Twelve Years a Slave Moves Up

Fox Searchlight has moved up the release date of director Steve McQueen’s (Hunger, Shame) next drama Twelve Years a Slave from December 27th to October 18th.  The move was prompted by very positive feedback from test screenings, and the film, starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Benedict Cumberbatch and Brad Pitt will receive a limited release in October, a launching pad for Oscar season.

Twelve Years a Slave hits theatres October 18th