AFM 2011: Mike Figgis to Direct Matt Dillon, Julia Stiles in 'Seconds of Pleasure'

Mike Figgis will direct the ensemble drama Seconds of delight, which Neil LaBute has modified for your screen from his book of short tales that was launched beneath the same title in 2004.our editor recommendsJohn Calley Memorialized By 'Leaving Las Vegas' Director Mike Figgis (Exclusive)'Leaving Las Vegas' Director Mike Figgis Debuts Erotically Charged Dance Film Myriad Pictures has acquired worldwide rights outdoors the U.K. for your film, that's set to star Matt Dillon, Julia Stiles, Brendan Fraser, Kristin Scott Thomas and Christina Hendrix. The film will weave together several separate but connected tales about six different couples. Seconds was produced and may by produced by Scotland broadcaster STV. It's being produced by STV Productions mind of drama Margaret Enefer, Bill Shapter and LaBute. "We're delighted being coping with Myriad relating to this fantastic film," Enefer mentioned. "Neil has written an incredibly candid, blazingly witty script. Everyone knows Mike Figgis makes it shine inside the most sensitive and imaginative way possible. It's a thrill to own them dealing with this excellent cast." Added Myriad Pictures Boss Kirk D'Amico:"We immediately taken proper care of immediately Neil's script, that's razor-sharp, so informative and honest, in regards to the real challenges and lure people face each day. Mike Figgis is the greatest director to produce this script to existence, particularly with this particular amazing cast." Figgis, who's repped by WME and London's Cruickshank Cazanove, received two Academy Award nominations for writing and pointing 1995's Departing Las vegas. Throughout yesteryear few years, he's busied themselves with short films and documentaries. Related Subjects AFM Brendan Fraser Julia Stiles Neil LaBute AFM 2011