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In the article series Sound and Vision we take a look at music videos from notable directors. This week we look at several videos by Geremy Jasper, co-directed with Georgie Greville. Geremy Jasper is an up-and-coming director, whose achingly sincere yet crowdpleasing Patti Cake$ turned heads on the festival scene. His new film O'dessa is as music oriented, but has divided both audiences and critics with its weird blend of honkytonk musical and dystopian scifi B-movie trappings. Up until the fluke of an ending it was extremely my thing, playing like an update of Six String Samurai for a post-Black Mirror world. It also is clearly a passion project for Jasper, whose music videos are cut from the same cloth. All of them were co-directed...

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To make an all-time-great album, you don’t play it safe. Ziggy Stardust, for instance, is a far-out space oddity. Modern masterworks like The ArchAndroid or Art Angels mash genres at will, inventing sounds you’ve never heard before. While Geremy Jasper’s original rock-opera movie musical O’Dessa fails in its attempt at greatness, it at least understands that grasping towards eternity means taking an almighty leap.

You’d be hard-pressed to say you’ve seen anything quite like O’Dessa before. Jasper’s long-awaited follow-up to Sundance favourite Patti Cake$ is a truly oddball brew – a banjo-twanging alt-universe odyssey through a gaudy, dystopian world, where psychedelic ooze (‘plazma’) bubbles under the soil and Murray Bartlett’s cult leader Plutonovich has enslaved the populus through mindless entertainment. Enter Sadie Sink’s O’Dessa, possibly the fabled ‘Seventh Son’, on a ramblin’ quest that’ll lead her to true love and musical liberation.

“O’Dessa” (2025) is another musical film by Geremy Jasper, who previously wrote and directed “Patti Cake$.” This 2017 film was about a rapper with high ambitions, who hoped to leave her sorrows behind to find success in the world of music. That is particularly difficult for someone from her socio-economic background. Most of Patti Cake$’s themes appear in “O’Dessa,” which also follows a young girl leaving her home in pursuit of success. However, the approach is unmistakably different. Jasper’s former film used a rather naturalistic tone of narration while his latest is dynamic, vibrant, and is set in a neon-soaked post-apocalyptic world.

Jasper’s film uses its futuristic setting in contrast to its gritty working-class neighborhoods. It heightens the dreadful darkness in their lives. In this world, even the neon lights feel piercing and harsh. However, at times, they have a glisteningly soft and tender effect, akin to Jane Schoenbrun...

This week’s diverse new offerings including two Korean thrillers, a post-apocalyptic rock opera, a film produced by Sam Raimi, a sci-fi mind-bender, and even a Popeye slasher movie?!

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“Three days after the funeral, the dead heart awakens.” Hyun Moon-Seop’s Devils Stay aims to break all exorcism horror rules, and it’s now available on VOD outlets at home.

In the film, “After the sudden tragic loss of his daughter following an exorcism, a renowned heart surgeon refuses to face the reality that his child has died, despite declarations from medical examiners and even the priest who performed the expulsion.

“But as the funeral rites begin, mourners start witnessing unnerving changes to the girl’s body, leaving the priest to wonder whether something much more sinister—an...

The fantasy that rock ‘n’ roll will save the world has been rambling around since damn near the dawn of the genre, but I think it’s fair to say we’ve seen mixed results. Anthems about peace, love and understanding were political rallying cries in the 1960s, and sexual liberation sure has been liberating. But we do still seem to have an awful lot of fascism around here, and conservatism is so rampant that we may only be a few years away from outlawing music altogether unless it’s approved by Kid Rock. (The worst kind of rock.)

Still, the dream lives on in films like “O’Dessa,” a post-apocalyptic musical fable in the vein of cult classics like “Rock and Rule,” “Six-String Samurai” and “Vicious Lips.” “Stranger Things” breakout Sadie Sink stars as the title character, the last in a long line of troubadours who wander the wastelands bringing...

Photo by Nikola Predovic, Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures.

by Chad Kennerk

Following the 2017 debut feature Patti Cake$, writer/director Geremy Jasper returns with an ambitious, genre-defying sophomore feature that blends music and mythology into a dystopian fantasy. The sci-fi fairy tale O’Dessa is inspired by Jasper’s adventures through the video store growing up and the music of the 70s and 80s. A musical odyssey into a warped, post-apocalyptic world, the mythic rock opera echoes the vibrant, dreamy aesthetics of filmmakers such as Terry Gilliam and Alejandro Jodorowsky.

In collaboration with long-time musical partner Jason Binnick, Jasper brought the world of O'Dessa to life, ensuring the music, story and characters work as one. The original music, ranging from folk to rock to avant-garde, was crafted in alignment with the story’s themes of hope, self-discovery and transformation amidst a bleak world. O'Dessa Galloway (Sadie Sink) is a young troubadour on...

