''Mothers’ Instinct'' is an upcoming psychological thriller film directed by

Benoît Delhomme Benoît Delhomme (born 28 August 1961) is a French film cinematographer who has also worked in American and British films. He graduated from the École nationale supérieure Louis-Lumière in 1982. He was assistant cameraman on ''Jean de Florette' ...

, a remake of Olivier Masset-Depasse's 2018 French-language film of the same name, which itself was a loose adaptation of the 2012 novel ''Behind the Hatred'' (''Derrière la haine'') by Barbara Abel.

Premise

The friendship of two 1960s housewives rapidly deteriorates after a tragedy.

Cast

Jessica Chastain Jessica Michelle Chastain (born March 24, 1977) is an American actress and producer. Known for primarily starring in films with feminist themes, she has received various accolades, including an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award. ''Time'' ...

as Alice * Anne Hathaway as Celine *

Josh Charles Joshua Aaron Charles (born September 15, 1971) is an American actor. He is best known for the roles of Dan Rydell on '' Sports Night; '' Will Gardner on ''The Good Wife'', which earned him two Primetime Emmy Award nominations; and his early wo ...

* Anders Danielsen Lie *

Caroline Lagerfelt Caroline Eugenie Lagerfelt (born September 23, 1947) is a Paris-born American actress, long based in the United States, recognized for her roles on '' Sweet Magnolias'', '' Gossip Girl'', ''Six Degrees', Dirty Sexy Money', Nash Bridges'' and ...

*Eamon Patrick O'Connell as Theo *Baylen D. Bielitz as Max *Alexander Blaise as Dr. Wallace *Keeley Miller as Pregnant Mother

Production

It was announced in October 2020 that

and Anne Hathaway were cast to star in the film, with Olivier Masset-Depasse directing. Chastain's production company Freckle Films is set to executive produce. In June 2022, it was reported that

would direct after Masset-Depasse bowed out due to a family commitment.

and Anders Danielsen Lie also joined the cast. Filming began on May 25, 2022 in Union County, New Jersey.

Release

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acquired the U.S. distribution rights in May 2022.

References

External links

* {{IMDB title Upcoming films American psychological thriller films Films shot in New Jersey Films set in the 1960s American remakes of Belgian films Neon (company) films