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Ambitious Midwest Woman Conquers Gilded Age NYC
17 Feb
Summary
- Sweeney portrays ambitious Undine Spragg in a Gilded Age New York setting.
- Studiocanal fully finances the film and handles global distribution.
- Filming is underway with Nina Gold as casting director.

Sydney Sweeney is set to star as Undine Spragg, a fiercely ambitious woman hailing from the Midwest, who aims to ascend the social ladder of turn-of-the-century New York.
Armed with beauty, a strong will, and unwavering ambition, Undine confronts an established elite, fearlessly courting controversy. The narrative follows her journey as love and fortune eventually align.
Studiocanal is providing full financing for the production, with plans for theatrical releases in its territories including the UK, France, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Poland, and Benelux. Worldwide sales will commence at the European Film Market in Berlin.
Nina Gold is leading the casting efforts to build the supporting ensemble. Ron Halpern, Shana Eddy-Grouf, and Isobel Carter are overseeing the project for Studiocanal.




