AFM: Myriad Acquires Mike Figgis-Directed Seconds Of Pleasure

Myriad Pictures has acquired worldwide rights outside the U.K. for the Neil LaBute-scripted Seconds of Pleasure. Mike Figgis will direct a film that will star Matt Dillon, Julia Stiles, Brendan Fraser, Kristin Scott Thomas and Christina Hendricks. Seconds of Pleasure explores a series of intimate and emotionally charged events that occur among a small group of people traveling together on a trans-Atlantic flight from Chicago to London. LaBute adapted it from his novel, which weaves together the intertwined, yet separate stories, of the six couples searching for those moments that make life worth living. Seconds of Pleasure is a production of Scotlands broadcasting giant, STV. Margaret Enefer, STV Productions Head of Drama, Bill Shapter and Neil LaBute are the producers. Were delighted to be working with Myriad on this fantastic film,” Enefer said. “Neil has written an incredibly candid, blazingly witty script. We know Mike Figgis will make it shine in the most sensitive and imaginative way possible. Its a thrill to have them working together with this amazing cast. Said Myriad Pictures CEO Kirk DAmico: We immediately responded to Neil’s script, which is razor-sharp, so insightful and honest, about the real challenges and temptations people face every day. Mike Figgis is the perfect director to bring this script to life, especially with this extraordinary cast.”