'We are long-time admirers of Amy Adams': When Searchlight Pictures unveiled dark comedy Nightbitch, starring Adams

In a ground-breaking acquisition, Searchlight Pictures have secured the worldwide rights to Annapurna’s highly anticipated “Nightbitch," with Hollywood heavyweight, Amy Adams, set to take center stage. "'Rachel Yoder's book took my breath away'," confessed the film’s writer and director, Marielle Heller, as reported by Variety in May 2022.

Amy Adams: Embracing the 'Feral Power' of Motherhood in 'Nightbitch'

Renowned for her versatility and impressive six-time Oscar nominations, Amy Adams takes on the intriguing role of a suburban stay-at-home mother who fears she may be transforming into a canine in "Nightbitch." This unique venture, described as a “darkly comic neo-horror,” showcases a different side of Adams, already recognized for her stellar performance in Disney's "Enchanted" and its much-awaited sequel "Disenchanted."

In addition to performing the lead role, Adams produces this promising project alongside Stacy O’Neil under their Bond Group production banner. The project, currently in pre-production, is scheduled to hit the floors this September in Los Angeles, and will stream as a Hulu Original in the U.S.

"Nightbitch": A Dream Come True for Marielle Heller

For Marielle Heller, best known for her critically acclaimed drama “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” directing "Nightbitch" was a project of passion. "'And adapting it with Amy Adams in mind has been the thing that has kept me going through the pandemic'," Heller expressed with a sense of gratitude.

The partnership marked a reunion with Searchlight Pictures, with whom Heller previously worked on 2018's “Can You Ever Forgive Me?” This new acquisition deal has left many involved thrilled. "'We are long-time admirers of Amy Adams'," Searchlight Presidents David Greenbaum and Matthew Greenfield confessed, expressing their excitement about the upcoming project.

With Amy Adams' star power and Marielle Heller's distinctive directorial approach, "Nightbitch" is already shaping up to be an innovative addition to the neo-horror genre. As anticipation builds, audiences worldwide eagerly await this provocative tale of motherhood and transformation.

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