Netflix acquires rights to Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore starrer 'May December’; Set for December 2023 premiere

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Netflix has made a significant acquisition at the Cannes Film Festival, securing the rights to the upcoming movie "May December" starring Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore. The streaming giant paid an impressive $11 million for the US rights to the film, set to premiere in December 2023. Directed by Oscar-nominee Todd Haynes («Far From Heaven,» «The Velvet Underground») and written by Samy Burch, the script for «May December» was featured on 2020's The Black List. This collaboration of acclaimed talent has already garnered attention and anticipation. «May December» premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and currently holds an impressive 89% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 35 critic reviews. The Independent described it as a character study enriched by exceptional performances from Portman and Moore, delving into realms untouched by more conventional dramas. The Times praised the film as a compelling exploration of Hollywood vanity, sadism in relationships, and the complexities of self-deception. The movie was filmed in Savannah, Georgia, over the course of October and November 2022, resulting in a runtime of 113 minutes. The location and duration contribute to the atmospheric storytelling envisioned by Haynes.

Although no official trailer has been released, a brief clip of «May December» was unveiled during the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, providing audiences with a glimpse of the film's compelling narrative.

«May December» features Natalie Portman in the role of Elizabeth, marking her second collaboration with Netflix after «Annihilation.» Julianne Moore, known for her involvement in Netflix's «The Woman in the Window» and narration of «The Mind: Explained,» portrays the