Sony Pictures Classics has acquired the rights to The Seagull, directed by Michael Mayer and adapted by Stephan Karam from the classic play by Anton Chekhov.
The deal was negotiated between Sony Pictures Classics and CAA and Endeavor Content.
“Tom and Michael create passionate and devoted audiences for Sony Classics films and we are thrilled that The Seagull is in their excellent hands,” said producers Tom Hulce and Leslie Urdang.
Said Michael Mayer, “If I could dream up the perfect company to release my film, I would conjure Sony Classics.