Actress Shailene Woodley, known for her role in “Big Little Lies,” will star in the upcoming English-language comedy-drama movie titled “A Beautiful Journey.” This film is directed by French filmmaker Nathalie Marchak, who previously worked on “Out of Instinct.
The production of ‘A Beautiful Journey’ is being handled by Anonymous Federation, a collaboration between Anonymous Content and Federation Studios, along with Gabman, the company founded by Valerie Garcia, a former co-head of one of France’s top distribution studios, Mars Films.
Rosalie Cimino, who was previously a prominent representative at the agency UBBA located in Paris, will oversee production for Anonymous Federation. Meanwhile, Garcia will manage production for Gabman. Filming is set to commence in the autumn season.
In the story, Woodley takes on the role of Mary, a former swimming champion who works as a mermaid at the New York Aquarium. She’s a single parent to her 7-year-old son named Lulu, and they’re facing eviction. To shield him from the harsh reality, she tells him they’re going on an exciting adventure instead. This act of concealment eventually leads Mary to rediscover her own identity. The project has been compared to ‘Life is Beautiful’ and ‘Captain Fantastic,’ with Cimino describing it as such. Garcia highlights that the film will carry a positive tone, focusing on the powerful bond between a mother and her child.
Mark wrote the screenplay for “A Beautiful Journey” while receiving backing from a Sundance writing grant. This screenplay was selected for the Premier Cannes Screenplay List, a project that showcases exceptional feature scripts penned by female and non-binary authors.
Marchak, who debuted his first feature film, ‘Out of Instinct,’ in 2017, finds collaborating with Shailene Woodley to be a dream come true. He describes her as an extraordinary cinematic presence, her fearless honesty and profound depth making the screen shine brightly as she guides us through Mary’s sensitive, tumultuous, and ultimately transformative journey.
As a die-hard fan, I can’t contain my excitement about joining forces with the visionary director, Nathalie Marchak, on this captivating movie project! Today, I’m beyond ecstatic to share that the exceptionally gifted Shailene Woodley has agreed to take on the lead role as Mary. Her unparalleled skills will shine brilliantly in our film, giving life to Nathalie’s vision. Furthermore, her passion and artistic prowess will not only enrich our narrative but also resonate powerfully with our viewers. I can hardly wait for this incredible journey ahead!
Cimino stated that the screenplay deeply resonated with Woodley and she was fond of it. Notably, Woodley had previously given an outstanding performance as a young mother in “Big Little Lies,” which earned her an Emmy nomination. However, we didn’t discuss her role in “Big Little Lies” with her directly, but rather it was her manager who mentioned: “Shailene has already portrayed the role of a mother and she’s interested in the script, she wants to meet you, she wants to meet Nathalie!
The film’s producer stated that she and Garcia are presently in Cannes, where they’re actively seeking financing for the upcoming movie. Their goal is to begin shooting in the autumn. Most of the filming will take place across Europe, with a few days reserved for outdoor scenes in New York, according to Garcia.
In “A Beautiful Journey,” Shailene Woodley embarks on her first French production endeavor. Known for her debut role in “The Secret Life of the American Teenager” (2008), subsequent appearances in “The Descendants,” the “Divergent” series, and “The Fault in Our Stars,” Woodley is now venturing into a new project. Beyond her acting prowess, she is recognized for her activism, particularly as an environmentalist and political advocate; her 2016 arrest during the Dakota Access Pipeline protests garnered widespread attention.
As a movie enthusiast, I can tell you that securing talented actresses like Woodley for our project is no small feat. While my long-standing connections with managers and agents certainly play a role, the real game-changer is the quality of the script. A great script has a way of captivating everyone involved in its journey through an agency or management company. Actors crave compelling scripts; they yearn for strong narratives and roles they can genuinely identify with and defend passionately.
Previously, Marchak – a graduate with an LL.M from Harvard Law School and a certificate in filmmaking from New York University – was the writer and director behind the TV series “Les Siffleurs”. Currently, she holds the position of VP at the French Guild of Authors, Directors, and Producers (ARP). In the near future, we will reveal more about the main cast members and the international sales agent for this project.
Woodley is managed by CAA and Range Media Partners, while Marchak is handled by Time Art (based in France) and Paradigm (in the U.S.).
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2025-05-14 15:08