Trending Now - Rooney Mara Takes Lead in Cannes' 'quest for Love' Film

WHO:

Variety - Rooney Mara is also serving as an executive producer for "Quest for Love."

Deadline - Rooney Mara will star as the lead character Maris in the film "Quest for Love."

Variety - Antonia Campbell-Hughes is the writer and director of "Quest for Love" and will also serve as an executive producer.

WHAT:

Variety - The character Maris is described as "enigmatic, beautiful, violent," indicating a multifaceted portrayal.

Deadline - "Quest for Love" is a new feature film that explores the character's capacity to feel love through her relationship with her estranged ten-year-old son.

Variety - The film is described as exploring themes of intimacy, morality, and the limits of human connection.

WHERE:

Variety - The film is set in Paris.

WHEN:

Variety - The film is set to be launched at the Cannes market.

WHY:

Deadline - The character Maris is described as a “deeply complex woman,” indicating a focus on emotional depth and personal struggle.

HOW:

Variety - The film is being launched by HanWay at the Cannes market.

Variety - The film is produced by HanWay, which is involved in launching the project at Cannes.

(UPDATED May 7, 2026 15:45 UTC)

Rooney Mara is taking on a dual role in the upcoming film "Quest for Love," not only starring but also serving as an executive producer. The character she portrays, Maris, is described as enigmatic, beautiful, and violent, suggesting a complex and multifaceted performance. The film is set to be launched by HanWay at the Cannes market, generating excitement ahead of its release.

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(UPDATED May 7, 2026 11:39 UTC)

Rooney Mara will take on the lead role of Maris in the upcoming film "Quest for Love," which explores her character's emotional journey through her relationship with her estranged ten-year-old son. Directed by Antonia Campbell-Hughes, who also wrote the script and is an executive producer, the film delves into themes of intimacy, morality, and the limits of human connection, all set against the backdrop of Paris. "Quest for Love" is set to be launched at the Cannes market, with production handled by HanWay.