Myriad can get 'Seconds of Pleasure'

Myriad Pictures has acquired worldwide rights outdoors the U.K. for Neil LaBute's "Seconds of delight,In . being directed by Mike Figgis.Myriad made the announcement Sunday within the American Film Market. Cast includes Matt Dillon, Julia Stiles, Brendan Fraser, Kristin Scott Thomas and Christina Hendricks."Seconds of delight,In . modified by LaBute from his novel of the title, explores numerous intimate and psychologically charged occasions that occur among just a little group traveling together around the trans-Atlantic flight from Chicago to London. The project was produced which is produced by Scotland's broadcaster STV. Producers are Margaret Enefer, STV Productions' Mind of Drama, Bill Shapter and LaBute. Myriad Pictures Boss Kirk D'Amico mentioned, "We immediately taken proper care of immediately Neil's script, that's razor-sharp, so informative and honest, in regards to the real challenges and lure people face each day. Mike Figgis is the greatest director to produce this script to existence, particularly with this particular amazing cast."Production is positioned to start next summer season. Contact Dork McNary at dork.mcnary@variety.com