Custom of the Country is the forthcoming film in the comedy-drama genre. It's written and directed by Josie Rourke. Sydney Sweeney is starring in the lead role. Here's the official synopsis as per IMDb:Undine Spragg, a fiercely ambitious Midwestern woman, climbs toward New York's social elite at the turn of the century. With beauty, boldness, and iron will, she challenges the establishment, courting scandal until love and fortune align.The film will also star Leo Woodall in a pivotal role. Let's explore all the important details about this upcoming film. Fans are reportedly excited about the film.Sydney Sweeney to star in Custom of the CountrySydney Sweeney and Leon Woodall will be starring in the lead roles in the forthcoming film Custom of the Country. The film is an adaptation of Edith Wharton's namesake 1913 novel. Josie Rourke has written and directed the film. It's backed by StudioCanal and Rabbit’s Foot Film.Sweeney is portraying Undine Spragg, an ambitious woman from the Midwest. She moves to New York to make it big. The film is produced by Sweeney and Charles Finch under the banners of Monumental Pictures and Studiocanal. The banner will be releasing the film in countries such as the UK, France, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Poland, and Benelux. Nina Gold is doing the film's casting.The production is expected to begin soon this year. Rourke released a statement about the film, which read,“Undine Spragg is the original dangerous woman. Edith Wharton’s character has forever fascinated, seduced and infuriated readers. The Custom of the Country was Wharton’s great American novel and Undine Spragg sweeps across America and through Europe at top speed, during a time of immense economic and social change. The book whistles with modernity and as I was writing this adaptation, Sydney Sweeney lived in my head as this iconic character, it’s as if Wharton sat down a century ago and wrote the role for her. I’m thrilled to be working with this luminous actor, Charles Finch, Alison Owen and Studiocanal to bring this novel to the screen.”Finch also issued a statement.“I’ve worked for many years to bring Custom of the Country to the screen, and I’m delighted with Josie’s adaptation, and the power, passion and fun that Sydney will bring to the role. I am excited to be working with Alison and StudioCanal.”StudioCanal CEO Anna Marsh added,“We are thrilled to be involved in bringing Custom of the Country to the big screen, led by Josie Rourke’s vision to carry Edith Wharton’s sharp and timeless observations into a new cinematic era. Following our recent success in distributing The Housemaid in Australia and New Zealand, we are delighted to collaborate once again with the immensely talented Sydney Sweeney as the formidable Undine Spragg."Rourke is an English actress who has appeared in several theatre plays. She directed the 2022 film called The Nan Movie, but was uncredited. Rourke officially made her directorial debut with the 2018 historical drama film Mary Queen of Scots.Stay tuned to Soap Central for more such stories.