Kieran Culkin and Jesse Eisenberg in a scene from ‘A Real Pain’
Searchlight Pictures has released its first trailer. a real painThe much-awaited second feature film from actor-turned-filmmaker Jesse Eisenberg is set to release in theaters on October 18.
Written and starring Eisenberg, the film also stars Kieran Culkin. The two play cousins ​​David and Benji, who reconnect on a tour of Poland in honor of their grandmother. However, when they delve into their family’s past, old tensions resurface.
a real painThe most talked-about film at the Sundance Film Festival, “The Mistake,” was acquired by Searchlight for $10 million in the event’s first major deal, making it a potential awards contender.
The film’s cast includes Jennifer Grey, Will Sharpe, Kurt Egyiawan, Liza Sadovy, and Daniel Oreskes. Notable producers include Ali Harting, Dave McCary, Ewa Puszczynska, Jennifer Semler, Eisenberg, and Emma Stone.
The project marks Eisenberg’s directorial debut, When you’re done saving the world, A dramedy starring Julianne Moore and Finn Wolfhard, which premiered at Sundance and was released by A24 in January 2023.
a real pain It’s set to premiere alongside Paramount Pictures’ horror sequel Smile 2Lionsgate’s Mark Wahlberg thriller flight riskand an as-yet-untitled Universal Pictures release.
Searchlight Pictures, following the success of Yorgos Lanthimos poor things At the Oscars, Lanthimos continues this trend with upcoming releases, including Types of kindnessHulu-Bound The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eatand Marielle Heller’s NightbitchStarring Amy Adams, which will debut at the 2024 Toronto Film Festival.
