Kristen Stewart, Chloe Sevigny Drama ‘Lizzie’ Chased by IFC, Magnolia, Roadside
Three distributors — Roadside Attractions with Saban Films, IFC and Magnolia Pictures — are chasing the ax-murderer period drama “Lizzie,” an individual with knowledge of the negotiations told TheWrap.
Four offers have been submitted, the fourth distributor bidding on the film was not identified.
“Lizzie” stars Chloe Sevigny as Lizzie Borden, who was tried and acquitted for the 1892 ax murders of her father and stepmother. The film also stars Kristen Stewart, who plays a servant hired by Borden’s family. There is an intense lust and desire between the two women that culminates in the graphic and extremely violent, infamous murders. Denis O’Hare also stars in the film, which Craig Macneill directed.