Neon plans awards push for James Gray film Paper Tiger
Distributor Neon will launch an awards campaign for James Gray's crime thriller Paper Tiger this fall after the film premiered at Cannes.
Cast members receive specific nominations
Neon intends to promote Miles Teller for best actor, Adam Driver for best supporting actor, and Scarlett Johansson for best supporting actress. This campaign ends months of speculation regarding where the three A-listers would be nominated. The film opens the New York Film Festival on Friday night before its wider release.
Production budget and festival history
The movie was made on a $15 million budget with 24 executive producers listed in its credits. It premiered to strong notices at May's Cannes Film Festival where it received a standing ovation. Enthusiasm for the project has also been cultivated at the Locarno Film Festival and private screenings.
Plot details and release timing
The story is set in 1986 Queens, New York, and follows a family entangled with the Russian mafia. The plot centers on brothers Gary and Isaac whose business enterprise puts their safety at risk. Neon acquired the project prior to its Cannes debut ahead of an November theater release.
All 2 outlets report consistently
No differences in figures, names or dates across these reports.
- The Hollywood Reporter
- Hypebeast
Reported by
2 independent outlets. Headlines as published. Links open the original report.