Global Sales Acquired by Cornerstone for ‘A Waiter in Paris’
Cornerstone has secured global sales rights for the film A Waiter in Paris, featuring performances by Leo Woodall and Clémence Poésy.
Debut Feature by Director Peter Hoar
The movie marks the directorial debut in feature films for Peter Hoar, known for his work on The Last of Us and It’s a Sin. It has attracted substantial backing from BBC Film and Curzon, as well as Cineart and Madman. The film has already been pre-sold in several regions: Curzon in the UK, Cineart in the Benelux countries, and Madman in Australia. Cornerstone is set to initiate sales at the Cannes Film Festival and will collaborate with WME Independent for representation in the United States.
Plot and Production of ‘A Waiter in Paris’
A Waiter in Paris is based on the memoir by Edward Chisholm, adapted for the screen by Ben Hopkins. The plot centers on a character known as L’Anglais—depressed, highly educated, and on the brink of thirty—who relocates to Paris. Determined to succeed in the city that embodies his dreams, he dives into the elite world of Parisian waiters. His experiences include exhilarating nights that extend from the glamorous brasserie into the vibrant streets of Bastille, encounters of love and lust, and the thrill of inclusion within the city’s most enviable circle. However, beneath the surface of this fine dining environment lurks a reality filled with exploitation and instability. As the workplace tensions escalate, the once-glimmering life of L’Anglais begins to show cracks.
The film’s production is led by former film critic Jason Solomons through his company Movie Love Productions, alongside Phin Glynn, known for his work on Argentina, 1985. The development of the project involved collaboration with BBC Film Curzon, Cineart, and Madman, and filming is set to take place on location in Paris.
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