The Seagull, directed by Michael Mayer and adapted by Stephan Karam from the classic play by Anton Chekhov.
“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.
The film, based on the 122 year-old play, will be set in the time period when it was composed.
Said Michael Mayer, “If I could dream up the perfect company to release my film, I would conjure Sony Classics.