Sophia Takal’s Psychosexual Thriller ‘Act One’ Acquired by Oscilloscope Laboratories (EXCLUSIVE)
Oscilloscope Laboratories has acquired U.S. rights to the psychosexual thriller “Act One” from writer-director Sophia Takal (“Always Shine,” “Black…
Variety reports: Oscilloscope Laboratories has acquired U.S. rights to the psychosexual thriller “Act One” from writer-director Sophia Takal (“Always Shine,” “Black Christmas”), and will release it in theaters in 2027.
“Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story” star Ella Beatty will play the leading role of Hannah, a sheltered seventeen-year-old aspiring actress. “Act One” follows Hannah as she joins.
This entertainment story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Oscilloscope Laboratories, Sophia Takal’s Psychosexual Thriller and Act One’ Acquired.
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