Netflix Acquires New Film “Fair Play” at Sundance Film Festival

Netflix has announced that it has purchased the new film Fair Play, which had its world debut at the Sundance Film Festival. This is one of the many things that can be purchased during the event, which is a fantastic shopping opportunity for streamers and other studios. Fair Play is the name of the film in question, and it’s a drama starring Phoebe Dynevor and Alden Ehrenreich.

Acclaimed Director Chloe Domont Takes the Helm

Chloe Domont, known for her work on “Ballers,” “Billions,” and “Star Trek: Discovery,” both wrote and directed this film, which was met with widespread critical acclaim. A representative from Variety was quoted as saying:

“Fair Play has a lot to say about the world after the #MeToo movement, and it says it entertainingly. It’s one of the few Sundance movies that has a chance to be a complete game-changer in the real world.

The show’s producers are Leopold Hughes and Ben LeClaire of T-Street, Tim White, Trevor White, and Allan Mandelbaum of Star Thrower Entertainment. Fair Play can be found on Netflix. Rian Johnson and Ram Bergman of T-Street serve as executive producers for this project.

Netflix made two significant acquisitions during the Sundance Film Festival in 2023, with this film being one of them. The other was Run Rabbit Run. They also showed the first episodes of two planned documentaries at the event. In 2023, the Sundance Film Festival hosted the world premiere of 99 written feature films. This film was one among them.

Some reports claim that Netflix spent $20 million on producing Fair Play, while others estimate that the company spent between $15 and $20 million on the project. The filming of Fair Play began in the early months of 2022.

Meet the Cast of Fair Play

• Phoebe Dynevor as Emily

• Alden Ehrenreich as Luke

• Eddie Marsan as Campbell

• Rich Sommer as Paul

• Sebastian De Souza as Rory

• Sia Alipour as Arjun

• Yacine Ramoul as Jeremie

• Brandon Bassir as Dax

• Jamie Wilkes as Quinn

• Freddy Sawyer as Derek

• Geraldine Somerville as Emily’s Mother

• Patrick Fischler as Robert Bynes

• Laurel Lefkow as Luke’s Mother

• Buck Braithwaite as Theo – Luke’s Brother

• Jim Sturgeon as Uncle J

• Linda Ljoka as Mrs. Meyers

• J. Pace as Noah’s Analyst #1

• Abe Fark as Harris Analyst #2

Release Date and Director of Fair Play

The first public screening of the movie took place at the Sundance Film Festival in January of 2023. Since then, following a protracted bidding war with many different production firms, Netflix successfully purchased the distribution rights for $20 million. The film Fair Play will have its world premiere in September at the 48th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), and the film will likely be made available on Netflix in the months that immediately follow the festival. After making the rounds at film festivals, Fair Play will likely be accessible to stream on Netflix sometime during the fall or early winter of this year.

Director: Chloe Domont

Chloe Domont is the director of the movie Fair Play. Chloe Domont was born in Los Angeles, which is located in California, United States of America. She is most recognized for her roles as a writer and director in the films Ballers (2015), Shooter (2016), and Haze (2014).

Trailer and Plot Details

While there is no trailer available for Fair Play at the moment, director Chloe Domont participated in an exclusive interview during the 2023 Sundance Picture Festival. In the interview, she discussed the reasons and sources of inspiration that led to the creation of the film, as well as the creative processes involved in its production.

Plot:

Fair Play is a drama set in New York City that focuses on the lives of two people who work at the same hedge fund firm and find themselves in a relationship fraught with complications. Their engagement takes an unexpected turn when one of them receives a promotion, leading to discussions about power dynamics and their shared finances. The film explores gender roles and the challenges of balancing ambition with a romantic relationship in a cutthroat corporate environment.

While additional narrative details are being kept under wraps, Fair Play promises to deliver a gripping and emotional portrayal of a complex professional relationship.

With its exploration of gender dynamics and power struggles, Fair Play is set to captivate audiences with its intense portrayal of life in the corporate world.