Catherine Zeta-Jones thriller ‘Cupid' to shoot in Mississippi

Catherine Zeta-Jones is to star for director Tate Taylor in psychological thriller Cupid, with Upgrade set to begin international sales at this week’s EFM. 

Filming is being lined up for late summer or early autumn this year in Natchez, Mississippi. 

CAA Media Finance, which arranged financing for the film, is handling US distribution rights. 

With a screenplay by brothers Carey and Shane Van Dyke, Cupid follows a couple trying to repair their marriage at the home of a seemingly helpful but unorthodox marriage counselor (Zeta-Jones). 

John Norris and Taylor will be producing alongside Ryan Donnell Smith. 

Upgrade’s Jonathan Kier commented: “Cupid brings together stellar talent on both sides of the camera. This is a smart, contained genre film with real scale in the marketplace, with a global star and a director who has consistently delivered successful, audience-driven thrillers, and we’re excited to launch it at EFM.”

Taylor said: “This movie, Cupid? Let’s just say… you may never want to seek counseling again.  Or perhaps you will, assuming you can handle it. I’m thrilled to take this journey with Catherine. There is no better artist to bring this unique thriller to life.”