Fans are in for a special treat with an unexpected Avengers reunion, as two Og members are in talks to return to the screen together, and they are none other than, Chris Hemsworth and Mark Ruffalo, but in a detective thriller this time. Despite their roles being entirely different, fans are excited to see them together once again, especially years after they witnessed the two together last time in Avengers: Endgame.
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The gears are turning at Amazon MGM Studios as they are starting on an adaptation of Don Winslow’s Crime 101. The dynamic duo is set to team up for this thrilling venture. Fans are more than ready to see their beloved Avengers in this new avatar.
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The gears are turning at Amazon MGM Studios as they are starting on an adaptation of Don Winslow’s Crime 101. The dynamic duo is set to team up for this thrilling venture. Fans are more than ready to see their beloved Avengers in this new avatar.
Mark Ruffalo and Chris Hemsworth in Talks for Reunion Film Five Years After Endgame
Crime 101, published in 2021, follows detective Lou Lubesnick as...
- 5/22/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
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Amazon MGM Studios is adapting Don Winslow’s novella Crime 101. Mark Ruffalo is reportedly in talks to play the lead role. He is set to co-star with Chris Hemsworth and negotiate to star and produce alongside Ben Grayson, his producing partner.
The film will be directed by Bart Layton, who collaborated with Peter Straughan to develop the screenplay. Layton is famously known for his work as a director and writer of the 2018 heist movie American Animals, which starred Evan Peters, Barry Keoghan, and Ann Dowd. Pedro Pascal was supposed to star in the film alongside Hemsworth last year, but although he was on board, things did not move forward.
Working Title’s Eric Fellner and Tim Bevan, Raw’s Layton and Dimitri Doganis, and Derrin Schlesinger and Shane Salerno all serve as producers. Joely Fisher executive produces for Raw.
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Amazon MGM Studios is adapting Don Winslow’s novella Crime 101. Mark Ruffalo is reportedly in talks to play the lead role. He is set to co-star with Chris Hemsworth and negotiate to star and produce alongside Ben Grayson, his producing partner.
The film will be directed by Bart Layton, who collaborated with Peter Straughan to develop the screenplay. Layton is famously known for his work as a director and writer of the 2018 heist movie American Animals, which starred Evan Peters, Barry Keoghan, and Ann Dowd. Pedro Pascal was supposed to star in the film alongside Hemsworth last year, but although he was on board, things did not move forward.
Working Title’s Eric Fellner and Tim Bevan, Raw’s Layton and Dimitri Doganis, and Derrin Schlesinger and Shane Salerno all serve as producers. Joely Fisher executive produces for Raw.
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- 5/22/2024
- by Aastha Soni
- KoiMoi
Marvel star Mark Ruffalo has entered into negotiations to reunite with Chris Hemsworth on Amazon MGM Studio’s adaptation of ‘Crime 101.’
Based on author Don Winslow’s novella of the same name, the novella tells the story of a string of high-level jewel heists up and down the Pacific Coast Highway that has gone unsolved for years, mostly because the perpetrator has lived by a strict code he calls “Crime 101”. Police attribute the thefts to the Colombian cartels. But Detective Lou Lubesnick’s gut says it’s the work of just one man.
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Bart Layton, who also wrote the script with contributions from Peter Straughan, is set to direct the movie. Hemsworth is in talks to star and produce alongside partner Ben Grayson.
Producers include Eric Fellner and Tim Bevan for Working Title, and Layton and Dimitri Doganis for Raw,...
Based on author Don Winslow’s novella of the same name, the novella tells the story of a string of high-level jewel heists up and down the Pacific Coast Highway that has gone unsolved for years, mostly because the perpetrator has lived by a strict code he calls “Crime 101”. Police attribute the thefts to the Colombian cartels. But Detective Lou Lubesnick’s gut says it’s the work of just one man.
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Bart Layton, who also wrote the script with contributions from Peter Straughan, is set to direct the movie. Hemsworth is in talks to star and produce alongside partner Ben Grayson.
Producers include Eric Fellner and Tim Bevan for Working Title, and Layton and Dimitri Doganis for Raw,...
- 5/22/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Mark Ruffalo is eyeing a big-screen reunion with Chris Hemsworth for the planned adaptation of a Don Winslow project.
Ruffalo is in talks to join Hemsworth in Amazon MGM Studios’ feature version of Crime 101, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. Bart Layton — who wrote the script with contributions from Peter Straughan — is set to direct the movie that is based on author Winslow’s novella of the same name.
