Taron Egerton is set to headline the upcoming comedy thriller titled Everybody Wants To F*ck Me. The film will also feature Jessica Henwick in a prominent role. This project is backed by Studiocanal, LuckyChap, Film4, and Parkville Pictures.
Details of the Film
The story is situated in London and explores the intricacies of modern dating. Jonathan Schey is directing and has also written the screenplay. Production is scheduled to begin next month in London.
Production and Sales
- Studiocanal will initiate worldwide sales at the American Film Market (AFM).
- The film will be released in various territories, including the UK, France, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Benelux, and Poland.
- Kharmel Cochrane is handling the casting for the film.
Both Studiocanal and Film4 are fully financing the production. Ron Halpern, Joe Naftalin, and Isobel Carter are overseeing the project for Studiocanal, while Farhana Bhula and David Kimbangi manage it for Film4. Film4 also contributed to the script’s development.
Production Companies
- LuckyChap: An Academy Award-winning production company.
- Parkville Pictures: Known for winning awards at Sundance.
Cecilia Frugiuele and Olivier Kaempfer will produce for Parkville Pictures. Egerton recently had a busy year with multiple projects, including the film She Rides Shotgun. He also starred in the Netflix thriller Carry On and the Apple TV+ series Smoke.
Co-Star’s Upcoming Projects
Jessica Henwick is currently involved in several projects. She will appear in the A24 and Studiocanal film Huntington, alongside Glen Powell and Margaret Qualley. Additionally, she has joined the Apple TV+ series Silo, becoming a series regular in Season 3 as Helen, a journalist uncovering the truth about the silo’s construction.
Henwick recently completed work on Vladimir for Netflix and The Roots Manoeuvre for BBC Films/Hulu. Studiocanal is also in post-production on Pressure, featuring Brendan Fraser and Andrew Scott.
Representation
Egerton is represented by Range Media Partners, United Agents, and Sloane Offer. Henwick is with CAA and Jackoway Austen, while Schey is associated with Sayle Screen.
