Sony Pictures Classics Buys Lewis Pullman and Maya Hawke Rom-Com ‘Wishful Thinking’ Following SXSW Debut
Sony Pictures Classics has acquired worldwide rights to the romantic comedy 'Wishful Thinking,' written and directed by Graham Parkes, following its world premiere at SXSW. The film stars Lewis Pullman and Maya Hawke as a couple whose relationship has supernatural effects on the world around them. 'Wishful Thinking' won the top narrative feature prize at SXSW and is set for a theatrical release under the Sony Pictures Classics banner.
- ▪'Wishful Thinking' had its world premiere at SXSW, where it won the top narrative feature prize.
- ▪The film stars Lewis Pullman and Maya Hawke as a couple undergoing a therapy seminar that triggers supernatural global events.
- ▪Sony Pictures Classics acquired the film in a deal negotiated with UTA Independent Film Group.
- ▪The movie was produced by Buckwild Pictures, Highway 10, and Pinky Promise, with Highway 10 fully financing the project.
- ▪Graham Parkes wrote and directed the film, marking a new collaboration between Sony Pictures Classics and Highway 10.
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Home Film Markets & Festivals May 1, 2026 11:00am PT Sony Pictures Classics Buys Lewis Pullman and Maya Hawke Rom-Com ‘Wishful Thinking’ Following SXSW Debut By Brent Lang Plus Icon Brent Lang Executive Editor BrentALang Latest ‘Tangled’: ‘Andor’ Star Diego Luna Joins Disney Live Action Remake 10 hours ago Avi Nesher to Direct Adaptation of Best-Seller ‘Sons and Soldiers’ for Jagman Productions (EXCLUSIVE) 12 hours ago Sony Pictures Classics Buys Lewis Pullman and Maya Hawke Rom-Com ‘Wishful Thinking’ Following SXSW Debut 14 hours ago See All Sony Pictures Classics has acquired worldwide rights to “Wishful Thinking,” which was written and directed by Graham Parkes. It stars Lewis Pullman, who also produced, and Maya Hawke.
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