Kenneth Lonergan Casts 4 Stars in 'Tomorrow Is a Drag' for First Film Since 'Manchester by the Sea'
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Updated · Variety · May 16
Kenneth Lonergan Casts 4 Stars in 'Tomorrow Is a Drag' for First Film Since 'Manchester by the Sea'
5 articles · Updated · Variety · May 16
Aubrey Plaza, Adam Driver, Vanessa Kirby and Matthew Broderick have joined Kenneth Lonergan’s “Tomorrow Is a Drag,” one of the buzziest titles at the Cannes market.
The film marks Lonergan’s first directing effort since “Manchester by the Sea,” the 2016 drama that won two Oscars and earned him a best director nomination.
MK2 Films is handling international sales and WME North America, with Oscar-winning producer Sara Murphy backing the project through her Fat City banner.
Production is set to begin this fall in New York, while plot details remain undisclosed for the ensemble drama.
After a decade-long hiatus, can Lonergan's new film with Adam Driver and Aubrey Plaza live up to its immense Cannes hype?
Will 'Tomorrow Is a Drag' redefine the modern tragedy or follow the acclaimed dramatic formula of 'Manchester by the Sea'?
How will Aubrey Plaza’s modern comedic style fit into Kenneth Lonergan's classic world of poignant, character-driven drama?