Place to Be (film)

Place to Be
Directed byKornél Mundruczó
Written byKata Wéber
Produced by
Starring
Edited byDávid Jancsó
Production
companies
  • S'YA Concept
  • Picture Works Australia (Line Producing)
  • Screen NSW
Countries
  • United States
  • Australia
  • Singapore
LanguageEnglish

Place to Be is an upcoming drama film directed by Kornél Mundruczó and written by Kata Wéber. It stars Ellen Burstyn, Taika Waititi, Pamela Anderson, Édgar Ramírez, Lena Waithe, Murray Bartlett, and Maika Monroe.

Premise

An unlikely friendship forms between no-nonsense Brooke and divorcee Nelson, as they travel from Chicago to New York City to return a lost racing pigeon.

Cast

Production

In March 2025, Kornél Mundruczó announced his next film, titled Place to Be, written by his frequent collaborator Kata Wéber. Ellen Burstyn, Taika Waititi, Pamela Anderson, Édgar Ramírez, and Lena Waithe joined the cast, as principal photography began in Sydney.[1][2][3][4] In April 2025, Murray Bartlett and Maika Monroe joined the cast.[5][6]

References

  1. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 12, 2025). "Ellen Burstyn & Taika Waititi Set For Kornél Mundruczó's Feature Drama 'Place To Be'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  2. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 17, 2025). "Pamela Anderson Joining Ellen Burstyn & Taika Waititi Drama 'Place To Be'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  3. ^ Kroll, Justin (March 19, 2025). "Edgar Ramirez Joins Kornél Mundruczó's Next Film 'Place To Be'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  4. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 19, 2025). "Lena Waithe Joins Ellen Burstyn, Taika Waititi & Pamela Anderson In Drama 'Place To Be'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  5. ^ Ramachandran, Naman (April 1, 2025). "'White Lotus' Star Murray Bartlett Joins Pamela Anderson, Ellen Burstyn in Kornél Mundruczó's 'Place to Be' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved April 2, 2025.
  6. ^ Grobar, Matt (April 3, 2025). "Maika Monroe Joins Kornél Mundruczó's 'Place To Be'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 3, 2025.