“Stranger Things” will not return for its final season for a while longer, but you can certainly fill the Sadie Sink-sized hole in your screens with “O’Dessa.”

And in this project, you can even hear her sing! That’s right, written and directed by Geremy Jasper, Sink stars as O’Dessa, a young woman who sets off on an adventure to find a family heirloom. But along the way, she meets her true love and things get a bit musical.

Here is everything you need to know:

What is the release date?

“O’Dessa” hits screens on Thursday, March 20, 2025.

Is it streaming?

It is indeed! This one is an exclusive streaming release, and you can find it over on Hulu.

What is “O’Dessa” about?

The official synopsis is: “Set in a post-apocalyptic future, O’Dessa is an original rock opera about a farm girl on an epic quest to recover a cherished family heirloom.

How many of us grew up watching certain rock bands or icons performing on stage and thinking, "That's going to be me one day"? And if you could never match the massive talent of said musical legends, you might have found yourself pretending you were up on stage, performing in front of thousands of die-hard fans. And hey, if you've grown up acting on stage and screen, at least you might have had the chance to play a rock god. That's what rising star Kelvin Harrison Jr. (Waves) masterfully pulls off in his latest feature, a sci-fi musical called O'Dessa, directed by Geremy Jasper. Opposite Sadie Sink (Stranger Things), Harrison plays a fictitious musical icon named Euri who regularly performs in a post-apocalyptic society.

Euri's antics may remind you of any number of celebs or characters from other hit films. MovieWeb recently spoke with Harrison to learn about any inspirations behind his new scene-stealing turn.

Millennials far and wide were sure to gasp with excitement upon hearing that the Wayans brothers were rebooting the Scary Movie franchise. And this is no joke, folks. It's really happening, with a confirmed theatrical release date and all. Surely, such enticing news has led fans to ponder other details, such as: Who else from the beloved cast will be returning? In addition to leading-lady Anna Faris, there was also scene-stealer Regina Hall, playing Faris' bestie in the wild and wacky horror-parody films. The celebrated actress has kept busy in a plethora of other films since those flicks were released, including Searchlight Pictures' upcoming O'Dessa. Hall took time while promoting her new fantasy musical to weigh in on the Wayans brothers' Scary Movie revival as well — and whether they'll bring back Hall's beloved Brenda character.

"I mean, that's what I'm hearing. So we'll see," Hall recently told Et, then going...

The Hulu movie O'Dessa makes music its rallying cry in a post-apocalyptic wasteland dominated by charismatic zealots. The film stars Sadie Sink of Stranger Things fame as the titular character O'Dessa, a young woman determined to recover a treasured family heirloom when she travels to the dangerous Satelyte City. Armed with her heartfelt songs and prodigious musical talent, O'Dessa finds love and realizes her inspirational place in the world while she becomes an inadvertent freedom fighter.

In an interview with Cbr, O'Dessa filmmaker Geremy Jasper, who wrote and directed the film, reveals the inspirations behind the project. He also offers insight on how the music -- which he co-wrote -- informed the characters and story. Plus, find some hints at what viewers can expect when the Hulu movie premieres March 20.

Cbr: How did you create the post-apocalyptic metropolis of Satelyte City that's central to O'Dessa?

Geremy Jasper: The idea was...

Actress Sadie Sink rose to prominence with her character portrayal of Max Mayfield in Netflix’s very popular and successful series Stranger Things. Sink has been highly appreciated for her work on the show, after which she appeared as the lead in Taylor Swift’s short film All Too Well opposite Dylan O’Brien. The actress later went on to appear in the critically acclaimed movie The Whale in 2022.

Sadie Sink and Millie Bobby Brown in Stranger Things | Credits: Netflix

The actress plays the titular role in the upcoming post-apocalyptic musical drama O’Dessa. She stars alongside Kelvin Harrison Jr., Murray Bartlett, and Regina Hall. She will also be seen in the fifth and final season of Stranger Things, which is expected to release soon. Sadie Sink recently shared how she feels about the show coming to its conclusion and her role.

Sadie Sink recalls the moment she got Max Mayfield in...

Crafting a genre mashup is much more complex than many imagine. However, when the combination is not executed at a high level, the weaker aspects of each genre become even more apparent to the audience. O’Dessa, unfortunately, falls into this realm, with the sci-fi, post-apocalyptic musical struggling to blend its ideas into a story that rises above service-level cultural critiques. While director Geremy Jasper tries to infuse style into the tale, the execution does not match O’Dessa‘s ambition. This makes the musical feel like a frustrating miss from its opening sequences.

