Common & Paula Patton Join Queen Latifah In New Film for 2010 Debut
Read the press release below!
Fox Searchlight Pictures President of Production Claudia Lewis announced today that principal photography on JUST WRIGHT will begin in mid July, in New York. Starring Academy Award® nominee Queen Latifah (THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES, CHICAGO), Paula Patton (PRECIOUS, MIRRORS) and Common (TERMINATOR SALVATION, AMERICAN GANGSTER), the film will be directed by Sanaa Hamri (SISTERHOOD OF THE TRAVELING PANTS 2), based on a script by Michael Elliot.
The story revolves around a sports trainer (Latifah) who finds herself falling in love with a professional basketball player (Common) while rehabilitating him from a career threatening injury. Things are further complicated because her closest friend (Patton) is also pursuing him.
“We are so happy to continue our long and fruitful relationship with Queen Latifah. As the smart and charismatic female lead, her chemistry with rising star Common will be great,” said Lewis. "Sanaa is a wonderfully talented director with a keen eye who will craft a fun romantic comedy set in the dynamic world of professional basketball."
"It's really inspiring to get to work with a cast and crew of this caliber who exhibit such dedication and ability. I love stories that have heart while at the same time are fun and entertaining. JUST WRIGHT has the right elements for me as a filmmaker," said Hamri.
The film will be released by Fox Searchlight in 2010. The film is being produced by Queen Latifah, Shakim Compere and Debra Martin Chase.
I cannot wait until this movie (Just Wright) comes out. I absolutely love the storyline. I'm thrilled that films are being made that are not the norm for the big screen. I know different doesn't always mean box office smash, but seeing the same stars with the same tired storylines will have to wear out after awhile. Thank goodness for Fox Searchlight! Please, please, please keep giving us unconventional!!