Kate Mara, Leslie Mann, Ashton Kutcher and Billy Eichner are set to star in Home Shopper, a dark comedy directed by Tilman Singer. The film is based on Dev Patel’s 2018 Sundance short of the same name, whose screenplay was written by Ryan Farhoudi from a story by Leigh Whannell.
Mara plays Penny, a woman seeking an escape from a stifling marriage through the Home Shopping Network. She joins the network while co-host Cybil, played by Mann, is away, and becomes captivated by its charismatic host, Willy, played by Kutcher. When Penny’s controlling husband James discovers her secret, her obsession takes a murderous turn. Cybil’s pursuit of revenge and a rising body count complicate Penny’s attempt to cover her tracks.
Architect has launched international sales on the suburban thriller ahead of AFM. CAA Media Finance is handling North American rights. The production plans to shoot in spring 2027.
Singer, a German filmmaker, made his debut with Luz, which premiered in Berlin. His second feature, Cuckoo, starring Hunter Schafer, Jessica Henwick and Dan Stevens, also premiered in Berlin, in 2024, and was released by Neon.
Dane and Cole Eckerle of Bad Grey are producing with Aaron Bergman of Iconoclast. Jomon Thomas, Geoff McLean, Dev Patel and Natalya Pavchinskaya are executive producers.
Sources: Deadline.