Hemsworth is in talks to star and produce alongside partner Ben Grayson for the film that is aiming for theatrical release next year.
Serving as producers are Eric Fellner and Tim Bevan for Working Title, and Layton and Dimitri Doganis for Raw, in addition to Derrin Schlesinger and Shane Salerno. Joely Fether is executive producing for Raw.
Published in 2021, the novella Crime 101 centered on detective Lou Lubesnick as he attempts to solve a string of jewel heists by tracking the perpetrator who...
Ruffalo is in talks to join Hemsworth in Amazon MGM Studios’ feature version of Crime 101, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. Bart Layton — who wrote the script with contributions from Peter Straughan — is set to direct the movie that is based on author Winslow’s novella of the same name.
Hemsworth is in talks to star and produce alongside partner Ben Grayson for the film that is aiming for theatrical release next year.
Serving as producers are Eric Fellner and Tim Bevan for Working Title, and Layton and Dimitri Doganis for Raw, in addition to Derrin Schlesinger and Shane Salerno. Joely Fether is executive producing for Raw.
Published in 2021, the novella Crime 101 centered on detective Lou Lubesnick as he attempts to solve a string of jewel heists by tracking the perpetrator who...
- 5/21/2024
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Mark Ruffalo is in talks to star in Amazon MGM Studios adaptation of Don Winslow’s novella Crime 101. He will co-star with Chris Hemsworth, who also is in talks to star and produce alongside producing partner Ben Grayson. The film will be released in theaters next year.
While plot details are being kept under wraps, the original short story by Winslow has shades of Heat as it follows high-level jewel thefts that are taking place up and down the Pacific Coast, which police have linked to Colombian cartels. Detective Lou Lubesnick has other ideas, and he zeroes in on one perp, a thief looking for a final score.
Bart Layton is directing and wrote the script with contributions from Peter Straughan. Producers include Working Title’s Eric Fellner and Tim Bevan, Raw’s Bart Layton and Dimitri Doganis, Derrin Schlesinger, and Shane Salerno. Raw’s Joely Fether will executive produce.
While plot details are being kept under wraps, the original short story by Winslow has shades of Heat as it follows high-level jewel thefts that are taking place up and down the Pacific Coast, which police have linked to Colombian cartels. Detective Lou Lubesnick has other ideas, and he zeroes in on one perp, a thief looking for a final score.
Bart Layton is directing and wrote the script with contributions from Peter Straughan. Producers include Working Title’s Eric Fellner and Tim Bevan, Raw’s Bart Layton and Dimitri Doganis, Derrin Schlesinger, and Shane Salerno. Raw’s Joely Fether will executive produce.
- 5/21/2024
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
A24’s The Iron Claw, written and directed by Sean Durkin, will make its streaming debut on Max on Friday, May 10. The film will be available on HBO and will make its linear debut on Saturday, May 18(8 p.m. Et). The film stars Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Harris Dickinson, Stanley Simons, Maura Tierney, with Holt McCallany and Lily James.
The true story of the inseparable Von Erich brothers, who made history in the intensely competitive world of professional wrestling in the early 1980s. Through tragedy and triumph, under the shadow of their domineering father and coach, the brothers seek larger-than-life immortality on the biggest stage in sports.
Written and directed by Sean Durkin; produced by Tessa Ross, Juliette Howell, Angus Lamont, Sean Durkin, and Derrin Schlesinger.
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The true story of the inseparable Von Erich brothers, who made history in the intensely competitive world of professional wrestling in the early 1980s. Through tragedy and triumph, under the shadow of their domineering father and coach, the brothers seek larger-than-life immortality on the biggest stage in sports.
Written and directed by Sean Durkin; produced by Tessa Ross, Juliette Howell, Angus Lamont, Sean Durkin, and Derrin Schlesinger.
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- 4/20/2024
- by TV Shows MCM
- Martin Cid Magazine - Movies
Sean Durkin’s wrestling drama The Iron Claw will look to become box office champion on its opening weekend, starting in 517 UK-Ireland cinemas through Lionsgate.
The film tells the true story of the Von Erich brothers, who made history in the competitive world of professional wrestling in the early 1980s.
Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, 2017 Screen Star of Tomorrow Harris Dickinson and Stanley Simons star as the Von Erich brothers, with Lily James and Maura Tierney also on the cast; Arcade Fire member Richard Reed Parry wrote the film’s score.
The Iron Claw premiered in Dallas, Texas just hours...
