Tom Hanks Comedy ‘A Man Called Otto’ Lands at Sony
“What an amazing all-star constellation of talent: Tom Hanks in an iconic role and an exceptional director in Mark Forster; outstanding producers in Rita Wilson, Gary Goetzman and Fredrik Wikström Nicastro; exquisite screenplay from David Magee; a worldwide best-selling book; and our long-time partner, SF Studios,” said Sony Pictures’ Motion Picture Group chairman and CEO Tom Rothman in a statement.
Wikström Nicastro stated, “Tom and Elizabeth’s passion for the material and vision for how to create a worldwide theatrical event blew us all away. We couldn’t be more excited forWilson added, “We are thrilled to partner with Sony, who have consistently shown their commitment to film and filmmakers. In this era, which offers so many ways to be entertained, we applaud Sony’s commitment to theatrical exhibition.
Negotiating the deal were Jon Freedberg, Sony Pictures exec vp, content strategy & business development, and Joe Matukewicz, Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions’ Stage 6 Films head. Negotiating for the filmmakers were CAA Media Finance, Lichter Grossman Nichols Adler Feldman & Clark and Craig Emanuel of Paul Hastings.
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