A Statement
2026 American comedy-drama film
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A Statement is an upcoming American black comedy drama film directed by Tom McCarthy, co-written with Thomas Bidegain and Noé Debré, and based on the 2019 non-fiction book Losing Earth by Nathaniel Rich. It revolves around a weekend conference of 20 experts held in 1980 on the topic of carbon dioxide emissions, and stars an ensemble cast including Paul Rudd, Paul Giamatti, Evan Peters, Tatiana Maslany, John Turturro, Amy Ryan, Dylan Baker, Jason Clarke, Zach Woods, and Christopher Denham.
- Tom McCarthy
- Thomas Bidegain
- Noé Debré
- Jonathan King
- David Levine
- Jim Whitaker
- Tom McCarthy
- Jonathan Schwartz
- Nick Shumaker
- Bard Dorros
- Mary Aloe
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| Directed by | Tom McCarthy |
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| Cinematography | Stuart Dryburgh |
| Edited by | Jane Rizzo |
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| Distributed by | Sony Pictures Classics |
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Running time | 104 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The film is set to premiere in the Spotlight Gala section of the 2026 New York Film Festival on October 3,[1][2] and will be released theatrically in the United States by Sony Pictures Classics in late 2026.[3]
Premise
In 1980, a group of 20 scientists, activists, and policymakers gathers in Florida for a conference on the effects of carbon dioxide emissions on the climate with a seemingly simple mandate: writing a statement on measures to be taken against this issue.
Cast
- Paul Rudd
- Paul Giamatti as David Slade, the director of the Department of Energy's Carbon Dioxide and Climate Research program
- Evan Peters
- Tatiana Maslany
- John Turturro
- Amy Ryan
- Dylan Baker
- Jason Clarke
- Zach Woods as Anthony Scoville, a technical consultant to the Subcommittee on Science, Research, and Technology
- Noah Robbins
- Michael Cerveris as Edward Strohbehn, a scientist and environmental lawyer who worked as executive director of the Council on Environmental Quality under President Jimmy Carter
- Mary Catherine Garrison
- Alan Aisenberg
- Michael Chernus
- Nina Arianda
- Joey Slotnick
- Bryan Batt
- Christopher Denham
- Zak Orth
- Billy Slaughter
- Eli Bildner
- Jim Klock
- Aaron Jay Rome
- Ari Golin
Production
Development
In January 2026, it was announced that Sony Pictures Classics would co-finance and distribute Tom McCarthy's next directorial effort – which he also co-adapted with Thomas Bidegain and Noé Debré from the 2019 book Losing Earth, with filming set to commence in late February 2026.[4] That same month, the film's title was reported to be The Statement, with Paul Rudd, Paul Giamatti, and Peter Sarsgaard rumored to star.[5] In February 2026, the cast was revealed to consist of Rudd, Giamatti, Evan Peters, Tatiana Maslany, John Turturro, Amy Ryan, and Jason Clarke. Production on the film was delayed to March.[6] In April 2026, the rest of the cast was announced.[7]
Filming
Principal photography began in New Orleans, Louisiana, initially for interior scenes for several weeks in March 2026.[8] Filming shifted to St. Petersburg, Florida and St. Pete Beach, Florida for exterior scenes in early April 2026.[8][9]