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After the death of her mother, O’Dessa (Sadie Sink) travels to the big city to recover a stolen instrument. Unbeknownst to O’Dessa, she is a special figure known as the “Seventh Son,” which will...

Sadie Sink is hitting the red carpet at the premiere of her new Hulu movie!

The 22-year-old Stranger Things actress wore a black lace and velvet dress to the premiere of O’Dessa on Tuesday evening (March 11) held at Metrograph in New York City.

Fellow cast members in attendance included Regina Hall, Kelvin Harrison Jr., and Bree Elrod along with director and screenwriter Geremy Jasper.

Here’s the synopsis: “Set in a post-apocalyptic future, O’Dessa is an original rock opera about a farm girl on an epic quest to recover a cherished family heirloom. Her journey leads her to a strange and dangerous city where she meets her one true love – but in order to save his soul, she must put the power of destiny and song to the ultimate test.”

Keep reading to find out more…The day after the premiere, it was announced that Sadie will be starring alongside...

You'll know exactly what kind of movie O'Dessa is within the first five minutes. Geremy Jasper's follow-up to his charming rap dramedy Patti Cake$ could not be more different. With blaring guitar strums, bright neon lights flooding the screen, and an ominous fascistic illusionist played byMurray Bartlett, there's almost too much to take in. For all the faults O'Dessa has, it's clearly a film made with an abundance of passion and creativity. It's a gender-swapped, punk rock, post-apocalyptic reinvention of the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. It's also a movie that largely doesn't work and trips over its own ambition.

O’Dessa opens with an audacious reimagining of myth in a world where the remnants of rural life collide with the neon glare of a futuristic urban sprawl.

Director Geremy Jasper crafts a narrative steeped in legend and futuristic flair, presenting a tale of a young farm girl burdened by an ancient prophecy who dares to challenge an oppressive system armed only with her trusty, weathered guitar and a determined spirit (one might chuckle at the film’s blend of earnest idealism with a wry nod to its own theatrical excesses).

The stark contrast between pastoral simplicity and a metropolis alive with garish cyberpunk visuals creates a setting that is as richly detailed as it is steeped in symbolism. Here, the decay of a forgotten past meets the relentless flash of modernity, inviting viewers to reflect on recurring societal cycles and historical echoes.

Themes of personal transformation, the liberating power of song,...

Among the more memorable moments in “O’Dessa,” there’s a scene in which the title character (Sadie Sink) is obliged to build herself a new guitar from what’s available in a scrapyard. The axe that was bestowed upon her by her father, a legendary rambler, was stolen and sold off to a pawn shop and she can’t afford to get it back, so she doesn’t think twice about making her own. Beyond stressing the endearing handmade quality that was part of the production as a whole, it stands out as one of the few sequences in Geremy Jasper’s overstuffed rock opera that’s completely understandable from start to finish when there are plenty of big swings but perpetually stunted follow-through.

Boasting more than a dozen original songs from Jasper and Jason Binnick, “O’Dessa” clearly had too much going for it in imagining a dystopia where the...

In the world of movie musicals, the rock opera is a singular phenomenon. By nature exaggerated and overblown, it made sense in the 1970s, when a very particular sense of humour made room for glam and early hair metal to do their thing, but can it still work in the 21st Century? Writer/director Geremy Jasper, who charmed audiences with music-themed indie hit Patti Cake$ back in 2017, is determined to give it his all – but that’s part of the problem.

Screened as part of SXSW 2025, O’Dessa is a Disney production, and one can tell. It’s handsomely produced, colourful and slick, but almost entirely devoid of depth or real emotion – a quality that’s ironic in light of the fact that that’s how its big bad guy, entertainment tycoon Plutonovich (Murray Bartlett) is portrayed. From the outset it feels as if a collection of fantasy and dystopian science.

On the visual level, O’Dessa, writer-director Geremy Jasper’s follow-up to his 2017 crowd-pleaser Patti Cake$, revels in maximalism. Every set is littered with trinkets and lit in neon, every surface caked with layers of ancient grime, every costume a riot of textures and colors.

Its narrative concept aims high, too, transposing the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice into a postapocalyptic Mad Max-meets-Blade Runner landscape. Its themes are heartfelt and grandiose: the power of music, the power of love, the power of music forged in love to transform the world.

Underneath all those lofty intentions, however, the experience of actually watching the film is more akin to watching a really long trailer. There’s a distinctive eye here, and a promising sense of ambition. But in its current form, there’s not enough meat on its (admittedly cool-looking) bones to justify its 106-minute run time.

The script feels...

