TIFF Romance Debut
Margaret Qualley and Gabriel Basso Star in First Trailer for Romance Love of Your Life
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Julia Cox’s screenplay sparked a bidding war in 2024, with Amazon MGM acquiring the spec script for approximately $2 million—one of the larger recent sales for an unproduced screenplay.
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The story follows Maya across nearly a decade, beginning when she is a nurse in her mid-20s in Boston before a crisis sends her on a globe-spanning journey through loss, love and self-discovery.
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Rachel Morrison said she initially did not view the project as her next film, but the script stayed with her: “There was something about it that got under my skin.” She also said she and writer Julia Cox connected as “like-minded souls” from Boston.
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Morrison’s behind-the-scenes creative team includes cinematographer Todd Banhazl, editor Jennifer Vecchiarello, production designer Laura Ellis Cricks, costume designer Jill Taylor and composer Dustin O’Halloran.
Amazon MGM has released the first trailer for Love of Your Life, a romantic drama starring Margaret Qualley as Maya, a Boston nurse whose relationship with Charlie (Gabriel Basso) is shattered by crisis. The Quintessential Gentleman reports the film will premiere at Toronto International Film Festival on September 13, before opening in select theaters October 7 and streaming on Prime Video October 14.
Director Rachel Morrison—an Oscar-nominated cinematographer—helms her second feature after The Fire Inside. Fangirl-ish notes the ensemble cast includes Aaron Pierre, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Catherine Keener, Tamara Lawrance and Corey Johnson, with Ryan Gosling and Jessie Henderson producing Julia Cox's screenplay.
A Costly Spec Script That Stayed With Morrison
Julia Cox's screenplay triggered a major bidding war in 2024. Hot Tomato reports Amazon MGM acquired the unproduced spec script for approximately $2 million—one of the largest recent sales for an original screenplay. The story follows Maya over nearly a decade, beginning when she is a nurse in her mid-20s before a crisis sends her on a globe-spanning journey through loss and self-discovery.
Rachel Morrison initially passed on the project but the script lingered with her. She explained to CA Head Topics that there was something about it that got under her skin. Morrison, who is from Boston like writer Cox, said they connected as like-minded souls who understood the story's emotional terrain.
A Grief Journey Spanning Continents and Years
The film tracks Maya's transformation after losing the love of her life. The Humor Mill describes it as following a woman's journey of loss and self-discovery across nearly a decade. The crisis that upends her Boston life propels her on a globe-spanning adventure that forces her to confront grief, rebuild her identity and ultimately discover renewed love.
Oscar-Nominated Cinematographer Turns Director Again
Rachel Morrison previously earned an Oscar nomination for cinematography and directed her feature debut The Fire Inside. For Love of Your Life, she assembled a seasoned creative team: cinematographer Todd Banhazl, editor Jennifer Vecchiarello, production designer Laura Ellis Cricks, costume designer Jill Taylor and composer Dustin O'Halloran. The combination of Morrison's directorial vision and this experienced crew shapes the film's visual and emotional storytelling across its decade-spanning narrative.
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