Academy Award-winning actress Julia Roberts is set to headline a new thriller feature directed by acclaimed filmmaker Luca Guadagnino. Titled 'After the Hunt,' the movie is situated in the intriguing world of academia. Amazon MGM Studios has successfully acquired the project, with Roberts on board to lead the cast. The narrative, penned by Nora Garrett, revolves around a college professor who finds herself at a pivotal juncture when a prominent student levels an accusation against one of her colleagues.
The brainchild of Imagine Entertainment, 'After the Hunt' was brought to fruition by Allan Mandelbaum, who collaborated with Creative Artists Agency (CAA) to secure the involvement of both Roberts and Guadagnino. Mandelbaum and Brian Grazer from Imagine Entertainment join Guadagnino as producers for the project.
Julia Roberts, known for her versatile performances, has recently appeared in notable films such as the romantic comedy 'Ticket to Paradise' alongside George Clooney and the gripping thriller 'Leave the World Behind' featuring Mahershala Ali and Ethan Hawke. On the other hand, Luca Guadagnino has made a mark in the industry with directorial credits like 'Call Me by Your Name,' 'Suspiria,' and the upcoming 'Bones and All.'
'After the Hunt' marks a reunion between Guadagnino and Amazon MGM Studios, following their collaboration on the soon-to-be-released film 'Challengers,' starring Zendaya, Josh O'Connor, and Mike Faist. 'Challengers' delves into a complex love triangle within the realm of professional tennis.
All parties involved in 'After the Hunt' are represented by top-tier agencies, with Roberts under the guidance of Hirsch Wallenstein, Guadagnino by Range and Goodman Genow, and Garrett by Fourth Wall Management and Yorn Levine.
The news of 'After the Hunt' finding its home at Amazon MGM Studios was first reported by Deadline, solidifying the anticipation surrounding this intriguing project that brings together a stellar cast and a talented director in a gripping narrative set against the backdrop of academia.