Whatever you think the world is heading for ultimate peril or not, maybe a rock opera set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland is just the cure-all you need to remind you that things could be worse. Following her feisty turn in Darren Aronofsky's Oscar-winning film The Whale, Sadie Sink now leads a uniquely dark musical dropping on Hulu this week, which her fans can enjoy until the highly anticipated fifth season of Stranger Things begins streaming on Netflix. Aided by at least three other big-name performers, O’Dessa — titled in honor of Sink's eponymous heroine — is bound to garner a cult following, with a few catchy musical numbers to boost the formulaic storyline. And it helps that writer-director Geremy Jasper (Patti Cake$) proves his chops with world-building in this latest production.

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It should come as no surprise that a rock opera that ultimately...

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This week marks the start of the annual South by Southwest Film & TV Festival in Austin, Texas, an event known as a launching pad for high-profile genre films and television series looking for an imprimatur of “cool.” This year’s lineup is no different, with several major spring releases set to debut in Austin before the festival’s enthusiastic attendees. The 11 movies and TV shows we’re most excited to see during the SXSW Film & TV Festival are ahead.

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Sadie Sink is stepping into the spotlight in O’Dessa, a post-apocalyptic rock opera that’s set to debut on Hulu. The first trailer introduces Sink’s character, a farm girl who embarks on a journey through a strange and dangerous city, where music holds an almost supernatural power.

The film, directed and written by Geremy Jasper (Patti Cake$), follows O’Dessa as she sets out to reclaim a cherished family heirloom. Along the way, she encounters a mysterious love interest and finds herself caught in a world ruled by an eccentric and sadistic entertainment mogul, played by Murray Bartlett. Also starring in the movie are Kelvin Harrison Jr. and Regina Hall.

Sink admitted that taking on the role was a daunting experience. Speaking to Variety last year, she recalled, “There was this moment where I was just like, ‘Oh my God. I can’t believe I said yes to this. Fuck.

Stranger Things‘ Sadie Sink stars as a singer whose voice has the power to change the world in Searchlight Pictures’ O’Dessa trailer. Described as an epic rock opera, O’Dessa will have its world premiere on March 8 at SXSW Festival in Austin before streaming on Hulu on March 13, 2025.

Kelvin Harrison Jr. (The Trial of the Chicago 7), Murray Bartlett (The White Lotus), and Regina Hall (Nine Perfect Strangers) also star. Patti Cake$‘s Geremy Jasper wrote and directed, with Michael Gottwald and Noah Stahl producing.

“Set in a post-apocalyptic future, O’Dessa is an original rock opera about a farm girl on an epic quest to recover a cherished family heirloom,” reads Searchlight Pictures’ synopsis. “Her journey leads her to a strange and dangerous city where she meets her one true love – but in order to save his soul, she must put the power of destiny and song to the ultimate test.

“O’Dessa” is a new live-action ‘rock opera’ feature, written and directed by Geremy Jasper, starring Sadie Sink, Kevin Harrison Jr., Regina Hall, Murray Bartlett, Mark Boone Junior, Pokey Lafarge and Marinko Prga, streaming March 13, 2025 on Hulu:

“…set in a post-apocalyptic future, the film is an original rock opera about a farm girl on an epic quest to recover a cherished family heirloom.

“Her journey leads her to a strange and dangerous city where she meets her one true love – but in order to save his soul, she must put the power of destiny and song to the ultimate test…”

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Filmmaker Geremy Jasper is trading in rap for rock for his latest film “O’Dessa,” the director and writer’s follow-up to the 2017 indie darling “Patti Cake$.”

“O’Dessa” is a post-apocalyptic rock opera and musical-fantasy film starring Sadie Sink as a farm girl setting off on an epic quest to recover a cherished family heirloom. The first trailer for the film shows a big and sweeping saga with Sink and the rest of the cast singing their hearts out. Sink has a punk look and can also be seen in the trailer rocking out on a makeshift, DIY guitar in front of a band of masked horn players.

“Stranger Things” fans will recognize Sink as skater girl-turned-huge-Kate-Bush-fan Max Mayfield. They will also recognize an Upside Down-like moment in the “O’Dessa” trailer.

Sink stars in “O’Dessa” alongside Kelvin Harrison Jr., Murray Bartlett, and Regina Hall. The film is being released by Searchlight Pictures...

Two years ago, it was announced that Stranger Things and The Whale star Sadie Sink had signed on to star in O’Dessa, a post-apocalyptic rock opera from Patti Cake$ writer/director Geremy Jasper. Now, the Searchlight Pictures project is set to receive a streaming release through Hulu on March 13th – and with that date just one month away, a trailer has dropped online. You can check it out in the embed above.

