association with QWGmire, AmorFortuna and Bespoke Production Capital. Sony Pictures Classics also recently picked up the Sundance audience-winning 'East of Wall.' The post Sony Pictures Classics Nabs Molly Gordon's Sundance Hit 'Oh, Hi!' appeared first on TheWrap.
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sony Pictures Classics Acquires Worldwide Rights To ‘Oh, Hi!' Starring Logan Lerman And Molly Gordon
Sony Pictures Classics has acquired all worldwide rights to Oh, Hi!, written and directed by Sophie Brooks (The Boy Downstairs). The film, Brooks' sophomore feature, stars Molly Gordon, Logan Lerman, Geraldine Viswanathan, and John Reynolds. It premiered at this year's Sundance Film Festival. Oh, Hi! is produced by David Brooks, Dan Clifton, Julie Waters, Sophie Brooks, and Molly Gordon. Evan Dyal, Justin Brown, and Evan Moore are executive producers alongside Sabina Friedman-Seitz, Molly Quinn, Matthew M. Welty, and Elan Gale. More from Deadline 'The Bear' Star Molly Gordon Signs With WME Logan Lerman Signs With UTA Utah's Hopes Of Keeping Sundance Threatened By Anti-Pride Flag Bill On Governor's Desk In Oh, Hi!, Iris (Molly Gordon) and Isaac's (Logan Lerman) first romantic weekend getaway as a couple goes awry. Convinced that he's just confused, Iris goes to extreme lengths to prove to him that they are meant to be together. 'I couldn't be more thrilled that we have found our home with Sony Pictures Classics. For as long as I can remember, I've loved their films,' Brooks said. 'Always marked by distinct voices and elegance. I can't wait for audiences to see our kooky film in theaters.' Sony Pictures Classics describes the film as 'That unpredictable, dark romantic comedy – youthful and hilarious yet with just the right about of danger.' With 'fantastic' performances 'brilliantly directed' by Brooks. The studio also calls it 'a definite audience winner. RELATED: Sophie Brooks is a London-born, Brooklyn-based writer and director. The Boy Downstairs was acquired by Film Rise and HBO at the Tribeca Film Festival. It was produced by David Brooks, Paul Brooks and Dan Clifton and stars Zosia Mamet, Matthew Shear and Diana Irvine. The deal was negotiated between Sony Pictures Classics and WME Independent and UTA Independent Film Group on behalf of the filmmakers. Watermark Media financed the feature, in association with QWGmire, AmorFortuna, and Bespoke Production Capital. Best of Deadline Everything We Know About 'Freakier Friday' So Far Everything We Know About 'Ted Lasso' Season 4 So Far How Horror Is Finding Its Place In Awards Season & What's New For 2025
Los Angeles Times
28-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Q+A: OH, HI! at L.A. Times Talks @ Sundance presented by Chase Sapphire Reserve
Sophie Brooks, Molly Gordon, Logan Lerman, John Reynolds, and Geraldine Viswanathan talk to Los Angeles Times reporter Mark Olsen about their Sundance film, 'Oh, Hi!' At the Los Angeles Times Talks @ Sundance Film Festival presented by Chase Sapphire Reserve.
Los Angeles Times
26-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Logan Lerman and the pandemic vice he learned from Stanley Tucci
Sophie Brooks, Molly Gordon, Logan Lerman, Geraldine Viswanathan and John Reynolds stopped by the L.A. Times Studios @ Sundance Film Festival presented by Chase Sapphire Reserve to talk about their film 'Oh, Hi' and what mistakes they would avoid in the next pandemic.