The film tells the true story of the Von Erich brothers, who made history in the competitive world of professional wrestling in the early 1980s.
Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, 2017 Screen Star of Tomorrow Harris Dickinson and Stanley Simons star as the Von Erich brothers, with Lily James and Maura Tierney also on the cast; Arcade Fire member Richard Reed Parry wrote the film’s score.
The Iron Claw premiered in Dallas, Texas just hours...
- 2/9/2024
- ScreenDaily
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At the beginning of “The Iron Claw,” the narrator says the Von Erich family is cursed. Towards the film’s latter half, when the supposed curse has reared its ugly head, a man sitting directly in front of me with a woman begins to weep physically and audibly intensely. The woman grabbed his head to comfort him, but it was proving too much for the gentleman, who grabbed his crutches and walked out of the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. The woman quickly followed him. The two would return for the post-screening Q&a with writer-director Sean Durkin and cast members Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White and Stanley Simons.
Read: Variety’s Awards Circuit for the latest Oscars predictions in all categories.
The fleeting and overwhelming emotion he displayed was understandable,...
At the beginning of “The Iron Claw,” the narrator says the Von Erich family is cursed. Towards the film’s latter half, when the supposed curse has reared its ugly head, a man sitting directly in front of me with a woman begins to weep physically and audibly intensely. The woman grabbed his head to comfort him, but it was proving too much for the gentleman, who grabbed his crutches and walked out of the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. The woman quickly followed him. The two would return for the post-screening Q&a with writer-director Sean Durkin and cast members Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White and Stanley Simons.
Read: Variety’s Awards Circuit for the latest Oscars predictions in all categories.
The fleeting and overwhelming emotion he displayed was understandable,...
- 11/12/2023
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Zac Efron and Jeremy Allen White are putting their bodies on full display for “The Iron Claw.” The “High School Musical” icon and “The Bear” breakout star play brothers Kevin and Kerry Von Erich, Aka the Texas Tornado. “Triangle of Sadness” actor Harris Dickinson portrays David Von Erich, with “Mindhunter” star Holt McCallany as Fritz Von Erich, Emmy nominee Maura Tierney as matriarch Doris, and Lily James as Kevin’s wife Pam. Stanley Simons also stars as younger brother Mike Von Erich.
“The Iron Claw” tells the story of the Von Erich family, who made history in the intensely competitive world of professional wrestling in the early ’80s. Through tragedy and triumph, and under the shadow of their domineering father and coach, the brothers sought larger-than-life immortality on the biggest stage in sports. The A24 biopic, written and directed by “Martha Marcy May Marlene” filmmaker Sean Durkin, is a holiday release set for December.
“The Iron Claw” tells the story of the Von Erich family, who made history in the intensely competitive world of professional wrestling in the early ’80s. Through tragedy and triumph, and under the shadow of their domineering father and coach, the brothers sought larger-than-life immortality on the biggest stage in sports. The A24 biopic, written and directed by “Martha Marcy May Marlene” filmmaker Sean Durkin, is a holiday release set for December.
- 10/11/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
The biceps and bro love will flow freely this December, as a new sports drama starring Zac Efron and Jeremy Allen White has been given the greenlight to conduct publicity from striking union SAG-AFTRA.
“The Iron Claw,” about the ill-fated American pro wrestling family the Von Erichs, has received an interim agreement from the actors guild – meaning its stars are clear to promote the film around the world before it sees a wide release this holiday season.
Efron and White star as Kevin and Kerry Von Erich, respectively, brothers who were inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame for throwing down in the ring throughout the ‘80s and ‘90s. Sean Durkin (“Martha Marcy May Marlene”) serves as writer-director on the project, which tells an inspiring story of athleticism mixed with myriad personal tragedies suffered in a family circle (something that became known as “the Von Erich curse” in its day...
“The Iron Claw,” about the ill-fated American pro wrestling family the Von Erichs, has received an interim agreement from the actors guild – meaning its stars are clear to promote the film around the world before it sees a wide release this holiday season.
Efron and White star as Kevin and Kerry Von Erich, respectively, brothers who were inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame for throwing down in the ring throughout the ‘80s and ‘90s. Sean Durkin (“Martha Marcy May Marlene”) serves as writer-director on the project, which tells an inspiring story of athleticism mixed with myriad personal tragedies suffered in a family circle (something that became known as “the Von Erich curse” in its day...
