From the Desk of Alfie Ellison, VP of International Development: Persona

 

Last Resort Films is moving forward on a bold new adaptation of Ingmar Bergman’s landmark 1966 Swedish film Persona, with Sydney Sweeney (Poison Ivy, Gracie) and Florence Pugh (A Lost Sense of Heaven, Beasts) set to star. The project aims to reintroduce Bergman’s haunting two-hander to contemporary audiences while remaining true to its psychological intimacy and stark, unsettling atmosphere.

The original Persona follows the enigmatic bond between a renowned actress (Sweeney) who has fallen mysteriously silent and the nurse (Pugh) assigned to her care. The story unfolds as a taut, dreamlike meditation on identity, performance, and human connection. The new adaptation will explore these themes through a modern lens, capturing the same spirit of fractured intimacy while allowing two of today’s most dynamic performers to push themselves into daring, uncharted territory.

“This is not a casual undertaking, Persona is a cornerstone of world cinema, and our adaptation must honor that legacy while also standing as its own daring piece of storytelling. Sydney and Florence bring a rare intensity and commitment that makes this possible.” LRF’s President Phil Dolan.

For Pugh, the project represents an artistic milestone. “Persona has haunted me ever since I first saw it,” Pugh said in a statement. “It asks questions about identity, silence, and the masks we wear, something that I think is most relevant today. To step into this story alongside Sydney, who I admire endlessly, is both terrifying and exhilarating. I want audiences to feel that same sense of unease and intimacy that Bergman captured, but in a way that speaks to our time.”

No director has been announced yet, but sources indicate that Last Resort Films is in talks with several internationally acclaimed auteurs known for bold visual and psychological storytelling.

For any inquiries please contact LRF Vice President of International Development Alfie Ellison

Persona
Project Details
Adaptation of the Swedish 1966 film
Attached Talent
Star Sydney Sweeney
Star Florence Pugh