Manifest Pictures has officially launched international sales for the upcoming horror feature film Boutique, starring Oscar nominee Paul Giamatti and BAFTA winner and Shaun of the Dead alum Simon Pegg. will star in the primary roles. The UTA Independent Film Group represents all domestic distribution rights for the feature project.
Creative Leadership and Production Team
Writer-director Jim Gavin makes his feature directorial debut with this ambitious dark project. Boutique will reunite him with Touchy Feely, Giamatti’ss banner, producers of the AMC quirky comedy-drama series “Lodge 49,” which Gavin created and served as showrunner for. Jacob Jaffke will executive produce along with Giamatti. Furthermore, Tea Shop Productions joins forces with Prospect to fully finance and produce this eerie gothic story.
Eerie Storyline and Town Secrets
The tense narrative follows an American tourist during a chaotic visit to a quiet English seaside town. However, he quickly stumbles into a dangerous, murderous secret society that controls the entire local community. Ultimately, he must survive these hostile cult members while desperately searching for his favorite reclusive author.
Renowned Performers and Future Roles
Paul Giamatti recently earned major critical acclaim for his standout performance in the comedy-drama The Holdovers. He is also starring in the film Grandgear. Likewise, Simon Pegg remains widely famous for his iconic recurring roles in the massive Mission: Impossible and Star Trek film franchises. Global cinema fans are eagerly awaiting this fresh, dark collaboration between two legendary actors. We’ll keep you posted as more details surface surrounding Boutique.
Giamatti is repped by UTA, Kipperman Management, and Sloane, Offer, Weber & Dern; Dawn Sedgwick Management reps Pegg; UTA and Anonymous Content rep Gavin.
