Sony Dates Tom Hanks Vehicle ‘A Man Called Otto’ for Christmas Alongside Whitney Houston Biopic
variety.comEllise Shafer Sony Pictures has a stacked lineup for the Christmas box office this year, with Tom Hanks’ upcoming film “A Man Called Otto” and the Whitney Houston biopic “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” releasing within days of each other.“A Man Called Otto,” which was acquired by Sony last week for $60 million out of the European Film Market, will debut in theaters on Christmas Day.
TriStar Pictures’ “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” starring Naomi Ackie as Houston, has now moved from Dec. 23 to Dec. 21.Based on Fredrik Backman’s bestselling novel, “A Man Called Otto” tells the story of a grumpy and strict widower who holds the rest of his neighborhood to his staunch rules.
But just as Otto is about to give up on his life, he sparks a new friendship with his neighbors, prompting him to undergo a transformation.
The film is directed by Marc Forster, with David Magee adapting the screenplay. Directed by Kasi Lemmons, the screenplay for “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” is written by Anthony McCarten.
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