We already knew this about Studio Canal, but I love getting additional confirmation. We have had it listed on our film page since about 2014 and Studio Canal Australia confirmed it to us back when Benedict Cumberbatch was still attached. In any event, it’s great news that Variety has confirmed it this morning:

‘Pan-European major Studiocanal has acquired James Gray’s anticipated “Lost City of Z,” starring Charlie Hunnam, Robert Pattinson, Sienna Miller and Tom Holland, in multiple territories.

Studiocanal will distribute the action-adventure film in France, the U.K., Germany and Australia/New Zealand.

Sold by Sierra/Affinity, “Lost City of Z” is produced by Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner via Plan B Entertainment along with Anthony Katagas and Dale Johnson.

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The ambitious pic marks Gray’s follow-up to “The Immigrant,” his 2013 period drama with Marion Cotillard that world premiered in competition at Cannes. “Lost City of Z,” however, is not expected to play in Cannes since it’s still in early post and will not be completed in time for the festival.”

“Not expected” doesn’t mean won’t re Cannes.  I remember having a conversation with a certain director a few years back where he wasn’t saying anything about Cannes so as not to jinx!

Variety also confirms the US distributor is Paramount, but we knew that already too.  But it is worth repeating. 2016 is going to be an exciting year for Rob.

Updated: 18 March 2016

Variety have removed the Paramount reference from their article.  I’ve contacted Paramount to see if they can confirm they are not attached to distribute.  Will update on our film page if they respond.

I would love to see the promo Sierra Affinity showed at EFM j/s “Lost City of Z” shot in Belfast, Northern Ireland and in Colombia. Sierra/Affinity unveiled a promo at the EFM.”