Woody Harrelson-Simu Liu Thriller ‘Last Breath’ Lands at Focus Features Out of Cannes

Focus Features has acquired the US rights and select international territories on the upcoming thriller “Last Breath” from Longshot Films and Dark Castle Entertainment, the company announced on Thursday. The film is based on a 2019 documentary of the same name.

Focus will distribute in the US with Universal Pictures International handling select territories including France, Scandinavia, Australia and New Zealand, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, South Korea and Vietnam.

The film from director Alex Parkinson stars Woody Harrelson, Finn Cole and Simu Liu. Mitchell LaFortune, Parkinson and David Brooks wrote the script.

The producers are Stewart Le Maréchal, Al Morrow, Anna Mohr-Pietsch, Jeremy Plager, Hal Sadoff, Norman Golightly, David Brooks and Paul Brooks.

The official logline for the film is: “Last Breath” is an exhilarating true story following a seasoned deep sea diver as he battles against the raging elements to execute his final rescue mission. This heart-pounding film is a gripping tale of teamwork and resilience that takes audiences on an electrifying race against time.

The film was initially developed by father and son, Paul and David Brooks, of Longshot Films and Dark Castle Entertainment, who also co-financed the film with Aperture. The film is the latest project from longtime collaborators Paul Brooks and Focus Features, after previously working together on “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3” and “Campions,” which also starred Woody Harrelson.

FilmNation is handling international sales on the film.

Deadline first reported the news.

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