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Maggie Gyllenhaal’s “The Lost Daughter” Acquired by Netflix Ahead of Venice World Premiere

"The Lost Daughter"

Maggie Gyllenhaal’s feature directorial debut has found a home ahead of its world premiere at Venice Film Festival next month. U.S. rights to “The Lost Daughter,” an adaptation of Elena Ferrante’s novel of the same name, have been acquired by Netflix, Deadline reports. eOne previously snagged U.K. rights to the drama.

Starring Olivia Colman, Jessie Buckley, and Dakota Johnson, “The Lost Daughter” sees an empty nester (Colman) going on vacation. She begins reliving dark moments from her past upon meeting a young woman (Johnson) and her family. Buckley portrays a younger version of Colman’s character.

Netflix previously released Gyllenhaal-starrer “The Kindergarten Teacher.”

“I’m thrilled to be working with Netflix again. They have supported so much of the work I am most proud of, and this is no exception,” said Gyllenhaal, who also penned and produced the pic. “Netflix has consistently championed filmmakers that excite and inspire me and I’m delighted to be included in that company.”

“We are honored to be part of this special journey with Maggie, her extraordinary group of collaborators, and now our new partners at Netflix, to bring this powerfully complex story to audiences around the world,” added Deborah McIntosh and Negeen Yazdi of Endeavor Content, which produced and financed “The Lost Daughter.”

Netflix is also developing a series adaptation of Ferrante’s latest novel, “The Lying Life of Adults.” It’s expected to debut next year. HBO/Rai 1 have renewed “My Brilliant Friend,” a TV reimagining of Ferrante’s four-part Neapolitan series, for a third season.

Gyllenhaal landed an Oscar nod for her supporting turn in “Crazy Heart.” Her best-known credits include “Secretary,” “The Dark Knight,” and “The Deuce.” Most recently, she appeared in and exec produced inclusive musical “Best Summer Ever.”

“The Lost Daughter” is one of the five women-directed or co-directed titles that will screen in Competition at Venice this year. The fest will run September 1-11.


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