Amandla Stenberg (Bodies Bodies Bodies) stars in the upcoming Sundance horror movie My Animal, and THR reports this afternoon that the film has been acquired by Paramount.
The Hollywood Reporter notes, “The studio has landed global distribution rights, excluding Canada, with distribution plans still to be determined.”
“Set in a small northern town, the story follows Heather, an outcast teenage hockey goalie (Bobbi Salvör Menuez), who falls for the town’s newcomer (Amandla Stenberg), an alluring but tormented figure skater. As their relationship deepens, Heather’s growing desires clash with her darkest secret, forcing her to control the animal within.”
My Animal is the feature debut of director Jacqueline Castel.
Jae Matthews wrote the screenplay.
Castel said in a statement to THR, “Bobbi and Amandla were my first choices when we began casting My Animal – the synchronicity of their dual commitment is the kind of magically aligned rarity that a director always dreams of. Finding our home at Paramount completed the circle, their trust and support has been extremely meaningful.”
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