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EXCLUSIVE: Lionsgate has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire The Devil’s Double, the Lee Tamahori drama about the man who was forced to become the body double of Saddam Hussein’s thuggish son, Uday. Lionsgate team has been pursuing the film since it first aired last Saturday at the Eccles Theater, as had Summit and Relativity Media. The subject matter is rough, but festival goers have been talking about the breakout double performance by Dominic Cooper, who plays both Uday and the body double. The picture marks Tamahori’s first independent film since his breakthrough Once Were Warriors, another viscerally-shot drama with disturbing moments. The film seems a good fit for Lionsgate, which has been mentioned as competitive in several festival films. CAA and Paradigm worked together on the deal.
The Devil’s Double is one of the last titles that were on the priority lists of major buyers, in what has been a most satisfying festival for acquisition deals. Developing…
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This movie looks crazy good. So happy it’s in the right hands at LG, who will be true to its edginess.
Very good movie. Certainly well written, directed and acted.
You were right to mention Dominic and Lee. A seamless Triple Act ie. Dominic x 2 + Lee x 1. Saturday was a great nightfor the Sundance Festival. Please market this movie well LG.
Hi Anthony –
I agree with every word you say!
I look forward to singing for you at your Cabarets in both the Cannes and Venice Film Festivals this year.
Kiss,
Heidi
This movie was turrible. Don’t bother. Lionsgate is wasting their money. Spend it on a doc instead. They were all great.
movie has problems but cooper is just extraordinary
I saw this on opening night… Great film, it’ll be a jewel on Lionsgate’s 2011 slate. I bet Lionsgate’s ace team is going to do well with the film.
Fantastic film by Tamahori. Fantastic performance by Cooper. Kudos to Lionsgate for being risktakers and picking out this gem of a movie. Can’t wait until a wide release.
Wowser, didn’t see that one coming, but definitely excited to see what the team over at lions gate is going to do with it.
Glad Lionsgate pursued this one the way they did. A powerful film like this needs to be in good hands! Really looking forward to it.
So eager to see this! Props to Lionsgate, they always pick the good ones
This looks amazing. Congrats on another unique film Lionsgate!
Would never have recognized Dominic Cooper from that pic, but thanks for putting this on my radar!
Terrific performances from Cooper playing 2 parts. They are seamlessly woven together on the screen together.
The VFX split- screen work is great here, the film blew me away.
Hope it opens big.
Awesome, I can’t wait to check this one out! Great move Lionsgate.
Wounder what the box office reciepts will be in the Middle East?
This actually looks really good, it’s been awhile since Dominic Cooper was in something! I’m sure Lionsgate can pull it off…they’ve been doing pretty well lately.
This one could quietly become a break out hit. I heard Dominic Cooper gave 2 incredible performances.
Dominic Cooper was phenomenal! But I wished they hadn’t compromised on the quality of the music.