Exciting News: Netflix has won a competitive bidding war for Natalie Portman’s upcoming romantic comedy, Good Sex, sealing a deal worth around $55 million.
While the European Film Market (EFM) in Berlin didn’t showcase many big deals this year, behind-the-scenes negotiations have been intense. This notable agreement stands out as one of the largest from the event.
Earlier this month, Good Sex attracted interest from major studios like Warner Bros, Amazon, and Apple before Netflix emerged victorious.
Natalie Portman, an Oscar-winning actress, will star in the film. The screenplay is written by Lena Dunham, who is also set to direct. Dunham is known for her work on Girls. The project was launched by CAA Media Finance and Film Nation Entertainment just before the market opened.
The concept of Good Sex fits well with current trends. It features an age-gap romance theme, following the success of projects like Babygirl and Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy. In this film, Portman plays Ally, who ventures into dating again after a decade in a failing relationship.
The plot unfolds as Ally, nearing her 40th birthday, is reluctantly pushed by her best friend to try her luck in New York’s chaotic dating scene. She finds herself caught between a passionate affair with a younger hipster and a more stable relationship with a successful older man. This creates an inner conflict as she navigates her feelings and desires, risking losing both men as she grapples with her identity.
Currently, casting for the two male leads is underway.
In addition to Portman, who will also produce the film with Sophie Mas, Dunham and Michael Cohen will be involved as producers through their company, Good Thing Going. Portman has expressed her admiration for Dunham’s work, sharing how Tiny Furniture inspired her.
The winning bid exceeded the original budget significantly, especially with potential tax breaks from filming in New Jersey. While it’s just shy of the record for EFM, which saw Sony pay around $60 million for A Man Called Otto last year, Good Sex exceeds that figure when accounting for these tax incentives.
Natalie Portman, known for her roles in Black Swan and May December, is also busy with other projects like Guy Ritchie’s Fountain Of Youth and Cathy Yan’s The Gallerist, both in post-production. Meanwhile, Lena Dunham is finalizing her Netflix mini-series Too Much, featuring Will Sharpe and Megan Stalter.
As of now, Netflix, CAA, and FilmNation haven’t made any comments regarding the deal.
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