Saban Films has acquired the North American distribution rights to Man Up, starring Simon Pegg (Hot Fuzz, Star Trek Into Darkness), Lake Bell (In a World, Million Dollar Arm), Rory Kinnear (Imitation Game, Skyfall) and Olivia Williams (Maps to the Stars). Directed by Ben Palmer and written by Tess Morris, the film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 19. Studio Canal is selling the film worldwide.
When Nancy (Bell) is mistaken for Jack’s (Pegg) blind date under the clock at Waterloo Station, she decides to take fate into her own hands and just go with it. What could possibly go wrong? Man Up is an honest, heart-warming romantic comedy about taking chances and rolling with the consequences. One night, two people, on a first date like no other…
“’Man Up’ is a surprising love story led by two hilarious and talented actors – Simon Pegg and Lake Bell,” said Saban Films President Bill Bromiley. “We’re always looking to acquire smart and distinctive films and this one is going to be incredibly appealing to a commercial audience.”
Anna Marsh, Head of International Film Sales at Studio Canal added “It is a great pleasure to be in business with the talented team at Saban. We look forward to working together with them to bring this heart-warming, romantic film to the big screen soon in North America”.
Man Up is co-produced by Studio Canal, Big Talk Pictures’ Nira Park, James Biddle, and Rachael Prior, and co-financed by BBC Films. Executive producers include Matthew Justice, Simon Pegg, Dan Cheesbrough, Jenny Borgars, Danny Perkins, Christine Langan and Joe Oppenheimer.
Bill Bromiley and Ness Saban negotiated the deal on behalf of Saban Films with Aska Yamaguchi of Studio Canal on behalf of the producers.
