Neon has acquired North American rights to “Immaculate,” a religious horror film starring Sydney Sweeney.
Sweeney, the star of “Euphoria” and “The White Lotus,” also produced the movie with Black Bear and Middle Child Pictures. Neon is planning a theatrical release on a yet-to-be-determined date.
Directed by Michael Mohan and written by Andrew Lobel, “Immaculate” follows Cecilia (Sweeney), a woman of devout faith who is offered a new role at an illustrious Italian convent. But her warm welcome to the European countryside is soon interrupted as Cecilia discovers her new home harbors some dark and horrifying secrets.
Principal photography wrapped earlier this year. Simona Tabasco (“The White Lotus”), Alvaro Morte(“Money Heist”), Benedetta Porcaroli(“Baby”) and Dora Romano(“The Hand of God”) round out the cast.
Sweeney produced “Immaculate” with Jonathan Davino for Fifty-Fifty Films, alongside Middle Child Pictures’ David Bernad, who developed the project with Sweeney following their work together on “The White Lotus.”
Teddy Schwarzman and Michael Heimler produced for Black Bear, which fully financed and represented the international sales rights. Black Bear’s John Friedberg and Christopher Casanova served as executive producers on the film, alongside Will Greenfield. “Immaculate” marks the second recent collaboration with Neon and Black Bear after Michael Mann’s “Ferrari,” which opens in theaters on Christmas Day.
Neon’s 2024 slate includes Sean Baker’s new romantic drama“Anora” and Pamela Adlon’s directorial debut“Babes,”starring Ilana Glazer and Michelle Buteau.
The deal was negotiated by Neon’s VP of acquisitions and production Jason Wald with CAA Media Finance and Paradigm on behalf of the filmmakers.
