Crackle Plus Acquires 2016 Film ‘Cooped Up’ About Guy With

Crackle Plus has acquired “Cooped Up,” a movie produced in 2016 a couple of man quarantined with coronavirus, and can launch it on May 14, it was introduced on Thursday.

Produced and directed by Kane Guglielmi, “Cooped Up” follows Jake (performed by Charles Cottier), who got here into contact with a doubtlessly deadly coronavirus and is compelled to isolate in his childhood house for 21 days. His solely connection to the skin world is the feminine medic who involves examine on his signs day-after-day.

The movie additionally stars Kathryn Beck (“Neighbours”), Adam Demos (“UnREAL”) and Stephen Peacocke (“Home and Away”).

“Cooped Up” was produced in Australia in 2016, 4 years earlier than the COVID-19 pandemic would hit the world. Guglielmi got here up with the concept resulting from monetary constraints, however he needed to make an unique but inexpensive function movie. He and author John Ratchford heard a couple of virus forcing folks to quarantine and determined to make use of it because the premise for his or her movie. Guglielmi presently lives in Italy and is below quarantine.

“When I made ‘Cooped Up,’ I never dreamt its concept would become a reality for millions worldwide,” Guglielmi stated in an announcement. “During this time, my hope is that it becomes a feel-good distraction for everyone in need of a little light-heartedness. I’m grateful to Crackle for partnering with me to premiere this personal film to their U.S. audience.”

President of Crackle Plus Philippe Guelton added: “In a time when so many are in lockdown as a result of the global pandemic, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment and the Crackle team keep looking for exclusive programming that entertains and lifts people up. We are excited to bring this timely comedy to our U.S. audience.”

Seth Needle, SVP of worldwide acquisitions at Screen Media Ventures, negotiated the deal on behalf of Crackle Plus with Kane Guglielmi through his China Shop Productions.

Crackle Plus is a video-on-demand three way partnership between Sony Pictures Television and Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment.