The stars and filmmakers from 20th Century Studios “Swiped” recently celebrated the film’s premiere at the 50th annual Toronto International Film Festival.
Cast members in attendance included Lily James, Jackson White, Ben Schnetzer and Myha’la and were joined by director and writer Rachel Lee Goldenberg, producers Jennifer Gibgot, Andrew Panay, and executive producer Gala Gordon.
“Swiped” which debuted on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ in all other territories is inspired by the provocative story of the visionary founder of online dating platform Bumble.
It introduces recent college grad Whitney Wolfe, played by Lily James, as she uses grit and ingenuity to break into the male-dominated tech industry and launch an innovative, globally lauded dating app and paving the way to becoming the youngest female self-made billionaire.
“Swiped” is directed by Rachel Lee Goldenberg and written by Bill Parker & Rachel Lee Goldenberg and Kim Caramele.
The film also stars Jackson White, Myha’la, Ben Schnetzer, Pierson Fodé, Clea DuVall, Pedro Correa, Ian Colleti, Coral Peña, and Dan Stevens.
By Samantha Ofole-Prince / Photos by Sam Santos
