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Mia Goth, Zach Galifianakis and Dan Stevens to Star in Jonathan Krisel’s Feature Debut ‘Hey Bear’

The dark comedy goes to AFM under HanWay Films, with North American sales handled by WME Independent plus UTA.

Overview

  • Portlandia co-creator Jonathan Krisel directs the film as his first feature.
  • Mia Goth leads as Claire in a darkly comic revenge tale after a grizzly kills her husband in the national parks.
  • Emmy winner Carrie Kemper wrote the screenplay, described as a “coming of rage” story.
  • HanWay Films will introduce the project to buyers at November’s American Film Market and oversee international sales.
  • Alix Madigan produces, with Carrie Kemper and Danica Radovanov as executive producers, as HanWay CEO Gabrielle Stewart praises the project’s originality and cast.