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Next Life (film)

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Next Life
Directed byDrake Doremus
Written byDrake Doremus
Produced by
  • Drake Doremus
  • John Palfery Smith
  • Elika Portnoy
  • Gleb Fetisov
  • Ben Pugh
  • Kate Buckley
  • Emilia Clarke
Starring
CinematographyMarianne Bakke
Edited byAvner Shiloah
Music byDan Romer
Production
companies
  • 42
  • Mutressa Movies
  • Magical Thinking Pictures
  • Fetisoff Illusion
Distributed byVertigo Releasing (United Kingdom)
Release dates
Running time
112 minutes
Countries
  • United States
  • United Kingdom
  • Cyprus
LanguageEnglish

Next Life is a 2026 science fiction romantic drama film written and directed by Drake Doremus and starring Emilia Clarke, Édgar Ramírez, and Jack Farthing.

Premise

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It is described as a love story on multiple timelines as Ivy navigates parallel universes in modern-day London, set within the live jazz scene.[1][2]

Cast

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Production

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The film is written and directed by Drake Doremus and produced by 42, Mutressa and Fetisoff Illusion. Elika Portnoy, Gleb Fetisov, Ben Pugh and Kate Buckley are producers alongside Doremus and John Palfery Smith.[3] Dan Romer composed the score for the film.[4]

The cast is led by Emilia Clarke, Édgar Ramírez and Jack Farthing.[5] The film has musician Femi Koleoso of the British jazz band Ezra Collective in a first acting role.[4]

Principal photography took place in London in December 2024.[6]

Release

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Next Life premiered at the Tribeca Festival on June 5, 2026.[7] In June 2026, Vertigo Releasing acquired the U.K. and Ireland distribution rights, for a late 2026 release.[8]

References

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  1. ^ Hopson, Travis (December 18, 2024). "Next Life': Drake Doremus' Sci-Fi Love Story To Star Emilia Clarke And Edgar Ramirez". Punch Drunk Critics. Retrieved February 21, 2025.
  2. ^ "Emilia Clarke to star in 'Next Life'". tbsnews.net. December 18, 2024. Retrieved February 21, 2025.
  3. ^ Stephan, Katcy (December 17, 2024). "Emilia Clarke, Edgar Ramirez and Jack Farthing to Star in Drake Doremus' 'Next Life'". Variety. Retrieved February 21, 2025.
  4. ^ a b Wiseman, Andreas (November 6, 2025). "'Next Life': First Look At Emilia Clarke & Edgar Ramirez In Romantic Comedy-Drama; Rocket Science Boards For AFM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
  5. ^ Barfield, Charles (December 18, 2024). "'Next Life': Emilia Clarke & Edgar Ramirez To Star In Drake Doremus' New Film". The Playlist. Retrieved February 21, 2025.
  6. ^ Dalton, Ben (December 17, 2024). "Drake Doremus's 'Next Life', starring Emilia Clarke, Edgar Ramirez, starts filming in London". Screen Daily. Retrieved February 21, 2025.
  7. ^ "Next Life - Tribeca". Tribeca Festival. Retrieved April 17, 2026.
  8. ^ Yossman, K.J. (June 1, 2026). "Emilia Clarke Film 'Next Life' Snapped Up for U.K. and Ireland by Vertigo Releasing (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved June 1, 2026.
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