Wes Anderson's 'The Phoenician Scheme' Set for Summer Release by Focus Features

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Wes Anderson’s ‘The Phoenician Scheme’ Set for Summer Release by Focus Features

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Wes Anderson’s Upcoming Feature Secures Distribution

Wes Anderson’s latest film, The Phoenician Scheme, has officially found its distributor. Focus Features has acquired the global rights and plans a limited release on May 30, with a wider rollout set for June 6.

Counter-Programming Strategy

In an interesting twist of counter-programming, Lionsgate will also release the John Wick spinoff Ballerina on June 6.

Film Synopsis and Cast

The Phoenician Scheme is characterized as “the story of a family and a family business.” The film features Benicio del Toro as Zsa-zsa Korda, one of Europe’s wealthiest individuals; Mia Threapleton as Sister Liesl, his daughter and a nun; and Michael Cera as Bjorn Lund, their tutor.

Star-Studded Ensemble

The cast also includes notable names such as Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston, Riz Ahmed, Mathieu Amalric, Jeffrey Wright, Scarlett Johansson, Richard Ayoade, Rupert Friend, Hope Davis, and Benedict Cumberbatch.

Creative Team

Anderson wrote the screenplay based on a story he co-created with Roman Coppola.

Production Background

The film is produced by Indian Paintbrush and marks the third collaboration between Anderson, Indian Paintbrush, and Focus Features, following the releases of Asteroid City (2023) and Moonrise Kingdom (2012). Anderson produced the film through his company, American Empirical Pictures, alongside Steven Rales of Indian Paintbrush, with Jeremy Dawson and John Peet also serving as producers.

Collaborative Approach

Known for his consistent collaborations with both cast and crew, Anderson emphasized the unique atmosphere of his Germany-based production. “Newcomers on set often find it unusual,” he remarked at Annecy last year. “It’s not necessarily how films are typically made. Every director has their own peculiar methods, which, in my case, began with my first film.”

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Persons

Benicio del Toro, Mia Threapleton, Michael Cera, Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston, Riz Ahmed, Mathieu Amalric, Jeffrey Wright, Scarlett Johansson, Richard Ayoade, Rupert Friend, Hope Davis, Benedict Cumberbatch, Wes Anderson, Roman Coppola, Steven Rales, Jeremy Dawson, John Peet

Company Names

Focus Features, Lionsgate, Indian Paintbrush, American Empirical Pictures

Titles

The Phoenician Scheme, Ballerina, Asteroid City, Moonrise Kingdom

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