‘Longlegs’ Director Osgood Perkins Launches Production Banner, Signs First-Look Deal With Neon

As part of this new arrangement, Neon, Perkins and Ferguson will jointly produce upcoming projects, with Neon serving as the home for films that Perkins writes and directs, as well as those he produces for other filmmakers. Perkins will continue to work with producer Brian Kavanaugh-Jones of Range. Neon will release the films theatrically in the U.S. and represent the international sales rights. 

Earlier this year, Perkins directed “The Monkey,” an adaptation of a short story by Stephen King, which was another box office hit. “Longlegs” grossed a mighty $75 million domestically, while “The Monkey” earned a sizable $40 million. Neon will also release Perkins’ next film, “Keeper,” in October.

“There’s only one Osgood Perkins — fearless, deeply imaginative, relentlessly funny and operating on a frequency that’s all his own,” said Tom Quinn, Neon’s CEO. “His work lingers with you, burrows into your brain as all great art does. With Neon as his creative home, Oz will continue to cook, pushing the boundaries of his ever expanding cinematic universe. We’re thrilled to be along for the ride with Phobos and Osgood Perkins.”

The first-look deal was negotiated by Neon, CAA, Untitled and Lichter, Grossman, Nichols, Feldman, Rogal, Shikora & Clark on behalf of Perkins.