Screen Media picks up Christmas in the Caribbean starring Elizabeth Hurley

Courtesy of MSR Media

Screen Media announced the acquisition of all North American rights to the romantic comedy Christmas in the Caribbean from MSR Media International. The film is written and directed by MSR Media’s Philippe Martinez (A Week in Paradise, One Year Off, Father Christmas is Back) with co-writer and star Nathalie Cox (Clash of The Titans, Exam), and the film also stars Elizabeth Hurley (The Royals, Gossip Girl) and Caroline Quentin (Bridgerton, Life Begins). The film is produced by Philippe Martinez and Alan Latham and executive produced by Karinne Behr, Lee Beasley, Jacob Katsman, Alastair Burlingham, Gary Raskin, Danny Chan, David Nagelberg, Katharyn Howe and Logan Taylor. Financing is provided by Sherborne Media. Screen Media is planning a day-and-date theatrical and on-demand release in November 2022. MSR Media International owns international distribution rights to the film.

Left at the altar by her fiancé, Rachel (Elizabeth Hurley) takes her best friends on her honeymoon to the Caribbean, where she gets her groove on and finds love at the beach.

Katharyn Howe, vice president of Global Acquisitions and Co-Productions at Screen Media, negotiated the deal with Karinne Behr, chief executive officer of MSR Media International and Philippe Martinez.

“Christmas in the Caribbean was my fourth film shot in the beautiful islands of St. Kitts and Nevis with my dear friend and exceptional artist Elizabeth Hurley. I am so happy to have the fantastic team at Screen Media come on board to distribute Christmas in the Caribbean – they are the ideal partner to introduce this romantic comedy to audiences in the U.S.,” commented director Philippe Martinez.

“The title of Christmas in the Caribbean really says it all for us,” said Screen Media in a statement. “We love the stunning tropical setting of the film, the romantic ‘second chance at love’ storyline blended with a holiday-themed story of togetherness, and of course, the striking cast led by the inimitable Elizabeth Hurley.”

Screen Media recently acquired the action film Code Name Banshee starring Antonio Banderas, Jaime King and Tommy Flanagan and The Locksmith starring Ryan Phillippe, Kate Bosworth, and Ving Rhames. Screen Media also acquired worldwide rights to the Bella Thorne-led thriller Saint Clare, the psychological thriller Cordelia starring Antonia Campbell-Hughes and Johnny Flynn, The Good Neighbor starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers, the psychological horror film Monstrous starring Christina Ricci, the thriller The Immaculate Room starring Emile Hirsch and Kate Bosworth, Kevin Lewis’ follow up to Willy’s Wonderland, and The Accursed starring Mena Suvari. They recently released Gigi Gaston’s 9 Bullets starring Lena Headey and Sam Worthington.