Melissa Leo Stars in Sean Byrne’s ‘The Mannequin’
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- Melissa Leo joins the cast of "The Mannequin", a serial‑killer procedural directed by Sean Byrne.
- Studiocanal’s Sixth Dimension will launch worldwide sales at Cannes and release the film in the U.K., France, Germany, Benelux, Poland, Australia and New Zealand.
- Elevation Pictures will handle distribution in Canada.
- Sean Byrne will write and direct the movie, with production slated to start this summer.
- Dangerous Animals, Byrne’s previous thriller, earned $9 million on a $2 million budget, underscoring his commercial track record.
Why it matters: Studiocanal’s Sixth Dimension launches worldwide sales at Cannes, giving the label a high‑profile entry and providing Melissa Leo a fresh starring vehicle, while distributors gain a new thriller for multiple territories.
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