60. “Dream Scenario”
Nicolas Cage in an A24 movie that’s produced by new indie horror maven Ari Aster (“Midsommar”). What more do you need, right? Well, to that end, there’s not much more to know, but it is, a comedy and co-stars Julianne Nicholson, Michael Cera, Dylan Baker (“Hunters”), Kate Berlant (“Don’t Worry Darling“), Dylan Gelula (“Everything’s Fine”), and Tim Meadows. We’re hoping for dark comedy with a warped edge.
Release Date: TBD.
59. “The Governess”
Filmmaker Joe Talbot’s exquisite “The Last Black Man in San Francisco” was easily one of the finest, most exciting debuts of 2019, so we’re thrilled he’s returning so fast. His sophomore feature, “The Governesses,” stars Lily-Rose Depp (“The Idol”), Hoyeon (“Squid Game”), and Renate Reinsve (The Worst Person in the World). The film follows three rebellious governesses who upend the household they work in, abandoning their charges for erotic adventures.
Release Date: TBD, via A24.
58. “Firebrand”
Centering around Katherine Parr, the sixth and final wife of Henry VIII, this historical period piece drama from director Karim Aïnouz (“The Invisible Life of Eurídice Gusmão”). Alicia Vikander stars (replacing Michelle Williams) as Katherine Parr, and Jude Law as her husband, Henry VIII. Sam Riley, Eddie Marsan, Simon Russell Beale, and Erin Doherty co-star.
Release Date: TBD, but this one has film festival debut written all over it.
57. Untitled Julio Torres A24 Movie With Tilda Swinton
Now that “Los Espookys” has come to an end on HBO, all the creators are seemingly busy with other projects, and series creator and “rising weirdo,” Julio Torres can focus on his upcoming film. He is writing, directing, and starring in an A24 movie Tilda Swinton is attached to co-star in. That’s right, he has top billing over her, which is wild. The plot is under wraps, but set photos have shown a maniacal-looking Swinton on the streets of NY with a blood-red wig, and Emma Stone is one of the producers.
Release Date: TBD.
56. “The Beast”
Despite being a mainstay at Cannes, following the international success of “Saint Laurent,” “Nocturama,” and “Zombi Child,” French filmmaker Bertrand Bonello’s cache has been rising to another level. Thus, he makes that leap that many directors try, his English-Language debut, with a cast of international stars in the sci-fi drama “The Beast.” Starring Léa Seydoux and George MacKay, the film is set in a future where emotions are a threat, and the protagonist purifies her DNA to rid herself of strong feelings. Complications ensue.
Release Date: TBD, but Cannes or Venice would be safe bets depending on when it’s done.
55. “Eileen”
Filmmaker William Oldroyd is probably best known for putting Florence Pugh on the map with his 2016 directorial debut, “Lady Macbeth.” His latest, a psychological thriller, centers on the strange, sinister connection that grows between an odd young woman who works in a youth prison (Thomas McKenzie) and the new counselor (Anne Hathaway) who joins the correctional facility. Shea Whigham, Marin Ireland, and Owen Teague co-star.
Release Date: TBD, but feels like it could be a Sundance highlight
54. “I Saw The TV Glow”
The Sundance indie “We’re All Going to the World’s Fair” and its critical acclaim really turbo-charged filmmaker Jane Schoenbrun’s career. And her follow-up, set up at A24, has quite the cast in it, including popular indie rocker Phoebe Bridgers and Helena Howard (the breakout star of Josephine Decker’s “Madeline’s Madeline”). The film stars Justice Smith and Brigette Lundy-Paine (“Atypical”) as teenage outcasts bonding over their love for a scary television show, but the boundary between TV and reality begins to blur after it is mysteriously canceled. Fred Durst and Danielle Deadwyler co-star.
Release Date: TBD.
53. “The Gorge”
Director Scott Derrickson may have left the Marvel franchise “Doctor Strange,” but his horror-laden career seems more than intact (last year’s “The Black Phone” was very financially successful). The plot is under wraps of “The Gorge,” which is being made by Apple but is described as a high-action, genre-bending love story. Plus, his cast is super impressive in “Queen’s Gambit” breakout star Anya Taylor-Joy and Miles Teller of “Top Gun: Maverick” fame.
Release Date: TBD via Apple Films.
52. “Havoc”
It’s a tad surprising “The Raid” director Gareth Evans hasn’t been snagged up by a studio for a big-budget project yet. We shall see if his newest Tom Hardy-led vehicle, “Havoc,” changes that. After a drug deal goes awry, a detective must fight his way through a criminal underworld… while untangling his city’s dark web of conspiracy and corruption. The Netflix-produced action-thriller is right up Evans’ alley.
Release Date: TBD, via Netflix – AB
51. Cord Jefferson’s Untitled Feature Debut
An Emmy winner and WGA nominee for writing on “Succession,” “Watchmen,” “Master Of None” and more, TV writer Cord Jefferson’s credentials are not in question. Produced by Rian Johnson and Ram Bergman’s T-Street Productions, the film stars Jeffrey Wright as an author aiming to lay bare the hypocrisies of the publishing world. Plus, the cast is outstanding too, including Tracee Ellis Ross, Erika Alexander, Sterling K. Brown, Issa Rae, and Adam Brody.
Release Date: TBD, but it is in post-production.
