Weinstein Co. Acquires U.S. Distribution of Grace Kelly Biopic GRACE OF MONACO, Starring Nicole Kidman

By: Caryn Robbins Mar. 25, 2013

The Weinstein Company (TWC) announced today their acquisition of the U.S. distribution rights to the upcoming Grace Kelly biopic GRACE OF MONACO. The film is directed by Olivier Dahan (LA VIE EN ROSE) with a screenplay by Arash Amel (ERASED.) Pierre-Ange Le Pogam of Stone Angels produced with YRF Entertainment's Amel and Uday Chopra. Screened by TWC executives in London earlier this month, GRACE OF MONACO is set to have a December 27th limited release.

Commenting on the deal, Dahan said: "It has been a wonderful experience to be working with Nicole, Tim, Frank, and the whole group. I am very happy now to share the experience with Monsieur Weinstein and the whole team at TWC. This is exciting."

"More than thirty years after her death, Grace Kelly's story continues to be one of insurmountable allure and we are so happy Olivier Dahan has brought it new life," commented TWC Co-Chairman Harvey Weinstein. "As always, Nicole Kidman's commanding performance is the perfect portrait of a woman who was not only royalty, but who also remains a legend of the silver screen and fashion icon."

GRACE OF MONACO stars Academy Award winner Nicole Kidman (RABBIT HOLE, THE HOURS, MOULIN ROUGE!) in the lead role as Kelly and Tim Roth (ARBITRAGE, PULP FICTION, RESEVOIR DOGS) as her husband, Prince Rainier III. The film also features Milo Ventimiglia, Frank Langella, Parker Posey, Paz Vega, and Derek Jacobi in supporting roles.

The deal was negotiated in Los Angeles by COO David Glasser and Michal Steinberg for The Weinstein Company with CAA and Le Pogam on behalf of the filmmakers.