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Édgar Ramírez and Charlotte Gainsbourg Lead Argyris Papadimitropoulos’ Island Satire 'Oh, How Fun!'

The package positions the satire for a global rollout through Cannes market sales.

Overview

  • The ensemble, which was unveiled Wednesday, is led by Édgar Ramírez, Charlotte Gainsbourg and Annabelle Wallis.
  • The story follows the wealthy Skidmore family on the Greek island of Antiparos, where a planned prank backfires and turns their holiday into chaos.
  • Lucky Number will handle international sales and CAA Media Finance will co-represent U.S. rights as the project is presented to buyers at the Cannes Film Market.
  • Production is slated to begin later in 2026 with partners from Greece, Canada and the U.K., including Blonde Audiovisual, Filmiki, La Boîte à Fanny and Subculture.
  • The cast also features Lena Headey, Angeliki Papoulia, Makis Papadimitriou and filmmaker and disability advocate Spyros Dadanides, and the director frames the film as a bigger, sharper comedy about behavior under pressure.