Robert Redford’s Movie Shot in RI is Acquired by Netflix for Global Rights

Robert Redford’s Movie Shot in RI is Acquired by Netflix for Global Rights

Deadline.com reports and confirmed by RI Film Commission’ Steve Feinberg that after the theater distribution run of Robert Redford’s The Discovery, the movie will go to Netflix for global distribution.

The movie was shot in Rhode Island this year primary in Newport and Providence.

“SVOD giant Netflix has acquired global rights to Charlie McDowell’s The Discovery, starring Rooney Mara, Robert Redford and Jason Segel. The film will premiere on Netflix and also get a theatrical domestic run in 2017.”

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