Culture 3 min read By Trevor Kendall
Dianne Wiest and Ciarán Hinds to Star in Comedy-Drama «This Old Love of Mine»
Two-time Oscar winner Dianne Wiest and Oscar nominee Ciarán Hinds will lead the comedy-drama «This Old Love of Mine», with WestEnd Films launching world sales ahead of the Toronto International Film Festival market.
Two-time Oscar winner Dianne Wiest and Oscar nominee Ciarán Hinds are set to star in the comedy-drama «This Old Love of Mine», a new project that reunites director Terry Loane with the producing team behind his earlier work. WestEnd Films has boarded world sales on the film ahead of the Toronto International Film Festival market, positioning the title for international buyers as the fall festival season gets underway.
Wiest, known for her roles in «Hannah and Her Sisters» and «Bullets Over Broadway», brings decades of stage and screen experience to the project. Hinds, an Oscar nominee for «Belfast», has built a reputation across film, television, and theater, with credits ranging from «Game of Thrones» to «Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows». The pairing of the two veteran actors is expected to be a central draw for distributors seeking prestige-driven adult fare.
Terry Loane, who previously directed «Mickybo and Me», returns to the director's chair for the project. WestEnd Films, the London-based sales and production company, has a history of backing character-driven stories and has worked with Loane before. The company's decision to launch sales ahead of TIFF signals confidence in the project's appeal to the international marketplace, where star-driven comedy-dramas with established talent remain a reliable category.
Details about the plot, supporting cast, and production schedule have not yet been disclosed. The film joins a competitive slate of titles expected to generate buzz at the Toronto market, where sales agents and buyers converge to close deals ahead of the awards season. For Wiest and Hinds, the project offers another opportunity to showcase their range in a genre that has proven fertile ground for both performers.
The announcement continues a busy period for Hinds, who has remained in steady demand since his Oscar-nominated turn in «Belfast». Wiest, meanwhile, has balanced film work with an active theater career, including recent appearances on Broadway. Their collaboration on «This Old Love of Mine» brings together two actors whose careers have been defined by a commitment to nuanced, character-focused storytelling.
WestEnd Films is expected to present the project to potential partners during the TIFF market, with further casting announcements and production details likely to follow in the coming weeks.
