Leading sales, finance and production company Protagonist Pictures is launching worldwide sales and reveals a first look image for Glenrothan, the feature directorial debut from Emmy and Golden Globe winner Brian Cox, best known for playing the ruthless family patriarch Logan Roy in HBO’s hit Succession.
The company will also screen exclusive footage for buyers at the upcoming American Film Market. The announcement came today from Protagonist’s CEO, Dave Bishop. Lionsgate, which co-developed the project with London based studio Nevision, has taken U.K. rights on the family drama, which recently wrapped production in Cox’s homeland of Scotland.
Cox will also star alongside BAFTA, Tony and Emmy Award winner Alan Cumming (GoldenEye, The Good Wife), Shirley Henderson (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, See How They Run), and Alexandra Shipp (Barbie, Anyone But You).
Glenrothan is produced by Brian Cox, Neil Zeiger, Crystine Zhang (Prisoner’s Daughter, Lee), Phin Glynn (Argentina 1985, Kill The Jockey), Nic Crum (Book of Love), James Cabourne and Vladimir Zhemtsov (Club Zero). The film is co-produced by Nevision and Blazing Griffin Pictures in association with Screen Scotland, Oval-5, Gold Rush Pictures, Head Gear, Infinity Hill and Lionsgate.
After 35 years in Chicago, Donal (Cumming) reluctantly returns to the Scottish Highlands to make amends with his estranged older brother, Sandy (Cox). Sandy needs Donal to take over the family’s whisky distillery or he will be forced to sell and give up on the family’s legacy. But their reunion forces the brothers to confront the past and the real reason Donal left Glenrothan.
“Glenrothan is a poignant, funny and powerful story about the universal themes of family and heritage, set against the stunning backdrops of Scotland and steeped in the world of whisky,” said Bishop. “Brian is an undeniable talent, both behind and in front of the camera, and is joined by the exceptional Alan Cumming – as such we are delighted to introduce buyers to this special film when we debut exclusive footage at the upcoming AFM.”
Neil Zeiger, Lead Producer added: “I have thoroughly enjoyed helping bring Glenrothan, Brian’s ‘love letter to Scotland’, to the screen. Working with our incredible cast led by Alan, Shirley and Alexandra, Brian directed the film brilliantly. A universal story, wonderful performances and stunning images define the film. I am confident Glenrothan will compel and captivate audiences wherever in the world they are.”
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Image credits: Still from Glenrothan, courtesy of Protagonist Pictures.