Lionsgate just acquired the star-studded Wet ahead of its 2027 production start.
According to Deadline, Lionsgate has acquired North America and UK distribution rights to Wet from Fifth Season and 193, a Legendary Company. Alma Har’el (Honey Boy, Lady in the Lake) will direct from a screenplay he co-wrote with Christian Stangeby. Plot details are under wraps, but the movie will begin production in the Dominican Republic in 2027.
“The script and package for Wet are undeniable. With Alma at the helm, we cannot wait to get in the water with this unbelievably talented group of people, both in front of and behind the camera,” said Adam Fogelson, chair, Lionsgate Motion Picture Group.
Wet is set to star Heated Rivalry‘s Connor Storrie, Rebecca Ferguson, Marty Supreme‘s Odessa A’zion, Javier Bardem, Spanish Grammy winner Rosalia, and Spider-Noir‘s Lukas Haas.
“Lately, I’ve had to find humor in chaos and humanity in the most unpredictable situations. I’m grateful to Lionsgate for embracing a film that speaks to this wild moment in time. I’m incredibly excited to bring this remarkable group of actors together and make a film that refuses to behave,” said Har’el.
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