Turn Me On is a 2024 American dystopian romantic comedy film directed by Michael Tyburski and written by Angela Bourassa. It stars Bel Powley and Nick Robinson.
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Synopsis
In the near future, a government-imposed daily vitamin has eradicated human emotion, but two young lovers skip their daily dose.
Cast
Bel Powley as Joy
Nick Robinson as William
Justin H. Min as Christopher
D'Arcy Carden as The Woman in a Suit
Nesta Cooper as Samantha
Griffin Newman as Frank
Luke Kirby as Founder
Patti Harrison as Morgan
Julia Shiplett as Michelle
Ava Eisenson as Doctor
Production
Turn Me On was produced by Toby Nalbandian and Gregory Schmidt of Truant Pictures, alongside Sean Bradley. Bel Powley and Nick Robinson were cast in the lead roles in February 2022. Principal photography was scheduled to begin in November 2022, and had wrapped by mid-May 2023.
Release
At the 2022 Cannes Film Festival it was reported that IFC Films had acquired North American distribution rights to the film. However, in September 2024, it was announced that Vertical had taken over North American rights instead, planning to release it sometime in early 2025. The film made it to the 'New Directors' lineup of the 72nd San Sebastián International Film Festival on September 24, 2024.