Neon has acquired the worldwide rights to "Clarissa," a film starring Sophie Okonedo, David Oyelowo, and Ayo Edebiri, directed by Arie and Chuko Esiri, according to Variety. The film, shot on 35mm film in Lagos and Delta State, Nigeria, adds to Neon's growing slate of acquisitions.
The acquisition of "Clarissa" was announced on February 6, 2026. The film also stars India Amarteifio. This news comes as Neon continues to expand its portfolio, having recently acquired the Sundance documentary "Once Upon a Time in Harlem" after a competitive bidding process, as reported by Variety.
In other film news, Bill Camp and Bruce Greenwood are set to star in "Hyde," a serial killer thriller from Graham and Parker Phillips, as revealed by Variety. The script centers on Grimes (Camp), a detective.
Meanwhile, "Pillion," a film exploring a gay BDSM relationship, is set to hit U.S. theaters on February 6, following its premiere at Cannes last year, where it won an award for its screenplay. Alexander Skarsgård, who stars in "Pillion," expressed his enthusiasm for the project, stating, "I just wanted this movie to exist." The film was directed by Harry Lighton, who adapted Adam Mars-Jones' 2020 novel "Box Hill: A Story of Low Self-Esteem."
In a separate development, lawmakers are pressuring Netflix and Paramount to guarantee the preservation of Hollywood jobs if either company acquires Warner Bros., according to multiple sources cited by Variety. Senators Schiff and Friedman, representing a district with a large industry workforce, are seeking public commitments to protect and grow employment, particularly in Los Angeles.
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