Sci-fi romance film ‘The Beast’ starring Léa Seydoux and George MacKay begins sales in the US – The Hollywood Reporter

Léa Seydoux (right) and George MacKay in “The Beast.”

Carol Bethuel

beastBertrand Bonello’s time-hopping space romance starring Léa Seydoux and George MacKay has been acquired by Sideshow and Janus Films for the US and is scheduled for theatrical release in 2024.

The film, which had its world premiere in competition at the Venice Film Festival, was subsequently screened in Toronto, and just had its U.S. premiere at the New York Film Festival, was written and directed by Bonello (saint laurent), based on the novella by Henry James. jungle beast. Also starring are Gaslagy Maranda, Dasha Nekrasova, Martin Scali, Elina Lowenson, Marta Hoskins, Julia Fauré, Kester Lovelace, Félicien Pino and Laurent Lacôte.

Set in the near future, where artificial intelligence reigns supreme and human emotions become a threat. beast We see Gabriel (Seydoux) return to his past life and attempt to cleanse his DNA. There she is reunited with her love Louis (McKay). But she is seized with fear, a premonition that a catastrophe is approaching.

“Director Bertrand Bonello has created a bold, provocative and beautifully made film that asks big questions about our humanity in the age of AI, featuring commanding performances from Léa Seydoux and George MacKay. ” Sideshow and Janus said in a statement. “We are excited to bring this production to theaters across the country.”

The deal was negotiated by Sideshow and Janus Films with Kinology on behalf of the filmmakers. The film was co-produced by Nancy Grant, Xavier Dolan, Arte France Cinema, Ami Paris, and Jamal Zeinal-Zade.