The distributor is eyeing a fall theatrical release.
Their budding friendship takes a twisted turn when Rebecca reveals a dark secret throwing Eileen onto a sinister path.
Eileenis Fifth Season and Likely Storys second high-profile Sundance sale afterApple acquired John CarneysFlora and Son.
‘Eileen’Courtesy of Sundance Institute
Neon are the perfect partners and we look forward to working with them.
Said Moshfegh: Seeing my book come to life on screen has always been a career goal.
The premiere at Sundance was a beautiful glimpse of what is to come.
Neon
Added Goebel: Eileenis mesmerizing on the pages, and even more so on screen.
Currently in production is Josh Oppenheimers musicalThe Endstarring Tilda Swinton, George MacKay, Moses Ingram and Michael Shannon.
Oldroyd is represented by WME, United Agents and Johnson Shapiro Slewett.
Goebel and Moshfegh are represented by WME, Frankfurt Kurnit Klein and The Clegg Agency.
The deal was negotiated by Jeff Deutchman for Neon, WME Independent and Fifth Season.
