“Kill Me” Secures U.S. Rights and Spring 2027 Release

By Marcus Bennett

XYZ Films and CAA Media Finance have secured U.S. rights to Peter Warren’s “Kill Me,” starring Charlie Day and Allison Williams, with a theatrical release planned for Spring 2027. The deal is with Samuel Goldwyn Films. Warren wrote and directed the murder mystery comedy.

The film, cast and production

The official logline reads: “Jimmy (Day) didn’t try to kill himself. Or at least, he’s pretty sure he didn’t. With the help of a reluctant 911 operator (Williams), he sets out on an amateur investigation to solve the ultimate mystery: is he being stalked by a killer, or chasing himself?”

Day’s Jimmy is both the possible target and the investigator. Williams’s 911 operator becomes his reluctant partner as he tries to determine whether a killer stalks him or he is chasing himself.

XYZ Films said: “We’re thrilled to partner with Samuel Goldwyn Films to bring ‘Kill Me’ to US audiences,” and added: “Peter expertly blends dark comedy, mystery and suspense with terrific performances from Charlie, Allison and the entire cast.”

The announcement from XYZ Films, CAA Media Finance and Samuel Goldwyn Films names the following production credits:

• Other cast: Giancarlo Esposito, Aya Cash, Jessica Harper, David Krumholtz and Tony Cavalero.
• Producers named: Charlie Day; Maxime Cottray for XYZ Films; Nate Bolitin; Keith Goldberg; Mike Richardson; Natalie Metzger for Vanishing Angle; and Peter Warren.
• Executive producers named: Allison Williams; Giancarlo Esposito; Paul Schwake; Kasey Adler; Matt Miller for Vanishing Angle; Timo Argillander; and Andrea Scarso for IPR.VC.

The performers’ paths to “Kill Me”

The deal announcement identifies Day as best known for FX’s long-running, raunchy sitcom “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” which launched its 18th season in August. His recent big-screen credits include “Wildwood,” “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” and “Honey Don’t!”

That announcement describes Williams as having broken out starring in HBO’s coming-of-age drama series “Girls,” which is getting the reboot treatment in 2027. Her recent movie credits include “Regretting You” and “M3GAN 2.0.” Upcoming projects include the sci-fi thriller “Homewrecker” with Michelle Randolph and “Tangled Up in Blue” from Jamie Adams.

Peter Goldwyn, president of Samuel Goldwyn Films, said: “Charlie Day and Alison Williams deliver performances that are funny, surprising and moving and director Peter Warren has made a dark comedy with real heart. We’re thrilled to be partnering with XYZ Films to bring ‘Kill Me’ to audiences across the country.”

What does the U.S. deal change for “Kill Me”?

The deal was negotiated by Pip Ngo of XYZ Films, alongside CAA Media Finance, on behalf of the filmmakers. Peter Goldwyn negotiated for Samuel Goldwyn Films.

The agreement combines domestic distribution rights with a defined theatrical window, while the announcement leaves international distribution plans, a specific release date and wider rollout details unstated. Spring 2027 remains the current American theatrical target.

For audiences, the practical change is an announced U.S. theatrical route and a Spring 2027 target. The film still has to reach a cinema screen on schedule.