Daryl Hannah’s feature directorial debut is set to make its world premiere at SXSW in just over a week, and the pic has already found a home. Deadline reports that Netflix has snagged global rights to “Paradox,” described as a “fantasy, a loud poem, and a free-spirited tale of music and love” starring Neil Young. Scheduled to hit the streamer March 23, the project will also receive a limited theatrical release.
“Paradox” centers on “a band of outlaws hiding high up in the Mountains,” the source details. “‘The Man in the Black Hat’ (Young), the ‘Particle Kid’ (Micah Nelson), and ‘Jail Time’ (Lukas Nelson) pass the hours searching for treasure while they wait for the full moon to lend its magic, bring the music, and make the spirits fly.” Hannah penned the script.
The film features original music by Young + Promise of the Real, and its soundtrack will drop on the same day it debuts on Netflix.
“Paradox” doesn’t mark Hannah’s first time stepping behind the camera. The “Kill Bill” actress previously wrote and directed the 1993 short “The Last Supper,” for which she won a Jury Prize at the Berlinale.
“‘Paradox’ sprung up spontaneously and unexpectedly, like a peculiar dandelion, popping up between the cracks in the pavement,” said Hannah. “We were fortunate to find this brief window of opportunity to share the love for the natural world, each other, and for the precious seeds of creativity and life. We are all thrilled the film will premiere at SXSW and that Netflix will be sharing it with the world.”
Most recently Hannah starred in Netflix’s “Sense8,” created by Lana and Lilly Wachowski. The sci-fi series lasted two seasons before being cancelled. Due to a passionate backlash from fans, the show will return for a two-hour series finale special set to premiere later this year.
Hannah has over 90 credits as an actress, and has starred in films including “Splash,” “Wall Street,” and “Steel Magnolias.”
“Paradox” premieres at SXSW on March 15.