Magnolia Pictures Lands Bob Odenkirk Actioner ‘Normal’ Following Fall Festival Buzz
Magnolia Pictures has acquired North American rights to “Normal,” an action-comedy starring Bob Odenkirk, following strong interest generated at the Venice Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), and Telluride. The deal signals continued robust sales activity emerging from the fall festival circuit, with distributors vying for promising titles ahead of the awards season.
The acquisition of “Normal” underscores the demand for character-driven action films with comedic elements, particularly those featuring established talent like Odenkirk, known for his role in “Better Call Saul.” Magnolia plans a theatrical release for the film, aiming to capitalize on the positive reception and Odenkirk’s fanbase.Other notable sales include Watermelon Pictures securing distribution for Annemarie Jacir’s “Palestine 36,” which is Palestine’s submission for the Best International Feature Oscar, and Sony Pictures Classics picking up Mamoru Hosoda’s anime feature “Scarlet” for an awards-qualifying run. These deals demonstrate a diverse range of tastes among distributors and a competitive market for autonomous films.
