After starring within the Fairly Little Liarsuniverse as Alison DeLaurentis, Sasha Pieterse is able to return to the display screen as double hassle within the psychological thriller The Picture of You. The movie follows twins Anna and Zoey (each performed by the PLL alum), one harmless and kindhearted whereas the opposite is daring and harmful. When Anna lets a person sweep her off her toes, her sibling turns into suspicious of the particular person her sister is in love with and decides to place him to the take a look at. Though it’s his loyalty that’s at stake, the siblings additionally see their unbreakable tie in danger. Will the reality deliver them nearer collectively or additional aside? On condition that the mission will probably be out very quickly, right here is every little thing it’s essential learn about it earlier than its premiere.
Does ‘The Picture of You’ Have a Launch Date?
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It will not take for much longer for Pieterse’s newest psychological thriller to return out. The movie’s launch date is Could 10, 2024, which is only some days away. Collider shared an unique look on the film’s official poster in March, and since then extra data has been revealed in regards to the twin thriller, together with the trailer and synopsis.
The lead actress started selling the upcoming movie on social media as quickly as the SAG-AFTRA strike got here to an in depth. On November 9, she shared a black and white behind-the-scenes image of her getting her make-up retouched on set.
Will ‘The Picture of You’ Be in Theaters?
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Sure, The Picture of You will come out on the massive display screen versus going instantly onto streaming. Though the movie could have a restricted theatrical run, with solely choose theaters that includes it of their programming, folks can nonetheless watch it at house through VOD. The mission will probably be obtainable digitally beginning Could 10, the identical day that the movie premieres on the massive display screen. There isn’t a information about when the movie will land on streaming but, however on condition that it’s distributed by Paramount World Content material Distribution, there’s a excessive probability that its streaming house will probably be Paramount +.
The official trailer got here out on April 1, 2024, giving viewers a glimpse at what they’ll count on from this mind-bending title. It begins off with Anna assembly Nick at a bar and the 2 hit it off immediately. Their relationship has each characters trying ahead to the longer term, with Nick even telling his work colleague that she is all the time on his thoughts. But, when every little thing looks as if a fairy story between them, Anna tells her soulmate that she has an equivalent twin named Zoey. This revelation leads the couple to expertise a setback as Nick will get seduced by his girlfriend’s sister, who is set to show that he’s simply as a lot of a participant as every other man.
Within the clip, Zoey’s mom warns her to “not be rash” when assembly her twin’s love curiosity, which hints at how the character generally is a tough particular person to deal with (and say “no” to). After their meet-up turns right into a one-night stand, every little thing goes downhill between the lead couple. Nick finds out that Anna was married earlier than and the rationale why her earlier relationship did not work out was as a result of her ex cheated on her along with her sister, which solely makes him much more annoyed at himself for doing the very same. Throughout the previous couple of minutes of the trailer, it’s clear that Zoey is not going to neglect about what occurred between her and her twin’s boyfriend, making the entire scenario a dwelling nightmare for everybody concerned. So as to add to the suspense, the clip additionally alludes to the truth that, because the siblings are equivalent, it’s almost not possible to tell apart one from the opposite (so the particular person viewers consider is the evil twin is perhaps harmless in spite of everything).
Who Stars in ‘The Picture of You’?
As beforehand talked about, Sasha Pieterse will play each Anna and Zoey in The Picture of You. The actress isn’t any stranger to portraying a villain onscreen, particularly contemplating that she was “A” in PLL. The actress was off the limelight for some time after Fairly Little Liars: The Perfectionists was canceled and has since spoken about how her battle with polycystic ovary syndrome affected her profession. Years exterior of movie and TV, Pieterse wrote a cookbook entitled Sasha in Good Style and a cooking web site. She shared with Folks on the time of the e-book’s launch about her departure from being onscreen full-time:
“Clearly performing is all the time one thing that’ll be part of my life and I hope to proceed that all the time, however I feel Sasha in Good Style
goes to be a giant a part of the following couple of years.”
Parker Younger additionally stars within the upcoming movie as Anna’s love curiosity, Nick, who finally ends up being equally drawn to her twin sister. The actor was beforehand a part of the Bravo sequence The Imposters and the CBS sitcom United States of AI.
Anna and Zoey’s rich mother and father have been delivered to the display screen by The Morning Present alum Néstor Carbonelland Academy Award-winner Mira Sorvino. The duo performs David and Alexia, who harbor simply as many secrets and techniques as their daughters.
Different names becoming a member of the solid are Michele Nordin (Coyote) as Rebecca, Rebekah Graf (The Filth) as Isabelle, and Ben Milliken (Bosch)as Hal.
What Is the Plot of ‘The Picture of You’?
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Right here is the official synopsis based on Republic Footage:
“Equivalent twins Anna and Zoe discover their bond examined over Anna’s new love, Nick. Whereas the trusting Anna is head over heels, her skeptical sister Zoe senses an online of deceit. However as Zoe digs for the reality, they’re all pulled right into a harmful sport the place honesty may show deadly.”
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Is ‘The Picture of You’ Based mostly on a E-book?
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That is an adaptation of British creator Adele Parks‘ novel of the identical identify. One of the best-selling creator has printed over 21 books and has offered over 4 million copies of them worldwide. Based mostly on the trailer and plot abstract of the movie, it looks as if the book-to-screen therapy will probably be devoted to its supply materials, which has garnered optimistic evaluations on Goodreads. Printed in 2017, the e-book was praised for its twists and turns, holding readers on the fringe of their seats with the unraveling of occasions of this twisted love triangle. The novel additionally hones in on the inseparable bond between Anna and Zoey, and the way Nick may pose a risk to their relationship. In any case, Anna is satisfied that Nick is without doubt one of the good guys, however Zoey is settled on her principle that he is not as good as her sister thinks.
“I’m totally thrilled by the immense expertise MPCA have assembled to take my story on this journey from web page to display screen. Having had the honour and alternative to look at the exceptional, vibrant and passionate performances all through filming, I merely can’t watch for the audiences to see this tense and exquisite film. It’s an absolute deal with!”
Who Is Making ‘The Picture of You’?
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The director chargeable for translating The Picture of You from web page to display screen is Jeff Fisher, who has labored with Parker Younger earlier than on the set of A Bachelor to Die For. The filmmaker has executed every little thing from romance to actuality TV, having been credited for unscripted hits like Paris Hilton‘s early-2000s present A Easy Life and Preserving Up With the Kardashians. Fisher shared an Instagram put up alongside Pieterse, and talked about his pleasure for audiences to see her embodying twins who may look alike from the skin, however are polar opposites.
Chris Sivertson, who penned the scripts for Kindred Spirits and I Know Who Killed Me, is writing the screenplay for this movie.
The Picture of You is produced by MPCA CEO Brad Krevoy, Ernie Barbarash, and David Wulf, in addition to government produced by Amanda Phillips, Lorenzo Nardini, Kaan Karahan, and AJ Riach. Krevoy additionally shared his ideas on the movie with Deadline:
“Sasha is an unbelievable actress, and I do know she, Parker, Nestor, Michelle and Mira will deliver Adele’s compelling, complicated characters to life, whereas Jeff’s artistic imaginative and prescient and dedication will actually elevate the mission into an amazing movie.”