Set in a post-apocalyptic future, O’Dessa follows a farmgirl on an epic quest to recover a cherished heirloom. Her journey leads her to a strange and dangerous city, where she meets her one true love – but in order to save his soul, she must put the power of destiny and song to the ultimate test. Jasper wrote the film’s music with Jason Binnick.

Sink is joined in the cast by Murray Bartlett (The White Lotus), Kelvin Harrison Jr....

"Ain't nothing more powerful than love."...

“Stranger Things” star Sadie Sink brings light to the darkness in the trailer for O’Dessa.

The post-apocalyptic rock opera will premiere at SXSW in Texas on March 8 before debuting on Hulu on March 13.

Sadie stars as O’Dessa, a farm girl on an epic quest to recover a cherished family heirloom. Her journey leads her to a strange and dangerous city where she meets her one true love — but in order to save his soul, she must put the power of destiny and song to the ultimate test.

Kelvin Harrison Jr., Murray Bartlett, Mark Boone Junior, and Regina Hall co-star.

Geremy Jasper (Patti Cake$) wrote and directed, in addition to creating the film’s 16 original songs with Jason Binnick (Patti Cake$).

Michael Gottwald (Beasts of the Southern Wild) and Noah Stahl (The Guilty) produced for Searchlight Pictures.

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Max Mayfield and her friends in Hawkins won't be back on our screens until later this year, but, while we wait for Stranger Things's long-awaited conclusion, Sadie Sink will return to streaming very soon. Her new starry rock opera O'Dessa is set to take the stage on Hulu on March 13 following its world premiere at SXSW beginning March 7. Before the film debuts, the official trailer has been unveiled, pulling back the curtain on her epic adventure through a post-apocalyptic future defined by destiny, love, and rock 'n' roll. Writer-director Geremy Jasper is at the helm of the project.

Sadie Sink is on a mission to preserve her family’s legacy in the trailer for the musical film O’Dessa.

Searchlight Pictures’ feature is set to begin streaming on Hulu on March 13. The movie from writer-director Geremy Jasper (Patti Cake$) also stars Kelvin Harrison Jr., Murray Bartlett and Regina Hall. It is set to premiere at the SXSW film and TV festival on March 8.

O’Dessa is set in a post-apocalyptic future and centers on the titular character (Sink) venturing from her family’s farm on a quest to track down a missing heirloom. Along the way, O’Dessa finds herself in a strange city, where she falls in love and must later use the power of song to save her beau’s soul.

“My daddy used to tell me my singing had the power to bring light to the darkness and change things,” Sink says in the trailer.

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“Ain’t nothing more powerful than love.” Can music save a bleak future? A farm girl sets out on an incredible journey in “O’Dessa.” The film — described as an epic rock opera and musical fantasy — follows her into an uncertain world with only one constant, true love. She’ll push music to its limit and find out what really matters along the way. The project hails from writer and director Geremy Jasper, who previously did double duty on “Patti Cakes$.” The drama about a woman seeking fame while dealing with the difficulties of her life played at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival.

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Danielle Macdonald in Patti Cake$ - straight out of Jersey comes Patricia Dombrowski, aka Killa P, aka Patti Cake$, an aspiring rapper fighting through a world of strip malls and strip clubs on an unlikely quest for glory. Photo: Courtesy of Sundance Film Festival

Patti Cake$, 1.30am, Film4, Tuesday, January 13

Featuring a central performance that put Aussie actress Danielle Macdonald's name firmly on the map, this enjoyable tale of a New Jersey kid who dreams of being a rapper has so much gusto it re-energises its familiar themes. Geremy Jasper's debut also has an authenticity to the scripting and relationships that cuts through a lot of the cliches. Beyond Macdonald's ability to tear through the raps like a pro, Bridget Everett also puts in notable support as Patti's drunken and emotionally complex mum.

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An altogether different coming-of-age tale, but another that made a name for its young star,...

Chris Columbus is well aware that his producer credit on Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu has prompted a few double takes from the audience. One would assume that the filmmaker behind two Home Alone films, Mrs. Doubtfire and two Harry Potter pics would have little overlap with Eggers’ idiosyncratic approach to genre films. But one of the goals of Maiden Voyage, Chris and his daughter Eleanor’s production company, is to show that filmmakers contain multitudes.

The journey to father-daughter Columbus producing their third film for Eggers — and fourteenth overall under the Maiden Voyage banner — hinges on several different factors. The first is producorial philosophy, which Chris established during the course of making the film franchise-launching Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (2001). The filmmaker wasn’t completely satisfied with the Devil’s Snare sequence, so he requested some CG-related augmentations that an executive producer ultimately rebuffed.

