New York – Tuesday, May 13, 2025 – Independent Film Company announced today that they have acquired the North American rights to the buzzy ensemble fairy tale romance 100 NIGHTS OF HERO, the sophomore feature from writer-director Julia Jackman starring Emma Corrin (NOSFERATU), Nicholas Galitzine (THE IDEA OF YOU), Maika Monroe (LONGLEGS), Amir El-Masry (LIMBO), Charli XCX (I WANT YOUR SEX), Richard E. Grant (CAN YOU EVER FORGIVE ME?), and Felicity Jones (THE BRUTALIST). The film is an adaptation of The New York Times best-selling graphic novel The One Hundred Nights Of Hero by Isabel Greenberg, and will receive a wide theatrical release later this year by the Independent Film Company.
In 100 NIGHTS OF HERO, when her neglectful husband departs after placing a secret wager to test her fidelity, Cherry (Monroe) and her sharp-witted maid, Hero (Corrin), must fend off a dangerously seductive visitor: Manfred (Galitzine).
“Making this film has been a longtime dream, ever since I first picked up Isabel Greenberg’s gorgeous graphic novel years ago,” said writer-director Julia Jackman. “It’s been a joy to shape its world and characters into something new, and I’m thrilled it found a home at Independent Film Company. I cannot wait to share it with a broader audience—led by the extraordinary talents of our brilliant ensemble cast.”
Producers Stephanie Aspin, Helen Simmons, and Grant S. Johnson commented, “Independent Film Company is truly an exciting partner. Their recent work, from CORSAGE to LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL, shows how much support they put behind independent movies in a day and age when that is increasingly rare. Scott Shooman’s vision for 100 NIGHTS OF HERO positions this film to flourish, and we couldn’t be happier to partner with them.”
“With 100 NIGHTS OF HERO, Julia Jackman has crafted a lush and defiant fairy tale that pulses with wit, romance, and danger,” said Head of IFC Entertainment Group Scott Shooman. “Boasting a remarkable cast and a rebellious sparkle, the film is exactly the kind of daring filmmaking that we champion. We can’t wait to share it on the big screen.”
100 NIGHTS OF HERO is produced by Stephanie Aspin and Helen Simmons for Erebus Pictures and Grant S. Johnson for Project Infinity. The deal was negotiated by Scott Shooman and Rachael Labes for Independent Film Company and WME Independent, CAA Media Finance and UTA Independent Film Group on behalf of the filmmakers. WME Independent is handling international sales.
About Independent Film Company
Independent Film Company (previously IFC Films) is a leading U.S. distributor of independent cinema that is operated by AMC Networks Inc. The company has been at the forefront of championing boundary-pushing, thought-provoking films for 25 years, with a commitment to delivering high-quality, filmmaker-driven cinema across all genres. Independent Film Company’s slate reaches a national audience through theatrical releases, cable Video On Demand (VOD), and digital platforms.
Some of the company’s successes over the years include Andrew Haigh’s 45 YEARS, Jennifer Kent’s THE BABADOOK, Matthew Johnson’s BLACKBERRY, Richard Linklater’s BOYHOOD, Armando Iannucci’s THE DEATH OF STALIN, Noah Baumbach’s FRANCES HA, David France’s HOW TO SURVIVE A PLAGUE, Chris Nash’s IN A VIOLENT NATURE, Colin and Cameron Cairnes’ LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL, Stephen Frears’ THE LOST KING, Adam Elliot’s MEMOIR OF A SNAIL, Olivier Assayas’ PERSONAL SHOPPER, Tran Anh Hung’s THE TASTE OF THINGS, Michael Winterbottom’s THE TRIP, and Chloe Okuno’s WATCHER.