Overview
- The ensemble features Sophie Okonedo in the title role alongside David Oyelowo, India Amarteifio, Ayo Edebiri and Toheeb Jimoh.
- Shot on 35mm in Lagos and Delta State, the film reimagines Virginia Woolf’s Mrs. Dalloway over the course of a single night.
- Chuko Esiri wrote the script, with Arie and Chuko Esiri directing and producing alongside Theresa Park and Nicholas Weinstock, with Nina Gold and Thomas Bassett as co-producers and Sophie Okonedo among the executive producers.
- The deal was negotiated by Neon executive Kate Gondwe with UTA Independent Film Group representing the filmmakers.
- Outlets differ on production financing, with Variety citing Afreximbank’s CANEX Creations Inc. and Deadline and THR naming Afreximbank Creative Africa Nexus and MBO Capital.