Kate Hudson and Ana de Armas are set to star in Palm Grove, an original erotic thriller written by James Morosini, with Kornél Mundruczó attached to direct. Chernin Entertainment is producing, with the package hitting the market the weekend of June 18, according to Deadline.
The story centers on a woman in Miami's most exclusive neighborhood who uncovers her husband's secret double life. Per the logline, the discovery sparks "a seductive power game that turns betrayal into the most intoxicating game of her life." Peter Chernin, David Ready, and Brady Fujikawa are producing. Morosini also serves as executive producer.
Mundruczó brings a distinctive register to a genre that rarely attracts directors of his profile. Hudson received Oscar, SAG, BAFTA, and Golden Globe nominations for Song Sung Blue. De Armas earned an Academy Award nomination for Blonde and a Golden Globe nomination for Knives Out. No studio is currently attached.
The pairing of two awards-credentialed stars with a European filmmaker known for psychological precision gives the package an unusual shape for the genre. Whether a buyer materializes will say something about Hollywood's appetite for adult-skewing theatrical fare in 2026.