Amazon’s MGM Studios is reportedly in the final stages of acquiring Megan Park’s second film, “My Old Ass,” which stars Aubrey Plaza and Maisy Stella. According to an insider, the deal is worth $15 million.
The plan for Amazon MGM Studios is to release the film widely in theaters across the United States and Canada, with international territories yet to be determined. As with all of its titles, the film will eventually find its home on Prime Video.
Produced by LuckyChap’s Margot Robbie, Tom Ackerley, and Josey McNamara in partnership with Steven Rales of Indian Paintbrush, “My Old Ass” had a sold-out world premiere screening on Saturday evening at Utah’s Eccles Theatre.
In her review of “My Old Ass,” TheWrap’s Ariana Martinez wrote: “In her sophomore feature and first film at Sundance, Megan Park’s ‘My Old Ass’ blends the YA journey with elements of sci-fi fantasy through fresh-faced 18-year-old Elliott (Maisy Stella) as she rings in adulthood by coming face-to-face with her 39-year-old self (Aubrey Plaza).”
The film showcases a level of authenticity, particularly in the dynamics between Elliott and her friends Ro (Kerrice Brooks) and Ruthie (Maddie Ziegler), as well as her brothers Max (Seth Isaac Johnson) and Spencer (Carter Trozzolo). Stella delivers a refreshing and realistic portrayal of a queer girl who effortlessly charms the cute cashier and prioritizes having a good time over her mom’s phone calls.
“My Old Ass” marks the second major collaboration between Robbie and Ackerley’s production banner LuckyChap and Amazon’s MGM Studios, following the success of Emerald Fennell’s biting social satire “Saltburn” last year. The film grossed an impressive $20 million globally during its theatrical distribution by MGM and became one of Prime Video’s most viewed titles after its streaming debut.
Park’s directorial debut, “The Fallout,” starring Jenna Ortega, Maddie Ziegler, and Julie Bowen, received widespread critical acclaim upon its release on HBO Max in January 2022. The film, which Park also wrote, sparked more discussion across streaming platforms than any other direct-to-streaming movie last year.
The deal for “My Old Ass” was brokered by CAA Media Finance.
The news was first reported by Deadline.
Source: TheWrap