Entertainment Squad has acquired worldwide rights to Midas and will release the film, the debut feature from writer/director TJ Noel-Sullivan described as “a fresh and socially relevant take on the classic heist genre,” in U.S. theaters on June 28.
“The film follows a charismatic college dropout who recruits his best friends to steal the health insurance that denied his mother’s coverage,” said Entertainment Squad, the boutique distribution company founded by industry veteran Shaked Berenson. “After things take a dark turn, the trio must struggle with the limits of their greed.”
With Laquan Copeland (The dirty south), Preet Kaur (Finding Tony), Federico Parra (series The equalizer), Lucy Powers (Voyeur) and Bob Gallagher (Bad senator), the film was filmed in Hartford, Connecticut, nicknamed the “Insurance Capital of the World.”
The Hartford Film Company, founded by Noel-Sullivan, produced the film alongside Kristina Cuello and Erik Bloomquist.
“Midas combines thrilling heist action with a scathing critique of health insurance injustices, making it a must-see for those who appreciate films that entertain and challenge the status quo,” Berenson said.
Director Noel-Sullivan added: “With Midas, we decided to create a heist film for a new generation. Entertainment Squad’s commitment to bold storytelling made them the ideal partner to bring this electrifying vision to audiences.
Previous Entertainment Squad releases include People’s Choice Award winner Tribeca Cherrya comedy-drama about abortion from Sophie Galibert, the comedy-drama about mental health from Lili Taylor Paper Spidersand the SXSW title of Henry Loevner and Steven Kanter High seasonwhich combines romantic comedy and social commentary.
