L'Estranea by Paolo Strippoli arrives in Hollywood, New Line prepares the American remake

A new international recognition for Italian cinema and for director Paolo Strippoli. New Line - a historic film production and distribution company now part of the Warner Bros. Discovery group - has been awarded, at the end of a competition, the rights to make an American remake of L'Estranea, the psychological thriller chosen to represent Italy in the 2027 Oscar race for best international film. The deal also includes distribution rights to the original film in North America and select Asian markets. The remake project is still in its early stages: neither the director nor the performers of the new version have been announced.

The story, the cast and the international journey

Written by Strippoli together with Salvatore De Chirico, L'Estranea tells the story of Anna, played by Jasmine Trinca, a mother who shows up unannounced at her daughter Alice's house (Romana Maggiora Vergano). The arrival of a mysterious woman, played by Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, upsets the family balance and drags the protagonist into a disturbing Faustian pact. Also in the cast is Adriano Giannini. Presented at the Venice Film Festival, the film continued its journey at international festivals, from Toronto to Busan and Sitges, where it obtained important recognition. Strippoli also signed with WME, one of Hollywood's leading representation agencies, in October. The remake represents a further step towards the international market for the Apulian director, while the original film continues its path in the Oscar race: the shortlist of the fifteen selected titles will be announced on 15 December 2026.

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