EXCLUSIVE: VMI Worldwide has acquired worldwide sales rights on Breed of Greed starring Gina Gershon (Showgirls).
Directed by Ralph Hemecker who also wrote the screenplay alongside Otto Eckstein and Andrew Boszhardt, the film’s cast is rounded out by Andrew Boszhardt, Adrian Enscoe, Chelsea Gilligan, and Madison Lewis.
The synopsis reads: Following the mysterious death of the Wendolyn’s patriarch brings the pharma family back together. While the family members go to war with one another, an ancient curse preys on their greed. The Wendolyn’s made billions on painkillers, but no drug can kill the pain that they’ll soon endure.
Producers on the pic are Ralph Hemecker, Andrew Boszhardt, and Otto Eckstein. The deal was negotiated by Jessica Russo on behalf of VMI and the producing team. Scott Freije and Julie Paquit at VMI will be handling the worldwide sales and introducing the film to buyers in Cannes.
“We were immediately enthralled by the unique tone of this atmospheric, and thematically rich film. We eagerly anticipate presenting this thrilling cinematic feature to buyers in Cannes,” said Jessica Russo, COO Productions & Acquisitions at VMI.
Boszhardt added: “Otto, Ralph, and I set out to make a fun, high-concept thriller that would equally entertain and provoke. We are excited to partner with VMI, a boundary-pushing sales and distribution company, that immediately saw the potential for our film to reach and captivate a global audience.”
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