Searchlight Sets ‘Fire Island,’ ‘Good Luck to You, Leo Grande,’ ‘Not Okay’ for Summer 2022
variety.comAngelique Jackson Searchlight Pictures has set summer release dates for “Fire Island,” “Good Luck to You, Leo Grande” and “Not Okay.”All three films will stream exclusively as Hulu Originals in the U.S.
with “Fire Island” and “Not Okay” streaming internationally on Disney Plus as Star Originals. First out of the gate is Andrew Ahn’s “Fire Island,” which will launch on June 3.
Set and shot on location in the iconic Fire Island Pines, the movie is an unapologetic, modern day rom-com inspired by Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice.” Written by and starring Joel Kim Booster, the story centers around two best friends who set out to have a legendary week-long summer vacation with the help of cheap rosé and a cadre of eclectic friends. “Fire Island” features an epic ensemble with Bowen Yang, Margaret Cho, Conrad Ricamora, James Scully, Matt Rogers, Tomas Matos, Torian Miller, Nick Adams, Zane Phillips, Michael Graceffa, Peter Smith, and Bradley Gibson.
The film is produced by Tony Hernandez, John Hodges, and Brooke Posch of JAX Media.Starring Academy Award-winner Emma Thompson and Daryl McCormack, “Good Luck to You, Leo Grande” will be released on June 17.
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