Overview

• Eleanor the Great marks Johansson’s first feature as director and producer, with a screenplay by Tory Kamen and June Squibb starring as a 94-year-old whose fabricated tale takes on real-world consequences.
• Sony Pictures Classics confirmed a U.S. and Canada release date of September 26 after the film premiered in Un Certain Regard at Cannes in May.
• The drama is slated to screen at TIFF and Telluride this fall as it cultivates awards-season buzz following a standing ovation and mixed reviews at Cannes.
• Johansson has spoken about daily financing and logistical hurdles during production, crediting Sony Pictures Classics with stepping in to secure funding.
• June Squibb’s late-career leading role emphasizes on-screen representation of older protagonists and has driven early press attention and awards speculation.