EXCLUSIVE: OctogenerianMike Leighisnt slowing down in terms of output.

Were planning to make the next movie in 2025.

Were raising the money now.

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Lead Jean-Baptiste has been widely tipped as an Oscar contender.

The Brit previously scored Academy and BAFTA nominations for Leighs 1996 filmSecrets & Lies.

Shes the only person who can genuinely empathize with Panseys pain.

TV series ‘Adolescence’, ‘The Pitt’, ‘Dying For Sex’ and ‘Matlock’

Hard Truthsis Leighs 15th feature.

The film will be released in the U.S. by Bleecker Street on Dec. 6.