Chris Rock’s ‘Top Five’ Sparking Bidding Wars in Toronto

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Lionsgate, CBS Films and Relativity are among the studios vying for Chris Rock’s “Top Five” after the comedy received an enthusiastic reception at the Toronto Film Festival this weekend, according to four individuals with knowledge of the bidding.

Sony Pictures has also sniffed around the movie, but doesn’t seem to be in the mix any longer.

Scott Rudin produced the film about a single day in the life of a comedian and movie star. The film cost roughly $6 million to produce and marks Rock’s third behind-the-camera effort after “Head of State” and “I Think I Love My Wife.” “Top Five” co-stars Kevin Hart and Rosario Dawson.

The film premiered at Toronto on Saturday and the individuals said bidding could hit $7 million or higher and be the festival’s biggest deal. It is seen as one of Toronto’s most commercially viable projects.

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- Brent Lang

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