“One of the executives said to me,...

Sadie Sink has had quite the journey. She is one of the rare performers who had the fate of having done Broadway even before entering her teens. It is another story that she called it quits at 11. That did not deter her from becoming a sensation with Stranger Things, striking gold as Max Mayfield.

Sadie Sink has an unsettling announcement for MCU fans ll Credits: YouTube

As a part of the central pack who saved the day, time and again from the Upside Down, Sink became a fan favorite in no time. But turns out she has had enough of fantasy roles, and is looking to explore uncharted territory.

Sadie Sink already has a plan for her future

Stranger Things brought great fame to Sadie Sink ll Image by Gage Skidmore, licensed under Cc By-sa 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Don’t let her age fool you. Sadie Sink knows what her heart wants.

The Sundance Institute has released the lineup for the 11th edition of Sundance Film Festival: London.

The Festival, which will run from June 6-9, will open with the UK premiere of writer and director Rich Peppiatt’s boisterous Irish-language film Kneecap and close with the UK premiere of Dìdi (弟弟) written and directed by Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Sean Wang.

Other titles in the program include the Zellner brothers’ Jesse Eisenberg and Riley Keough-starrer Sasquatch Sunset, Chiwetel Ejiofor’s adaptation of Jeff Hobbs’ bestselling biography Rob Peace, and Shuchi Talati’s Girls Will Be Girls, which won the 2024 Sundance Film Festival Audience Award. The documentaries include Skywalkers: A Love Story by multi-Emmy award-winning filmmaker Jeff Zimbalist and Never Look Away by Lucy Lawless in her directorial debut.

There will also be a short film program dedicated to films either produced in the UK or made by filmmakers based in the UK.

Leonardo DiCaprio, Regina Hall and Sean Penn have been confirmed to have been cast in Paul Thomas Anderson’s upcoming untitled feature.

According to a source, the movie is said to be set in California in a contemporary setting and will be an ensemble piece.

Warner Bros, who are producing the movie, are keeping all other details on the project top secret. However, it is said that the production is set to be Anderson’s most expensive project to date with an estimated $100 million price tag.

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Anderson, although a exceptional filmmaker is not known for his money making projects with the likes of ‘Phantom Thread,’ ‘Boogie Nights’ and ‘Licorice Pizza’ under his belt. In this instance it would seem that the bankability of DiCaprio is to be heavly relied on.

DiCaprio can currently be seen in Martin Scorsese...

Exclusive: Warner Bros has Paul Thomas Anderson set to direct Oscar winners Leonardo DiCaprio and Sean Penn as well as Regina Hall in an untitled film that will begin production this year in California. Anderson wrote the script, and he will produce the film with Sara Murphy and Adam Somner.

The film is currently untitled and they’re keeping the logline under wraps. We have learned that it is a contemporary setting and it is the most commercial one PTA has attempted, with commensurate budget. It came out of a relationship that Warner Bros Picture Group co-chairs/CEOs Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy built making PTA’s last film, Licorice Pizza, while they ran MGM. That film got three Oscar noms for Best Picture, and Best Screenplay and Best Director for PTA.

While DiCaprio, Penn and Hall are the leads, the new film will have a big ensemble cast...

Sold for a whopping 10 million to Fox Searchlight at Sundance back in ’17, Patti Cake$ became a major calling card for Geremy Jasper — and that forward momentum brought it to the Cannes Film Festival’s closing the Director’s Fortnight section that same year. Jasper doesn’t only write screenplays but lyrics too – and this will be the case once again with O’Dessa (and with co-writer Jason Binnick) – his sophomore project which would have gone into production this past May. Searchlight re-teamed with the filmmaker and there is probably no rush to premiere the film at Sundance but it’s a definite possibility with a line-up of Regina Hall, Sadie Sink, Kelvin Harrison Jr.…...

“No Country for Old Men” and “Harry Potter” actor Kelly Macdonald has joined the ensemble of Searchlight Pictures’ rock opera “O’Dessa.”

Written and directed by Geremy Jasper (“Patticake$”), the film is led by “Stranger Things” breakout Sadie Sink and co-stars Kelvin Harrison Jr., Murray Bartlett and Regina Hall. Set in a post-apocalyptic future, the film tells of a farm girl on an epic quest to recover a cherished family heirloom. Her journey leads her to a strange and dangerous city where she meets her one true love — but in order to save his soul, she must put the power of destiny and song to the ultimate test.

Joining Macdonald in the cast is singer-songwriter Pokey Lafarge, who most recently starred opposite Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson and Bill Skarsgard in the Netflix original “The Devil All the Time” from director Antonio Campos. Lafarge, who counts eight full length records to his credit,...

