Poetic License": Maude Apatow's Directorial Debut Finds Home with Sony Pictures Classics
Maude Apatow's directorial debut film, "Poetic License," has found a new home with Sony Pictures Classics after a distribution issue with Row K Entertainment. The movie, starring Leslie Mann and Cooper Hoffman, received positive reviews at its Toronto premiere and will be released in 2027. The story follows Liz, a former therapist adjusting to a new town, who becomes entangled in the lives of two college friends, Sam and Ari, as they compete for her attention, leading to self-discovery and longing.
Apatow expressed her excitement about working with Sony Pictures Classics, a studio she admired growing up. The film's leadership praised Apatow's creative vision and the performances of Mann, Hoffman, and Feldman. They are eager to share Apatow's directorial debut with audiences and showcase the magic captured on screen.
"Poetic License" was directed by Maude Apatow from a script by Raffi Donatich. The film's producers include Judd Apatow, Josh Church, Benjamin Hung, Thalia Daniel, Maude Apatow, Olivia Rosenbloom, and Will Greenfield, with executive producers Jamal Daniel, Michelle Upton, Renee Witt, Harrison Kreiss, and Jay Cassidy. Sony Pictures Classics is looking forward to bringing this heartfelt and funny film to theaters next year for audiences to enjoy the captivating performances and storytelling.