Fans of director Paul Thomas Anderson, and I’m definitely one, although less so lately, have a special gift coming to them this holiday season. According to The Film Stage, who hit up United Artists Releasing, Anderson’s upcoming film Soggy Bottom will hit theaters in limited release on November 26th, followed by an expansion on Christmas Day.
Soggy Bottom is only a working title for now, and could change when we finally start getting some production stills, notes, and promos. The 1970s film returns Anderson to Southern California, the setting of his earlier (and better) work, to tell the story of a high school kid as he looks to become an actor.
Cooper Hoffman, Bradley Cooper, Alana Haim, and Benny Safdie star, although it’s possible there’s more we don’t know about. Sean Penn has been rumored for a role after being spotted on set. Anderson has frequently had larger ensembles so I expect a few additions will be revealed at a later date.
This will be Anderson’s first feature since Phantom Thread, which earned six Oscar nominations and a win for Best Costume Design.
