Buffalo 8 Acquires Worldwide Rights To William Atticus Parker’s ‘Atrabilious’

EXCLUSIVE: Buffalo 8 has acquired worldwide distribution rights to mystery-thriller-dark comedy Atrabilious, directed, written, and produced by William Atticus Parker (Forty Winks).

The neo-noir stars Leon Addison Brown (The Knick, Forty Winks) and features Oscar winners and nominees, including Whoopi Goldberg (Sister Act, The Color Purple) and Alec Baldwin (Glengarry Glen Ross, The Departed, Beetlejuice), alongside a critically acclaimed ensemble with Jeffrey Wright (The Batman, American Fiction, Westworld), Mark Boone Junior (Sons of Anarchy, Seven) and Evan Jonigkeit (The Night House, Archive 81).

Set against a vibrant and gritty Brooklyn backdrop, Atrabilious follows Steven Joyner (Brown) as he embarks on a harrowing quest to uncover the truth behind his son's sudden and suspicious death. His search leads him to the enigmatic bar, Atrabilious, where buried secrets and a dark, tangled past slowly come to light.

The acquisition was negotiated by Nikki Stier Justice, Head of Buffalo 8 Distribution, who also serves as an executive producer alongside Matthew Helderman and Luke Taylor.

"As a distributor, we are thrilled to bring Atrabilious to audiences—a bold and captivating film that combines neo-noir mystery with a fresh, indie spirit" says Justice. "Director William Atticus Parker's imaginative storytelling and the compelling performances from an impressive cast make this a standout addition to our lineup, and we can't wait for viewers to experience its unique take on grief and intrigue."

Atrabilious marks Parker's second directorial feature, following his critically acclaimed debut Forty Winks. In addition to writing the script, Parker co-produced the film alongside Sabina Friedman-Seitz.

"I'm incredibly proud of the work the Atrabilious family has done, and after two and a half years, I never imagined we'd have the opportunity to collaborate with a team as wonderful as Buffalo 8," Parker said, describing the film as "a darkly comedic and magical characterization of grief—a story I've wanted to tell for a long time—and I'm beyond excited to share it with the world alongside this amazing cast and crew."

Atrabilious will be available worldwide through Buffalo 8, with further details on its release to be announced.