BREAKING: Focus Features has just confirmed that the highly anticipated romantic comedy, Finding Emily, will hit U.S. theaters on August 28, 2024. Directed by Alicia MacDonald, this film boasts a star-studded cast including Angourie Rice, Spike Fearn, and Minnie Driver.
The film’s thrilling premise follows a smitten musician who receives the wrong number for his dream woman and teams up with an ambitious psychology student to track her down. This engaging storyline promises to resonate with audiences looking for heartfelt entertainment this summer.
In a global release strategy, Universal Pictures International will debut the film in U.K. theaters on May 22, 2024, amplifying excitement ahead of its U.S. release. Produced by Working Title Films, known for classics like Bridget Jones’s Diary and Notting Hill, Finding Emily is set to capture hearts in a similar vein.
This marks Alicia MacDonald’s feature directorial debut, with a script penned by Rachel Hirons, known for A Guide to Second Date Sex. Producers include industry veterans Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner for Working Title, alongside Olivier Kaempfer from Parkville Pictures.
Angourie Rice is best known for her role as Betty Brant in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, recently appearing in Spider-Man: No Way Home. She is also set to star in the upcoming musical adaptation of Mean Girls and the series The Last Thing He Told Me. Meanwhile, Spike Fearn has appeared in acclaimed films like Aftersun and will be featured alongside Liam Neeson later this year in 4 Kids Walk Into a Bank.
As the film industry gears up for its summer slate, Focus Features is also preparing to release several other exciting projects, including Robert Eggers’ Werwulf, Paul Greengrass’ The Uprising, and Georgia Oakley’s new version of Sense and Sensibility.
With audiences eagerly awaiting the summer premiere of Finding Emily, this film is poised to become a highlight of the season. Don’t miss out—mark your calendars for August 28, 2024, and keep an eye out for updates as the release date approaches!
