Get ready, film fans! Osgood Perkins' upcoming film, The Young People, just got a major boost with the addition of the one and only Nicole Kidman to the cast! This news has sent ripples of excitement through the industry, and for good reason. Joining the previously announced Lola Tung and Nico Parker, Kidman's presence promises to elevate the project to new heights. This marks Perkins' fourth collaboration with Neon, a partnership that has already yielded impressive results.
But that's not all! The Young People boasts an impressive ensemble cast, including Brendan Hines, Cush Jumbo, Heather Graham, Johnny Knoxville, Lexi Minetree, Lily Collias, and Tatiana Maslany. With such a talented group, the film is sure to be a must-see.
Perkins himself will be directing the film from his own script. This project is particularly significant as it's the first under his new first-look deal with Neon. As part of this deal, Perkins has launched a banner called Phobos with producer Chris Ferguson. Together, they will not only develop Perkins’ own films but also produce projects from other filmmakers for Neon. Neon is co-financing The Young People alongside Lyrical Media. Perkins will produce with Ferguson and Brian Kavanaugh-Jones.
This new feature deepens Perkins’ ongoing relationship with Neon, which began with 2024’s breakout indie, a domestic box office hit grossing $75 million. They also partnered on The and are preparing for the release of Perkins’ upcoming film on November 14. This consistent collaboration suggests a strong mutual respect and a shared vision for compelling storytelling.
Kidman, recently seen in Prime Video's thriller Holland, has also wrapped production on Practical Magic 2, the sequel to her 1998 film, co-starring Sandra Bullock. On the television front, she has Scarpetta and Margo's Got Money Troubles in the works. Scarpetta, an upcoming American television series developed by Liz Sarnoff for Amazon Prime Video, is based on the book series of the same name by Patricia Cornwell. Nicole Kidman stars alongside Elle Fanning in the latter, a David E Kelley series based on the 2024 novel of the same name by Rufi Thorpe.
What do you think of this exciting casting news? Are you looking forward to seeing Nicole Kidman in The Young People? Do you think this project will be another success for Perkins and Neon? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
