Peter Weir's New Film Finds a Home

Source: Deadline.com

Newmarket has obtained the U.S. rights to Peter Weir's The Way Back, which is the director's first effort since 2003's Master and Commander. The film stars Colin Farrell, Ed Harris, Jim Sturgess and Saoirse Ronan.

The Way Back must not be Oscar material because Newmarket is planning to send it out next January. That's something of a surprise considering that Weir usually attracts Oscar buzz. After all, Master and Commander was nominated for Best Picture.