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Alex Russell’s Sundance Hit ‘Lurker’ Acquired by Focus for International (EXCLUSIVE)
Focus has bought international rights to Lurker, Alex Russell's debut feature that was a standout in Sundance, where Mubi acquired it for the US
Focus Features has bought international rights to “ Lurker,” Alex Russell ‘s directorial debut about clout-chasing and the dark side of fame that became one of the standouts hits from this year’s Sundance, Variety has learned. Producers include Alex Orlovsky, Duncan Montomery, Galen Core, Francesco Melzi D’Eril, Jack Selby, Marc Marrie, Charlie McDowell, Madekwe and Olmo Schnabel. The two companies also bought “The History of Sound,” the upcoming gay romance starring Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor, with Mubi taking North American rights and Focus acquiring for the rest of the world.
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