"Better"
Factual programming expert Dash Pictures has launched a scripted arm, announcing the first production emanating from this new venture, the psychological thriller feature film "Better" starring Tom Hopper ("The Umbrella Academy"), which has just completed filming in the UK.
"Better" tells the story of a chronically depressed Henry Kane, who discovers he has a long-lost identical twin brother. But Henry’s twin appears to be much better than him in every way possible, causing an existential crisis of dangerous proportions.
"Better" is directed by Daniel Sharp, founder of Dash Pictures, produced by Anna O’Malley ("Slow Horses"), Daniel Sharp, Laura Hopper and Tom Hopper and written by Omid Ghaffarian. Daniel Sharp, Anna O’Malley, Sebastian Barker, Michael Reuter and Sam Cryer are executive producers on the film, which will be available for delivery towards the end of the year.
Daniel Sharp, Founder and Executive Producer, Dash Pictures comments, “After a number of years of building our factual programming base and securing four Emmy nominations along the way, 'Better' marks our first move into scripted. From the outset, this was a story we felt had psychological depth and real cinematic potential, and producing it alongside Anna, Laura, and Tom has been a genuinely collaborative and rewarding experience. Tom’s performance as both twins is extraordinary, full of detail, nuance, and emotional tension. With principal photography wrapped, we’re well into post-production and already in conversations with a number of distribution partners.”
Anna O’Malley, Executive Producer adds “'Better' asks the question we all ask ourselves; am I enough? Is there a better version of myself in here? Unfortunately for Henry Kane, the better version of himself is out there. The insidious nature of jealousy and self-loathing take centre stage in this brother on brother thriller. Working alongside producing partners Tom Hopper and Laura Hopper, we are delighted to take audiences on this visceral rollercoaster brought to us by the thoughtful and provocative directing of Daniel Sharp.”