Movie enthusiasts eagerly anticipating the romantic fantasy "A Big Bold Beautiful Journey," starring Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell, will find themselves enduring a slight delay, as Sony has rescheduled the film's domestic theatrical debut from May 9 to September 19. Sources intimately familiar with the production have revealed to Variety that a September release aligns more appealingly with the studio's strategy, as the month is typically dominated by horror flicks and male-centric narratives, thereby offering this female-driven cinematic event a chance to shine brightly in the spotlight.
"A Big Bold Beautiful Journey" unfolds as a whimsical tale, weaving together the lives of two complete strangers on an extraordinary emotional odyssey. The star-studded cast also includes Lily Rabe, Jodie Turner-Smith, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and Hamish Linklater, bringing depth and dimension to this enchanting narrative.
At the helm of this mesmerizing film is director Kogonada, whose previous credits include the television series "Pachinko" and the thought-provoking sci-fi drama "After Yang." The script, penned by "The Menu" screenwriter Seth Reiss, promises to delve into the hearts and minds of its characters with exquisite detail.
30West is the financial backer behind "A Big Bold Beautiful Journey," with Sony Pictures tasked with distributing the film worldwide in theaters. The production is a collaborative effort led by Imperative Entertainment's Bradley Thomas and Ryan Friedkin, alongside Seth Reiss and Youree Henley. Executive producers include Kogonada, Ilene Feldman, and Ori Eisen, who have all played crucial roles in bringing this vision to life.
When Sony Pictures emerged victorious in a fierce bidding war for the film at the European Film Market in Berlin in February 2024, the studio's motion picture group chairman, Tom Rothman, hailed it as "a project sent from the heavens."
Robbie is represented by CAA, Entertainment 360, attorney Jeff Bernstein, Aran Michael Management, and Narrative, while Farrell is represented by CAA, managers Ilene Feldman and Claudine Farrell, attorney Steve Warren, and Kovert Creative. Kogonada, too, has a formidable team behind him, including WME, Ilene Feldman Management, and attorneys Daniel Passman and Tara Kole.
