Netflix Acquires the Rights to Zendaya And John David Washington’s ‘Malcolm & Marie’ In $30M Deal
Per Deadline:
Washington plays a filmmaker who returns home with his girlfriend (Zendaya) following a celebratory movie premiere as he awaits what’s sure to be (an) imminent critical and financial success. The evening suddenly takes a turn as revelations about their relationships begin to surface, testing the strength of their love.
Sam Levinson (creator of HBO’s Euphoria) shot the union-compliant Malcolm & Marie on 35mm from June 17-July 2 at Feldman Architecture’s Caterpillar House in Carmel, California, under Covid-safe protocols.
The film is not screening at the festival but a 20-minute promo real was shown to buyers by CAA and Endeavor. Others in the bidding war included HBO, Amazon, Searchlight, MGM, Apple, A24 and Focus Features.
