Good Luck to You, Leo Grande

Good Luck to You, Leo Grande is an upcoming British comedy-drama film directed by Sophie Hyde from a screenplay by Katy Brand. The film stars Emma Thompson and Daryl McCormack.

Good Luck to You, Leo Grande
Directed bySophie Hyde
Screenplay byKaty Brand
Produced by
  • Debbie Gray
  • Adrian Politowski
Starring
Production
companies
  • Genesius Pictures
  • Cornerstone Films
Release date
CountryUnited Kingdom[1]
LanguageEnglish

Cast
  • Emma Thompson as Nancy Stokes
  • Daryl McCormack as Leo Grande
  • Isabella Laughland as Becky
  • Charlotte Ware as Waitress 1
  • Carina Lopes as Waitress 2

Production

Development and casting

In October 2020, it was announced that Emma Thompson would star in a film directed by Sophie Hyde from a screenplay by Katy Brand.[2] The film is a joint project between Genesius Pictures and Cornerstone Films, with Debbie Gray and Adrian Politowski producing.[2]

Daryl McCormack joined the cast in February 2021.[3]

Filming

Principal photography began on 8 March 2021 and concluded on 20 April 2021. Filming locations included London and Norwich.[4][5]

Release

Cornerstone will handle international distribution. It will premiere at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival.[6]

References
  1. "Good Luck to You, Leo Grande". Cornerstone Films. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
  2. Ravindran, Manori (27 October 2020). "Emma Thompson to Star in Comedy 'Good Luck to You, Leo Grande' From Sophie Hyde". Variety. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
  3. Grater, Tom (24 February 2021). "Daryl McCormack Joins Emma Thompson In Sophie Hyde's 'Good Luck To You, Leo Grande'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
  4. "Film and TV Projects Going Into Production - One and Done". Variety Insight. Archived from the original on 5 May 2021. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
  5. Macnab, Geoffrey (16 April 2021). "Michael Morpurgo adaptation 'Kensuke's Kingdom' completes financing with $6.5m boost from LA-based Align (exclusive)". Screen Daily. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
  6. D'Alessandro, Anthony; Patten, Dominic (9 December 2021). "Sundance 2022: Hybrid Festival Sees Princess Diana, Michael Kenneth Williams, Dakota Johnson, Bill Cosby, NYC Rock'n'Roll & Regina Hall Fill Lineup". Deadline. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
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