Roadside Attractions Sets December 4 Release for Portman and Ortega Film
The dark comedy, directed by Cathy Yan, joins the late-year theatrical slate after its Sundance debut.
By Carolina Wood ·
Roadside Attractions and Vertical Entertainment have secured U.S. distribution rights for the dark crime comedy The Gallerist, setting a theatrical release date of December 4.
Natalie Portman stars as Polina Polinski, a Miami art dealer preparing for a major Art Basel presentation. Jenna Ortega plays her assistant, Kiki Gorman. The plot centers on Polina, who becomes entangled in a dangerous scheme after trying to transform a shocking situation involving a dead body into a career-defining artistic opportunity.
Cathy Yan directs the film, which she co-wrote with James Pedersen. The ensemble cast includes Sterling K. Brown, Zach Galifianakis, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Daniel Brühl, and Charli XCX. Portman produces the project alongside Jonathan King, Sophie Mas, and Ash Sarohia.
The movie previously premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. Its placement in the late-year theatrical slot follows the acquisition of rights by the two distributors. The film represents another collaboration between Yan, known for Birds of Prey, and a high-profile cast. Audiences will see the genre-bending comedy-thriller in theaters on the announced date.
