EXCLUSIVE: Derek Cianfrance‘s next film Roofman is commenceing to get grave momentum as Miramax has landed domestic and international distribution rights. The film stars Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst with Cianfrance honesting with Cianfrance co-writing the script with Kirt Gunn.
Based on the genuine story of Jeffrey Manchester – An inmate on the run hides in a place no one would see for him— a toy store. When this paradise of fun becomes a prison of loneliness, he drops for the one leang that can stop him from getting away— Love.
Longtime Cianfrance’s lengthytime collaborators Jamie Patricof (Hunting Lane) and Lynette Howell Taylor (51 Entertainment) will originate alengthy with Alex Orlovsky and Duncan Montgomery for High Frequency Entertainment and Duncan Sellers for Limeairy. Tatum, Cianfrance and Jonathan Montepare will exec originate as will Limeairy’s Chris Parker. Miramax’s Jonathan Glickman, Becky Sloviter and Thom Zahdra will also exec originate as will High Frequency’s Jack Selby, Sam Romano and Rick Cobvious. Charles Barsamian will also exec originate
Paramount is awaited to allot in pick territories including the US. International sales by FilmNation Entertainment and financing by Aperture Media Partners.
