The Young People": Lola Tung and Nico Parker Set to Star in Osgood Perkins' New Film
Lola Tung and Nico Parker are set to star in a new film titled "The Young People," directed by Osgood Perkins, known for his work on "Longlegs." The movie is based on a script penned by Perkins and will be co-financed by Neon, Lyrical Media, and released theatrically. Production is scheduled to start in Vancouver this fall.
Perkins, along with his production company Phobos, signed a deal with Neon in May. The upcoming film "Keeper," directed by Perkins, is set to be released by Neon on Nov. 14. Tung, who will play the lead in Season 3 of Prime Video's "The Summer I Turned Pretty," has also wrapped up filming for the horror feature "Forbidden Fruits," slated for a 2026 theatrical release.
Parker, known for her roles in Universal's "How To Train Your Dragon" live-action remake and Maude Apatow's "Poetic License," is set to star in the upcoming film premiering at TIFF, "Poetic License." Neon, the distributor behind the best picture Oscar winner "Anora," has a lineup of upcoming releases, including Park Chan-wook's "No Other Choice" and several films debuting at TIFF.
Lyrical Media, the co-financer of "The Young People," is currently working on post-production for Adam Wingard's "Onslaught" and Michael Sarnoski's "The Death of Robin Hood," featuring Hugh Jackman, Jodie Comer, and Bill Skarsgård. Tung is represented by CAA, Carissa Stewart, Narrative, and Jackoway Austen Tyerman et al., while Parker is represented by WME and Curtis Brown Group. Perkins is represented by CAA and Untitled Entertainment.
In conclusion, "The Young People" is an upcoming film starring Lola Tung and Nico Parker, directed by Osgood Perkins and co-financed by Neon and Lyrical Media. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting project!