Black Bear has acquired the U.S. rights to “Tuner,” and can launch the movie theatrically in 2026, the distributor introduced on Monday. “Tuner” is the characteristic movie debut of Oscar-winning author/director Daniel Roher (“Nalvany”) that stars Leo Woodall, Dustin Hoffman, Havana Rose Liu and Lior Raz.
Woodall performs a former piano prodigy turned piano tuner apprentice who’s down on his luck. Utilizing his glorious auditory abilities to assist out his discovered household (Hoffman) in a time of dire want whereas discovering love and inspiration in surprising locations with a composer (Liu), he’s compelled to make powerful selections as he will get concerned within the unsavory enterprise of cracking safes.
The romantic thriller premiered on the Telluride and Toronto Movie Festivals and can mark the corporate’s second theatrical launch.
“Coming off his acclaimed work on the Oscar-winning ‘Navalny,'[—————- Daniel shows with Tuner he’s every bit as accomplished in narrative filmmaking—bold, inventive, and delivering something truly original,” Benjamin Kramer, President of U.S. Distribution at Black Bear, said in a statement. “Tuner is sharp, surprising, and beautifully told. Leo and Havana cement themselves as the brightest of rising stars, alongside Dustin delivering one of the finest turns of his iconic career. We’re thrilled to bring it to audiences across the country.”
In her review of the film, TheWrap’s Carla Renata wrote: “’Tuner’ is a gorgeously executed tale and a reminder that it is never too late to tap into a dream, no matter what it may cost or how long it takes to manifest. The wait is always worth the reward.”
The U.S. distribution deal was brokered with UTA Independent Film Group and WME Independent. Black Bear reps the international rights to the film.
Deadline first reported the news.
