Thomasin McKenzie finds herself on one other harmful journey impressed by a glamorous, mysterious lady in “Eileen,” her newest massive display outing following “One Night time in Soho.” Deadline experiences that Neon has acquired North American rights to the pic, which additionally stars Oscar winner Anne Hathaway.
An adaptation of Otessa Moshfegh’s 2015 novel of the identical identify, “Eileen” is about in 1964 Massachusetts and sees secretary Eileen (McKenzie) being drawn into the world of Rebecca (Hathaway), a brand new counselor on the jail the place she works. “Their budding friendship takes a twisted flip when Rebecca reveals a darkish secret — throwing Eileen onto a sinister path,” the supply teases.
Moshfegh penned the script with Luke Goebel.
“Eileen” acquired raves out of Sundance, the place it made its world premiere.
“Seeing my ebook come to life on display has all the time been a profession objective. The premiere at Sundance was a gorgeous glimpse of what’s to return,” mentioned Moshfegh.
Hathaway, who took residence an Oscar for her portrayal of Fantine in “Les Misérables,” simply signed on to star alongside “I Might Destroy You’s” Michaela Coel in “Mom Mary,” a melodrama a couple of musician and a designer.
McKenzie’s credit embrace “The Energy of the Canine,” “Jojo Rabbit,” and “Go away No Hint.”
Supply: Women And Hollywood