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SXSW Winner 'Wishful Thinking' Acquired by Sony Pictures Classics
Originally published May 1, 2026
By Brian Welk · IndieWire
AI-generated summary based on IndieWire · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jun 1, 2026
Key points
- Sony Pictures Classics acquired 'Wishful Thinking,' the SXSW top prize winner.
- The film stars Lewis Pullman and Maya Hawke in lead roles.
- Directed by Graham Parkes, it blends romance with a supernatural twist.
- The story explores how a couple's relationship affects global events.
- A release date for the film has not yet been set.
Sony Pictures Classics has acquired worldwide rights to 'Wishful Thinking,' the SXSW Film & TV festival top prize winner. The romantic dramedy with a supernatural twist stars Lewis Pullman and Maya Hawke. The film, directed by Graham Parkes, follows a couple in therapy whose relationship impacts global events. A release date has not yet been announced.
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