Anxious People (film)

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Anxious People
Directed by Marc Forster
Screenplay by David Magee
Based on Anxious People
by Fredrik Backman
Produced by
  • Fredrik Wikström Nicastro
  • Renée Wolfe
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CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Anxious People is an upcoming American comedy film directed by Marc Forster from a script adaptation by David Magee of the 2019 novel of the same name by Fredrik Backman. It stars Angelina Jolie, Aimee Lou Wood, and Jason Segel.

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The film by Marc Foster is an adaptation of the novel Anxious People by Fredrik Backman (2019), written by David Magee. Both Forster and Magee previously worked on a feature film adaptation of another book from Backman, A Man Called Ove . [1] Fredrik Wikström Nicastro and Renée Wolfe of 2DUX² are producers on the film which has been developed and financed by Hope Studios. The cast is led by Angelina Jolie and Aimee Lou Wood. [2] Principal photography began on September 2, 2025, in London, when Jason Segel joined the cast. [3]

References

  1. Wiseman, Andreas (May 2, 2025). "Angelina Jolie To Star In 'Anxious People' For 'A Man Called Otto' & 'World War Z' Director Marc Forster, Hope Studios & Black Bear — Cannes Market Hot Project". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved May 14, 2025.
  2. Wiseman, Andreas (May 14, 2025). "'The White Lotus' & 'Sex Education' Star Aimee Lou Wood Joins Angelina Jolie In 'Anxious People' With Black Bear & WME Selling At Cannes Market". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved May 14, 2025.
  3. Wiseman, Andreas (September 2, 2025). "Jason Segel Joins Angelina Jolie & Aimee Lou Wood In 'Anxious People' As Cameras Roll; Black Bear Pic Is First To Use Pinewood Indie Film Hub". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved September 2, 2025.