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Sophie Thatcher, Erin Kellyman and Joe Alwyn Board 17th-Century Thriller Cavendish

Cannes market sales aim to secure global buyers ahead of a September shoot in Poland.

Overview

  • The film, announced Monday across multiple outlets, teams the trio under writer-director Christopher Andrews.
  • The story follows a 1645 bride accused of witchcraft who flees a zealous hunter and joins forces with a savvy poacher.
  • Cornerstone will launch international sales at the Cannes Film Market, with CAA Media Finance handling the U.S. side.
  • Production is slated to start in September 2026 in Poland with backing shaped by a BBC Film development path and a Polish Film Institute cash rebate.
  • Producers hail from the U.K.’s Wild Swim Films and January Films alongside Poland’s Madants, as Andrews builds on a BIFA-winning debut that raised his profile.