Nicolas Refn Says NEON Named After Neon Demon
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- Refn said NEON got its name from his 2016 film The Neon Demon.
- Quinn was described by Refn as “very instrumental” for bringing the Pusher trilogy to the U.S. and co‑producing Only God Forgives.
- NEON debuted after The Neon Demon’s Cannes premiere, acquiring Nacho Vigalondo’s film Colossal at TIFF.
- Her Private Hell will premiere at Cannes on May 18 and in the U.S. on July 24, co‑written by Refn and Esti Giordani and starring Sophie Thatcher.
- League co‑founded NEON with Quinn, the indie banner whose name Refn says was inspired by The Neon Demon.
Why it matters: NEON and Refn gain heightened visibility with the May 18 Cannes debut and July 24 U.S. release of Her Private Hell, potentially boosting the banner’s distribution revenue.
