Lío Mehiel (“Mutt,” “After the Hunt”) and Emily Carey (“House of the Dragon”) are set to star in “Camino,” a neo-Western function from Beso and Pucci Productions that might be launched on the Cannes Market this week by way of Breaking By the Lens.
Written and directed by Annabella Fazio in her function debut, “Camino” is described as a “lyrical, tactile neo-Western exploring themes of identity, masculinity and escape, set against the backdrop of a gritty Western,” in keeping with a press launch.
Mehiel is ready for the function of Ifa, a cowboy navigating id and survival, whereas Carey will painting Ellie, a mosaic artist certain to a fading ranch. “The story follows the pair as they journey across the badlands, forging a volatile connection where devotion and betrayal begin to blur,” the discharge continues.
Mehiel first broke out within the acclaimed Sundance titles “Mutt” and “In the Summers,” and went on to look in Luca Guadagnino’s “After the Hunt.” Carey, in the meantime, held a number one function in Netflix’s “Geek Girl” and at the moment stars in “House of the Dragon,” wherein they play younger Alicent Hightower.
The challenge is being developed and co-produced by Fazio and Sofia Kunz’s Beso Productions and Emily Sky Hickin’s Pucci Productions, which just lately premiered “Bearcave” at Venice and the Lena Dunham-executive produced quick “Notice Me” at BFI Flare Competition. The movie is a Breaking By the Lens competitors finalist and marks a key title for each corporations’ slates with a concentrate on worldwide, auteur-driven storytelling and rising voices.
“’Camino’ exists beyond time in a world where dust storms and folklore feel equally real,” Kunz mentioned in a press release. “As the first project in our slate, it captures our commitment to elevating underrepresented voices and championing stories with a bold, singular vision.”
Added Hickin: “’Camino’ is a screenplay that will capture the imagination of international audiences. Set in Spain and exploring masculinity, it feels especially timely and important to bring to life.”
Emmy-winning government producer Theodora Dunlap (“Farewell Amor,” “The Independent”) can be connected to the challenge. Callo is offering continued improvement and packaging help, whereas Jade Risser has supported as line producer in early improvement.
Mehiel is represented by Paradigm, Lighthouse and Imprint. Carey is represented by Curtis Brown.
