Paramount Buys ‘The Midnight Library’ Starring Florence Pugh From Studiocanal
Paramount Pictures has acquired the North American and select international distribution rights to 'The Midnight Library,' starring Florence Pugh. The film, directed by Garth Davis, is based on a popular novel and is set to begin filming in early 2027. Studiocanal will handle distribution in several international markets, while the film has a budget estimated at around $70 million.
- ▪Paramount bought the film following a bidding war at the Cannes film market.
- ▪Florence Pugh is attached to star and produce the film.
- ▪The screenplay is adapted from a novel that has sold 15 million copies worldwide.
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Home Film Global May 29, 2026 9:17am PT Paramount Buys ‘The Midnight Library’ Starring Florence Pugh From Studiocanal Paramount bought the film for North America and select international territories, while Studiocanal will distribute it in the U.K., France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Benelux, Australia and New Zealand By Elsa Keslassy Plus Icon Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent @elsakeslassy Latest Paramount Buys ‘The Midnight Library’ Starring Florence Pugh From Studiocanal 10 minutes ago Maxime Saada Denies There Is a ‘Blacklist’ for Those Who Signed Petition Against Vincent Bolloré, but Warns Canal+ Group Won’t Ignore Fascism Claims 3 hours ago ‘The White Lotus’ Recreates Dramatic Cannes Closing Night With Laura Dern, Steve Coogan, Ari Graynor, Chris Messina, Kumail Nanjiani and…
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