Culture 2 min read By Trevor Kendall
Dominic West, John Cleese and Portia de Rossi Join Trudie Styler's Comedy The Reception
Dominic West, John Cleese and Portia de Rossi have joined the cast of Trudie Styler's ensemble comedy "The Reception," which, alongside Jeff Daniels and other performers, is heading toward its launch of international sales at the American Film Market.
Dominic West ("The Crown"), John Cleese ("A Fish Called Wanda") and Portia de Rossi ("Arrested Development") have joined the cast of "The Reception," the ensemble comedy from Trudie Styler. Alongside them, Jeff Daniels is also part of the film's cast, which centers on a chaotic wedding reception.
Beta Cinema is handling the project's international sales and is launching it at the American Film Market, which begins on November 10. CAA represents the rights in the United States. According to industry reports, other contributors include Guy Pearce ("The Brutalist"), Sabrina Impacciatore ("The White Lotus"), Rachael Stirling ("Rivals") and Selena Tan ("Crazy Rich Asians"). Filming is currently underway at locations in Scotland.
The announcement comes during the peak of the American Film Market, one of the most important trade fairs for the international film business, where productions and rights are sold ahead of their theatrical release. The addition of West, Cleese and de Rossi to the cast is likely to strengthen the project's position in the market.
Trudie Styler, who is involved in the film as producer and director, combines a classic ensemble approach with a comedy about family tensions and mishaps at a celebration. Further details about the plot and the planned release date were not mentioned in the available reports.
Source: variety.com
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