Exclusive: Regina Hall (Honk for Jesus. Save your Soul.) has closed a deal to star alongside Sadie Sink, Kelvin Harrison Jr. and Murray Bartlett in O’Dessa, Searchlight Pictures‘ original rock opera from writer-director Geremy Jasper (Patti Cake$), which commences production in Croatia in May.

Set in a post-apocalyptic future, O’Dessa follows Sink’s same-name farm girl on an epic quest to recover a cherished family heirloom. Her journey leads her to a strange and dangerous city where she meets her one true love (Harrison) – but in order to save his soul, she must put the power of destiny and song to the ultimate test.

Hall’s role is under wraps, though we know the project will feature original songs penned and produced by Jasper and Jason Binnick. Michael Gottwald will produce for the Department of Motion Pictures, along with Noah Stahl, and Rodrigo Teixeira for Rt Features. Executive producers include Jonathan Montepare,...

Exclusive: Kelvin Harrison Jr. (Chevalier) and Murray Bartlett (The White Lotus) have closed deals to star opposite Stranger Things breakout Sadie Sink in Searchlight Pictures’ original rock opera O’Dessa from Patti Cake$ filmmaker Geremy Jasper. It is heading into production in Croatia in May.

Set in a post-apocalyptic future, O’Dessa follows Sink’s farm girl of the same name on an epic quest to recover a cherished family heirloom. Her journey leads her to a strange and dangerous city where she meets her one true love – but in order to save his soul, she must put the power of destiny and song to the ultimate test.

While no details as to Bartlett’s role have been disclosed, sources tell Deadline that Harrison will play O’Dessa’s love interest, Euri Dervish — a punk performer described as an “unholy mix of Iggy Pop, Marlene Dietrich and Prince.”

Written and to be directed by Jasper,...

When IndieWire conducted its annual survey of all the cameras used by cinematographers at the Sundance Film Festival, a striking trend quickly emerged: Over 75 percent of the DPs with narrative films at the festival utilized either the Arri Alexa Mini or its large format sibling, the Alexa Mini Lf, as their camera of choice. The Mini was introduced in 2015 as a compact version of the Alexa designed primarily for use on drones and gimbals, but its combination of a traditional Alexa sensor with increased mobility eventually led to its use as the A camera on Hollywood studio movies like “A Star is Born” and “Get Out” — and now, it seems, for a majority of cinematographers in the independent realm.

The Mini’s presence in independent film began to be felt at Sundance’s 2017 iteration, where festival favorites “Patti Cake” and “Thoroughbreds,” among others, were captured with the camera. “It was a very ambitious shoot,...

Stranger Things and The Whale star Sadie Sink isn’t wasting any time lining up her next acting gig. According to Deadline, Sink will star in Searchlight‘s O’Dessa, a post-apocalyptic rock opera by Geremy Jasper. The Patti Cake director will write and direct the project and write and produce the songs with Jason Binnick.

Jasper’s O’Dessa revolves around a farmgirl on an epic quest to recover a cherished heirloom. The odyssey takes her into the bowels of a strange and ruthless city, where she falls in love. However, to save her lover’s soul, she must test the limits of destiny and song.

Michael Gottwald produces through the Department of Motion Pictures with Noah Stahl and Rodrigo Teixeira for Rt Features. Jonathan Montepare, Dan Janvey, and Lourenço Sant’Anna executive produce, making O’Dessa something of a Patti Cake reunion.

“We are so excited to be collaborating with Geremy again,...

“The Whale” and “Stranger Things” star Sadie Sink will take the lead in Searchlight’s “O’dessa,” a rock opera written and directed by Geremy Jasper.

Set in a post-apocalyptic future, “O’dessa” revolves around a farm girl whose quest to recover a treasured family heirloom leads her to a strange, dangerous city where she falls in love. In order to save her lover’s soul, she must summon the power of destiny and song.

Jasper and Jason Binnick will write and produce original music for the film, which will kick off principal photography in Croatia. Shooting begins in May.

In addition to “The Whale,” Sink recently headlined “Dear Zoe” and Taylor Swift’s “All Too Well: The Short Film.” Prior to “Patti Cake,” Jasper wrote and directed short films “Outlaws” and “Glamouriety,” for which he also composed original music.

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With her star on the rise, Sadie Sink will next be seen in the film O’Dessa, being described as a rock opera that’s set against a post apocalyptic landscape!

Deadline reports today that Geremy Jasper (Patti Cake) is writing and directing O’Dessa for Searchlight, “with original songs written and produced by Jasper and Jason Binnick.”

