A studio has taken the North American and British rights to a film called Wet, a project from director Alma Har'el, whose earlier films reached audiences through quiet, personal storytelling. The announcement arrives as a reminder of how much of cinema begins as a promise before it becomes a picture, when only a script, a cast and a sense of mood exist. What the film will actually be about remains undisclosed, leaving the public with names, a shooting location in the Dominican Republic set for 2027, and one cryptic remark about water to carry the imagination forward.
Lionsgate Acquires North American and U.K. Rights to Alma Har'el's 'Wet' With Connor Storrie, Rebecca Ferguson
A film that refuses to behave, with the plot kept firmly under wraps
Mark
So what actually happened here? A studio bought a movie nobody has seen.
Mimi
Lionsgate acquired distribution rights for North America and the U.K. for Wet, directed by Alma Har'el. It has a big cast attached and a script she co-wrote with Christian Stangeby.
Mark
And the cast is the selling point?
Mimi
It's a lot of names: Connor Storrie, Rebecca Ferguson, Odessa A'zion, Javier Bardem, Rosalía and Lukas Haas. Fogelson called the script and package undeniable.
Luke
Worth noting that's the buyer describing its own purchase. Nobody outside has read the script.
Mark
Do we know what the film is about?
Mimi
No. The plot is being kept under wraps. Har'el talked about finding humor in chaos, and Fogelson mentioned getting in the water, but that's all.
Luke
Right, and the title and that water line shouldn't be read as plot. That would be guessing.
Mark
Any money figures?
Luke
None reported. We don't know the price or the terms.
Mimi
What is confirmed is timing: production starts in the Dominican Republic in 2027.
Luke
Which is a schedule, not a guarantee. Release date is also unknown.
Der Puls
- Lionsgate has secured North American and U.K. distribution for Wet, a project that arrives with its plot still hidden from view.
- A large ensemble led by Connor Storrie, Rebecca Ferguson and Odessa A'zion, with Javier Bardem attached, has set the industry buzzing.
- Director Alma Har'el speaks of finding humor in chaos, and her team says the script is undeniable, yet no story details have emerged.
- Filming is slated for the Dominican Republic in 2027, and the wait for a plot, release date and financial terms now begins.
A studio has taken the North American and British rights to a film called Wet, a project from director Alma Har'el, whose earlier films reached audiences through quiet, personal storytelling. The announcement arrives as a reminder of how much of cinema begins as a promise before it becomes a picture, when only a script, a cast and a sense of mood exist. What the film will actually be about remains undisclosed, leaving the public with names, a shooting location in the Dominican Republic set for 2027, and one cryptic remark about water to carry the imagination forward.
Lionsgate has bought the right to bring Wet to theaters across North America and the United Kingdom, a deal first reported by The Hollywood Reporter. The film is directed by Alma Har'el, whose previous work includes Honey Boy and Lady in the Lake, and written with Christian Stangeby.
The cast gathers actors from film and television: Connor Storrie of Heated Rivalry, Rebecca Ferguson of Dune and Silo, Odessa A'zion of Marty Supreme, and Javier Bardem, joined by Rosalía and Lukas Haas. Fifth Season and 193, a Legendary Company, are among the producers.
The plot has not been revealed. Har'el says she has recently had to find humor in chaos and humanity in unpredictable moments, and she hopes to make a film that refuses to behave. Lionsgate's Adam Fogelson calls the package undeniable and says the studio cannot wait to get in the water with the team. That single image is the only hint at the story.
Production is scheduled to begin in the Dominican Republic in 2027. Until then, the plot, release date and financial terms remain unannounced.
Lionsgate has bought the right to put Wet in theaters across North America and the United Kingdom. The film comes from director Alma Har'el, whose earlier work includes Honey Boy and Lady in the Lake. The Hollywood Reporter was the first to report the deal.
The cast is large and drawn from several corners of film and television. Connor Storrie, known for Heated Rivalry, leads a lineup that also includes Rebecca Ferguson of Dune and Silo, and Odessa A'zion from Marty Supreme. Javier Bardem, whose credits include Biutiful and Dune, is attached, as are Rosalía, credited for Euphoria, and Lukas Haas, credited for Spider-Noir.
What the film is about has not been disclosed. Har'el wrote the screenplay with Christian Stangeby, and the plotline is being kept under wraps. The only hints come from the people involved. Har'el said in a statement that she has lately had to find humor in chaos and humanity in the most unpredictable situations. She thanked Lionsgate for embracing a film that speaks to this wild moment in time, and said she was excited to bring the cast together to make a film that refuses to behave.
The production side involves several companies. Fifth Season and 193, a Legendary Company, produced the film. Har'el, Christopher Leggett and Riva Marker are producers for Linden Entertainment. Christopher Slager and Graham Taylor are executive producing, along with Patrick Wachsberger and Ashley Stern for 193. Scott O'Brien and MaryGrace Stephenson are overseeing the project for Lionsgate, and Jordan Backhus is overseeing creative for Fifth Season.
Adam Fogelson, chair of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, said the script and package for Wet are undeniable. He added that with Har'el at the helm, the studio cannot wait to get in the water with the group of people in front of and behind the camera. The remark about water is the closest the announcement comes to a clue about the story, and it is not explained.
On the business side, Christopher Davis and Lauren Bixby negotiated for the studio. WME Independent, 193 and BALA negotiated on behalf of the filmmakers. No financial terms were reported.
Production is scheduled to begin in the Dominican Republic in 2027. Until then, the plot, a release date and the rest of the details remain to be announced, and the cast list is the main thing the public has to go on.
Bemerkenswerte Zitate
The script and package for Wet are undeniable.— Adam Fogelson, chair, Lionsgate Motion Picture Group
Har'el said she hopes to make a film that refuses to behave, and thanked Lionsgate for embracing it.— Alma Har'el, director
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