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Neon Secures Rights for Scarlett Johansson's Cannes-Bound Film

4/22/2026

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Neon has secured North American distribution rights for James Gray's Paper Tiger.
The film stars Scarlett Johansson, Adam Driver, and Miles Teller and follows two brothers pursuing the American dream while entangled with the Russian Mafiya.
The project will compete at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.
The film is produced by Rodrigo Teixeira and Anthony Katagas, with French distribution by SND.
Neon backs six other Palme d’Or contenders this year.

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Story summary

Neon has secured North American distribution rights for James Gray's Paper Tiger.
The film stars Scarlett Johansson, Adam Driver, and Miles Teller and follows two brothers pursuing the American dream while entangled with the Russian Mafiya.
The project will compete at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.
The film is produced by Rodrigo Teixeira and Anthony Katagas, with French distribution by SND.
Neon backs six other Palme d’Or contenders this year.