Dominic West, John Cleese Join Trudie Styler Comedy 'The Reception'
Beta Cinema will launch international sales on the ensemble comedy at the American Film Market, which begins Nov. 10.
Dominic West, John Cleese and Portia de Rossi have joined Jeff Daniels in the cast of The Reception, the ensemble comedy directed by Trudie Styler, according to Variety.
Beta Cinema is launching international sales on the film at the American Film Market, which begins Nov. 10. CAA is handling domestic rights.
The cast also includes Bronson Pinchot, Nicolas Maury, Alyth Ross, Eliot Sumner, Lewis Fleming, Will Merrick, Barbara Marten and Daniel Quincy Annoh.
Tom Stourton and Tom Palmer wrote the film. Styler directs and produces with Celine Rattray and Piers Tempest.
Styler's directing slate
Styler's previous directing project, Up Against It, premiered at Toronto in fall 2026. Her earlier directing credits include Freak Show and the documentary Posso Entrare? An Ode to Naples.
Quick answers
Who is in the cast of The Reception?
Dominic West, John Cleese, Portia de Rossi and Jeff Daniels, along with Bronson Pinchot, Nicolas Maury, Alyth Ross, Eliot Sumner, Lewis Fleming, Will Merrick, Barbara Marten and Daniel Quincy Annoh.
Who wrote and directed The Reception?
Trudie Styler directs and produces the film, which was written by Tom Stourton and Tom Palmer.
When is The Reception being sold internationally?
Beta Cinema is launching international sales at the American Film Market, which begins Nov. 10; CAA is handling domestic rights.