Mothers' Instinct (upcoming film)

Mothers' Instinct
Directed byBenoît Delhomme
Screenplay bySarah Conradt
Based onMothers' Instinct
by Olivier Masset-Depasse Behind the Hatred
by Barbara Abel
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyBenoît Delhomme
Edited byJuliette Welfling
Music byAnne Nikitin
Production
companies
Distributed byNeon
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Mothers' Instinct is an upcoming psychological thriller film directed by Benoît Delhomme, a remake of Olivier Masset-Depasse's 2018 French-language film of the same name, which itself is an adaptation of the 2012 novel Behind the Hatred (Derrière la haine) by Barbara Abel. The film stars Jessica Chastain, Anne Hathaway, Josh Charles and Anders Danielsen Lie.

Premise

The friendship of two 1960s housewives rapidly deteriorates after a tragedy.

Cast

Production

In October 2020, it was reported that Olivier Masset-Depasse was hired to direct and, Jessica Chastain and Anne Hathaway were cast to star in the film.[1] Chastain's production company Freckle Films executive produced. In June 2022, Benoît Delhomme replaced Masset-Depasse as director after leaving due to a "family commitment". Josh Charles and Anders Danielsen Lie were also added to the cast.[2]

Filming began on May 25, 2022 in Union County, New Jersey.[3]

Release

In May 2022, Neon acquired the U.S. distribution rights.[4] The following month, StudioCanal acquired the UK-Ireland rights, while Amazon MGM Studios bought the rights for Canada, Australia and New Zealand.[5]

References

  1. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (October 29, 2020). "Anton Launches Jessica Chastain-Anne Hathaway Thriller Mothers' Instinct About Rival 1960's Housewives — AFM Hot Pic". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 18, 2021. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
  2. ^ Tartaglione, Nancy (June 14, 2022). "'Mothers' Instinct': Josh Charles & Anders Danielsen Lie Join Jessica Chastain & Anne Hathaway In Psychological Thriller". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 14, 2022. Retrieved June 14, 2022.
  3. ^ Kuperinsky, Amy (June 27, 2022). "Anne Hathaway back in N.J. filming 'Mothers' Instinct' thriller with Jessica Chastain". NJ.com. Archived from the original on January 22, 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
  4. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (May 11, 2022). "Neon Takes U.S. On Jessica Chastain & Anne Hathaway Thriller Mothers' Instinct". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 11, 2022. Retrieved May 11, 2022.
  5. ^ Tabbara, Mona. "Anton's Mothers' Instinct sells in key territories, new director, cast attached". Screen Daily. Retrieved November 30, 2023.

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