Vertigo Releasing Acquires U.K. Rights for Emilia Clarke Jazz Drama 'Next Life'
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K.J. Yossman
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Summary
Vertigo Releasing has acquired U.K. and Ireland distribution rights for "Next Life," a romantic drama starring Emilia Clarke as an aspiring jazz singer in London's jazz scene. The film, written and directed by Drake Doremus, co-stars Édgar Ramírez and Jack Farthing, with a cameo by Ezra Collective drummer Femi Koleoso in his on-screen debut. The story follows Clarke's character Ivy as she navigates two alternate realities that force her to reconsider her life choices.
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Written and directed by Drake Doremus ("Zoe and Equals"), "Next Life" is set in London's jazz scene where Clarke's character Ivy embarks on two alternate realities forcing her to reconsider l
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