Oteri & Higgins Join 'Intimacy Party' Cast — SkimNews
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- Courtney Hoffman completed production on her feature directorial debut "Intimacy Party," an ensemble romantic comedy led by Juno Temple that she also co-wrote with Paul Kruse
- Cheri Oteri and John Michael Higgins rounded out the cast, though their specific parts were not revealed
- UTA Independent Film Group boarded the film to oversee worldwide sales, expanding its commercial reach ahead of any market debut
- The story follows Cleo Kauffman, who recreates the intimacy party where she first met her fiancé to save their relationship, only to question whether she fell for the wrong person that night
- The previously announced supporting cast includes Richa Moorjani, Meredith Hagner, Michiel Huisman, Chris Pang, Brandon Kyle Goodman, Miles Gutierrez-Riley, and Patrick Renna
- Delirio Films' Christopher Leggett and Rafael Marmor produce alongside Jesse Schiller and Hoffman, with Amanda Massetti and Bri Hennessey of Pasta & Tacos Productions serving as executive producers; the film shot in Los Angeles using a California tax incentive
Why it matters: Securing Temple, Oteri, and Higgins — plus UTA's worldwide sales apparatus — before any festival launch gives this first-time directorial effort notable commercial gravity. The California tax credit–backed shoot signals a disciplined budget for an indie rom-com with established comedic talent and a built-in sales pipeline, raising its profile ahead of the next film-market cycle.
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