“Set in a post-apocalyptic future, O’Dessa is an original rock opera about a farm girl on an epic quest to recover a cherished family heirloom. Her journey leads her to a strange and dangerous city where she meets her one true love – but in order to save his soul, she must put the power of destiny and song to the ultimate test.”

“We are so excited to be collaborating with Geremy again,” said Searchlight Presidents Matthew Greenfield and David Greenbaum. “With O’Dessa, he brings extraordinary and visceral energy to a whole new cinematic landscape.

Exclusive: Following her acclaimed performance in The Whale, which included a recent Critics Choice Awards nomination, Sadie Sink has found her next film. She is set to star in Searchlight’s O’Dessa, with Geremy Jasper directing.

Penned by Jasper, with original songs written and produced by Jasper and Jason Binnick, the film reunites producers Michael Gottwald for the Department of Motion Pictures, Noah Stahl, and Rodrigo Teixeira for Rt Features as well as executive producers Jonathan Montepare, Dan Janvey, and Lourenço Sant’Anna. All worked on Jasper’s breakout hit Patti Cake.

O’Dessa is next up for Sink, who will shoot this May in Croatia before the final season of Stranger Things Vol. 5. Set in a post-apocalyptic future, the film is an original rock opera about a farm girl on an epic quest to recover a cherished family heirloom. Her journey leads her to a strange and dangerous city...

Exclusive: WME has signed writer-director Geremy Jasper for representation. Jasper’s first feature film, Patti Cake, was a breakout hit at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival. The film played at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival Directors’ Fortnight and was released theatrically by Fox Searchlight over the summer.

Jasper also wrote all the movie’s original songs, which were released as a soundtrack album on Republic Records.

His next film, O’Dessa, is set up at Searchlight with him directing and once again writing the film’s original music. He is also developing an animated series with Searchlight TV.

As co-founder of the production company Legs, Jasper co-directed VMA-nominated videos for Florence + The Machine’s “Dog Days Are Over” and Selena Gomez’s “Love You Like a Love Song.” His direction for the Target “Kaleidoscopic Fashion Spectacular,” a 20-minute live event that transformed New York’s Standard Hotel into a giant light board with more than 100 dancers,...

Tyler Perry is developing a prequel series about his popular Madea character with Showtime. The series, titled “Mabel,” would follow the early years of the character when she was in her 20s.

Showtime has ordered multiple scripts of the potential series, which Perry is co-creating with Tim Palen. JaNeika James and JaSheika James will write the script and executive produce. It is being developed as a one-hour drama.

Here is the official description of the series: “Long before she was the force of nature known as Madea, she was a smart, fierce, irresistible, dangerous, crazy 20-something black woman named Mabel Simmons. When she moved to Atlanta in 1972 she set the city — and the world — on fire.”

The character, played by Perry, has appeared in nine films, beginning with 2005’s “Diary of a Mad Black Woman.” The most recent film was 2019’s “A Madea Family Funeral.” Perry first developed the character...

After starting off on stage and then moving to the big screen, Tyler Perry’s Madea is now headed to television.

Showtime is developing Mabel, a drama series created by Perry and Tim Palen. The high-profile project, which has received a multiple-script order, tracks the origin story of the larger-than-life Madea character created and performed by Perry. It is written by JaNeika James and JaSheika James.

Per Mabel’s official description, every great story has to start somewhere and every legend has a beginning. Long before she was the force of nature known as Madea she was a smart, fierce, irresistible, dangerous, crazy 20-something black woman named…Mabel Simmons. When she moved to Atlanta in 1972 she set the city – and the world – on fire!

Perry and Palen executive produce alongside JaNeika and JaSheika James.

Perry’s Hollywood career was launched by his plays featuring Mabel “Madea” Earlene Simmons, a character...

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WestEnd Films is handling sales on the feature, which is directed by Ben Lewin (The Sessions) and set in the world of opera singing competitions.

Principal photography began in Scotland last week and will continue through January after which the filmmakers will travel to Melbourne to complete post-production.

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Exclusive: Miramax, Barnyard Projects and Snoot Entertainment have greenlit Limbo, a horror thriller written by Matthew Jennison and Chris Peckover, with Peckover set to direct.

Limbo tells the terrifying story of a young mother whose body becomes possessed by something evil, rendering her a disembodied spirt and a ghost in her own house. As this demonic double takes over her life and threatens to harm her family, she must find a way to protect her loved ones while also finding a way back to her body before it’s too late.

“We are witnessing a renaissance of quality horror films at the moment,” exclaimed Miramax’s Bill Block. “It’s a genre that continues to captivate global audiences. Having a smart script with a big idea and some fierce partners in Tim Palen, Snoot Entertainment and a fresh voice in Chris Peckover – Limbo is something we’re really excited about.