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Carrie Coon Thriller “I Am Not Your Mother” Hits Cannes

5/2/2026

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U.S. producers announce the thriller “I Am Not Your Mother,” starring Carrie Coon, Ben Platt and Lukas Gage.
Director Craig Johnson co-wrote the script with Ryan O’Connell.
Producers Jared Ian Goldman and Zola Elgart Glassman head Engine, financing the film through Chris Quintos, Tyler Boehm, Naia Cucukov and Peter Richards.
Mister Smith will launch sales at Cannes, with senior vice president Shane Kelly praising its self-aware, stylish tone.

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U.S. producers announce the thriller “I Am Not Your Mother,” starring Carrie Coon, Ben Platt and Lukas Gage.
Director Craig Johnson co-wrote the script with Ryan O’Connell.
Producers Jared Ian Goldman and Zola Elgart Glassman head Engine, financing the film through Chris Quintos, Tyler Boehm, Naia Cucukov and Peter Richards.
Mister Smith will launch sales at Cannes, with senior vice president Shane Kelly praising its self-aware, stylish tone.