Paramount Wins Bidding War for Florence Pugh Fantasy Drama ‘The Midnight Library’
Paramount has secured the rights to the fantasy drama 'The Midnight Library,' starring Florence Pugh. The studio is reportedly paying over $30 million for the film, which is based on a book by Matt Haig. StudioCanal will handle distribution in several countries, while Paramount will manage the rest of the world.
- ▪Paramount is acquiring 'The Midnight Library' for more than $30 million.
- ▪The film will be directed by Garth Davis and stars Florence Pugh as Nora Seed.
- ▪The story revolves around a magical library that offers glimpses into alternate lives.
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Florence Pugh Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Logo text Paramount is closing in on acquiring hot Cannes film market titles The Midnight Sun, to be directed by Garth Davis and to star Florence Pugh, sources tell The Hollywood Reporter. Paramount is paying more than $30 million for the rights to the film. StudioCanal, which is backing the feature project, will distribute the film in the U.K., France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Benelux, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, with Paramount distributing in the rest of the world.
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