Toni Collette is about to star in “A French Pursuit,” a comedy primarily based on the French field workplace hit “Antoinette Dans Les Cévennes,” from “Twilight” filmmaker Catherine Hardwicke. HanWay Movies is promoting worldwide distribution rights.

The movie, as a result of begin taking pictures in late spring, will mark the third artistic alliance between Collette, Hardwicke and Christopher Simon, who produces through New Sparta Productions alongside Collette along with her Vocab Movies manufacturing shingle. The three beforehand labored collectively on “Miss You Already” and, most not too long ago, “Mafia Mamma.”

“A French Pursuit” is described as a heartwarming and eccentric story a few free-spirited girl pursuing love, solely to go on a stunning journey of self-discovery. Collette will play Zoe Turner, an unconventional and full of life British artwork trainer who’s head over heels for fellow insurgent spirit Jean-Louis. However when their plans for a romantic getaway are dashed, she’s heartbroken.

Because the synopsis goes, “Zoe thus embarks on a daring pursuit of Jean-Louis within the picturesque Cévennes deep within the South of France. Accompanied by the decided donkey Napoleon, Zoe grapples with the absurdities and challenges of their journey. Alongside the way in which, they encounter new pals and perils that draw them nearer, prompting Zoe to reevaluate her priorities, confront her life decisions, and rediscover her joie de vivre.”

The movie was developed by CCM, the London-based growth firm collectively run and owned by distributors Curzon, Cineart and Madman. CCM acquired the remake rights from Chapka Movies and La Filmerie, the manufacturing corporations behind the unique movie “Antoinette Dans Les Cévennes.”