Guy Pearce, Teresa Palmer & Ann Dowd Starring In Supernatural Thriller ‘Poor Boy’; AMP Launching Sales For AFM

EXCLUSIVE: Supernatural thriller Poor Boy is set to star Guy Pearce (L.A. Confidential), Teresa Palmer (The Fall Guy) and Ann Dowd (The Handmaid’s Tale) with AMP launching world sales ahead of the American Film Market.

The synopsis reads: “After a near fatal accident on his seventh birthday, a boy awakens from his coma, only to claim to be the reincarnation of a man who died seven years ago. As the boy’s parents and the family of the deceased man wrestle with suspicion and grief, they are faced with two impossible alternatives – are they dealing with a genuine rebirth or a vengeful ghost?”

Poor Boy will feature a score arranged by Guy Pearce based on the original music of Tim Finn of Crowded House.

The film will be directed by Jeffrey Walker (Apple Cider Vinegar), adapted from Matt Cameron’s 2009 stage play. Producers are Lionel Hicks (Liquid Noise Films) and Steve Jaggi and Kylie Pascoe (Jaggi Entertainment).

Guy Pearce said: “Having been part of Poor Boy since first performing it for the Melbourne Theatre Company in 2009, it’s a great thrill to be bringing it to the screen. Matt Cameron’s vivid and emotional story delves into long buried secrets most families would rather forget, exposing universal frailties and truths that I think will captivate audiences everywhere.”

Producer Lionel Hicks added: “It is very exciting to finally get this film into production at the end of the year. Having been on a long journey with Guy and the team, securing all the elements needed, we will finally see this special story come to life.”

Anthony Buckner, AMP’s Head of Sales and Acquisitions, commented: “AMP is thrilled to launch Poor Boy on the world at AFM. This isn’t your standard ghost tale. It’s an exceptional story with high stakes, a superb cast, and an incredibly talented team to bring this supernatural puzzle to life.”