Netflix Nearing Deal for Léa Seydoux-Starrer ‘Gentle Monster’ After Cannes Debut
Netflix is close to finalizing a deal for the film 'Gentle Monster,' starring Léa Seydoux, after its debut at Cannes. The film has generated early awards buzz, highlighting Seydoux's performance as a distressed wife and mother. This potential acquisition follows Netflix's recent success in securing another Cannes title, 'La Bola Negra.'
- ▪Netflix is nearing a deal to acquire 'Gentle Monster' after its Cannes debut.
- ▪Léa Seydoux stars in the film, which has sparked early awards buzz.
- ▪The film portrays a wife and mother dealing with her partner's involvement in a child pornography ring.
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Home Film News May 23, 2026 7:30am PT Netflix Nearing Deal for Léa Seydoux-Starrer ‘Gentle Monster’ After Cannes Debut By Angelique Jackson Plus Icon Angelique Jackson angelique814 Latest Netflix Nears Deal on ‘La Bola Negra’ After Cannes Bidding War (EXCLUSIVE) 4 hours ago ‘La Bola Negra,’ With Penélope Cruz, Sparks Multi-Studio Bidding War After Massive 16-Minute Standing Ovation in Cannes (EXCLUSIVE) 20 hours ago Rami Malek Hesitated to Star in Ira Sachs’ Gay Drama ‘The Man I Love’ After Playing Freddie Mercury: ‘I Had to Address the Fear’ 2 days ago See All Courtesy of MK2, Frédéric Batier, Cannes Film Festival Netflix is nearing a deal to acquire Marie Kreutzer‘s “Gentle Monster,” following the film’s Cannes debut, which sparked early awards buzz for star Léa Seydoux.
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