{"id":799710,"date":"2026-04-15T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/numero.com\/?p=799710"},"modified":"2026-04-15T15:17:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T13:17:43","slug":"whats-next-for-sean-baker-after-anora","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/numero.com\/en\/culture-en\/movies\/whats-next-for-sean-baker-after-anora\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s next for Sean Baker after Anora?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Anora Trailer #1 (2024)\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" data-cookieconsent=\"statistics, marketing\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GuPkfvxmtdw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><div class=\"cookieconsent-optout-statistics cookieconsent-optout-marketing\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The trailer of the film <em>Anora<\/em> (2024).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After winning the <strong>Palme d\u2019Or<\/strong> at the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/numero.com\/en\/culture-en\/cannes-2024-the-most-quirky-moments-of-the-festival\/\">Cannes Film Festival<\/a><\/strong> and five <strong>Oscars<\/strong> for <strong><em>Anora<\/em><\/strong> (2024), <strong>Sean Baker<\/strong> has become one of the most closely watched directors by film lovers. The 54-year-old American filmmaker has not slowed down since those accolades. He presented <em>Sandiwara<\/em> at the <strong>Berlinale<\/strong>, a short film produced by the brand <strong>Self-Portrait<\/strong>. Shot on an iPhone, it features Malaysian actress <strong>Michelle Yeoh<\/strong> in five different characters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"COMING SOON: A SELF-PORTRAIT RESIDENCY FILM.\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" data-cookieconsent=\"statistics, marketing\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZTo351j3ipw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><div class=\"cookieconsent-optout-statistics cookieconsent-optout-marketing\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The trailer of\u00a0<em>Sandiwara<\/em>\u00a0(2026) by Sean Baker.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sean Baker&#8217;s short film starring Michelle Yeoh<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While presenting this cinematic project at the <strong>Berlinale<\/strong>, S<strong>ean Baker<\/strong> shared some details about his ninth, untitled feature film with <em>Variety<\/em>. It will not be a big-budget production. He explained: \u201c<em>I was offered development deals, but I very much want to make my films independently. I mean, it would be amazing if Neon would distribute my film again in the States. I\u2019d love to work with them again so much. But we are making our film independently [from studios] so that I can retain full control in terms of everything, from casting to content, and not have to take one note<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CiQQxnMqb42\/?utm_source=ig_embed&#038;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CiQQxnMqb42\/?utm_source=ig_embed&#038;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\"> <div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\"> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; 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border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: auto;\"> <div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/a><p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CiQQxnMqb42\/?utm_source=ig_embed&#038;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">Une publication partag\u00e9e par Vera Gemma (@veragemma17)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\r\n<script async=\"\" data-cookieconsent=\"statistics, marketing\" data-src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><div class=\"cookieconsent-optout-statistics cookieconsent-optout-marketing\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Ti Amo!<\/em>, an erotic comedy starring Vera Gemma<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The director also revealed that his upcoming feature will be set in Italy. The lead role will be played by Italian actress, singer, television host and former stripper <strong>Vera Gemma<\/strong>. She previously starred in the sultry film <strong><em>Scarlet Diva<\/em><\/strong> (2000) by <strong>Asia Argento<\/strong>, as well as in <strong><em>The Stendhal Syndrome<\/em><\/strong> and <strong><em>The Card Player<\/em><\/strong> by <strong>Dario Argento<\/strong>. Rumours are circulating that American actress <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/numero.com\/en\/culture-en\/who-is-sophie-thatcher-the-new-scream-queen-to-watch-closely\/\">Sophie Thatcher<\/a><\/strong> (<em>Heretic<\/em>, <em>Companion<\/em>, <em>Yellowjackets<\/em>) might participate in the project as well. However, <strong>Sean Baker <\/strong>denied that rumour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DOxLDYKEVKV\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DOxLDYKEVKV\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\"> <div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\"> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DOxLDYKEVKV\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">Une publication partag\u00e9e par Sophie Bathsheba Thatcher (@soapy.t)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<script async data-cookieconsent=\"statistics, marketing\" data-src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><div class=\"cookieconsent-optout-statistics cookieconsent-optout-marketing\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A narrative revolving around a sex worker<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201c<em>It\u2019s my love letter to the Italian sex comedies of the \u201960s and \u201970s, so I\u2019m leaning into that. We want to shoot this year<\/em>,&#8221; the filmmaker added. The story is expected to revolve around a sex worker, much like in the film <em><strong>Anora<\/strong><\/em>, acclaimed for <strong>Mikey Madison<\/strong>&#8216;s remarkable performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That topic is clearly a recurring theme for the American director. At some point, he even planned on shooting a documentary about actress <a href=\"https:\/\/numero.com\/en\/fashion\/fashion-week-en\/addison-rae-and-bella-thorne-in-the-front-row-of-the-versace-spring-summer-2022-show\/\"><strong>Bella Thorne<\/strong><\/a> (<em>Shake It Up<\/em>, <em>Blended<\/em>) and her ventures on the platform <strong>OnlyFans<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Ti Amo! by Sean Baker does not have a release date yet.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After winning the Palme d\u2019Or at the Cannes Film Festival and five Oscars for Anora [&#8230;]<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-secondary understrap-read-more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/numero.com\/en\/culture-en\/movies\/whats-next-for-sean-baker-after-anora\/\">Read More&#8230;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> from What\u2019s next for Sean Baker after 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