- 9/22/2023
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
A24’s upcoming pro wrestling sports drama “The Iron Claw” was approved for the SAG-AFTRA interim agreement, clearing the way for the cast to promote the film ahead of its Christmas wide release in the U.S, according to an insider with knowledge of the project.
Based on a true story, “The Iron Claw” follows the rise and fall of the Von Erich family, a dynasty of wrestlers who made a huge impact on the sport from the 1960s to the present day.
The film stars Efron as Kevin Von Erich, Jeremy Allen White as Kerry Von Erich, Harris Dickinson as David Von Erich, Stanley Simons as Mike Von Erich, Holt McCallany as Fritz Von Erich, Maura Tierney as Doris and Lily James as Pam.
“The Iron Claw” is written and directed by critically acclaimed filmmaker Sean Durkin, best known for his 2011 Sundance breakout “Martha Marcy May Marlene.”
Producers are Tessa Ross,...
Based on a true story, “The Iron Claw” follows the rise and fall of the Von Erich family, a dynasty of wrestlers who made a huge impact on the sport from the 1960s to the present day.
The film stars Efron as Kevin Von Erich, Jeremy Allen White as Kerry Von Erich, Harris Dickinson as David Von Erich, Stanley Simons as Mike Von Erich, Holt McCallany as Fritz Von Erich, Maura Tierney as Doris and Lily James as Pam.
“The Iron Claw” is written and directed by critically acclaimed filmmaker Sean Durkin, best known for his 2011 Sundance breakout “Martha Marcy May Marlene.”
Producers are Tessa Ross,...
- 9/21/2023
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Sean Durkin’s wrestling drama, The Iron Claw, is the latest in a string of upcoming A24 theatrical releases to get cleared for a SAG-AFTRA interim agreement.
The movie, which opens ahead of Christmas, on Dec. 22, will be allowed to have its cast promote the feature not only for its big screen release, but for awards season as well.
A24 financed and produced the film with co-financing by Access Entertainment and BBC Films.
Based on the true story of the Von Erichs, the film follows the rise and fall of the family dynasty of wrestlers who made a huge impact on the sport from the 1960s to the present day. Harris Dickinson stars as David Von Erich, Stanley Simons as Mike Von Erich, Holt McCallany as Fritz Von Erich, Maura Tierney as Doris and Lily James as Kevin’s wife,...
The movie, which opens ahead of Christmas, on Dec. 22, will be allowed to have its cast promote the feature not only for its big screen release, but for awards season as well.
A24 financed and produced the film with co-financing by Access Entertainment and BBC Films.
Based on the true story of the Von Erichs, the film follows the rise and fall of the family dynasty of wrestlers who made a huge impact on the sport from the 1960s to the present day. Harris Dickinson stars as David Von Erich, Stanley Simons as Mike Von Erich, Holt McCallany as Fritz Von Erich, Maura Tierney as Doris and Lily James as Kevin’s wife,...
- 9/21/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
A24’s “The Iron Claw” is body-slamming its way into Christmas.
Directed and written by Sean Durkin featuring the trio of lead actors as the brothers. Efron shared a viral still earlier this year of his character in the boxing ring in full, tight-fitting wrestling get-up. Jeremy Allen White, meanwhile, has spoken about the “gross diet” he endured to put on 40 pounds of muscle for the role.
“[I was] eating all the time. Like, never stopping,” the “Bear” star, who plays the wrestler known as the Texas Tornado in “The Iron Claw,” told Esquire. “In the morning, I would have waffles, almond butter. In the middle of the day, I was eating turkey patties and avocado all the time. It’s really just gross. You’re trying to consume as much as you possibly can, and, to be honest, you don’t feel great. I was training as well, but, I don’t know,...
Directed and written by Sean Durkin featuring the trio of lead actors as the brothers. Efron shared a viral still earlier this year of his character in the boxing ring in full, tight-fitting wrestling get-up. Jeremy Allen White, meanwhile, has spoken about the “gross diet” he endured to put on 40 pounds of muscle for the role.
“[I was] eating all the time. Like, never stopping,” the “Bear” star, who plays the wrestler known as the Texas Tornado in “The Iron Claw,” told Esquire. “In the morning, I would have waffles, almond butter. In the middle of the day, I was eating turkey patties and avocado all the time. It’s really just gross. You’re trying to consume as much as you possibly can, and, to be honest, you don’t feel great. I was training as well, but, I don’t know,...
- 7/27/2023
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Indiewire
A24 will release “The Iron Claw,” a sports drama starring Zac Efron and Jeremy Allen White, in theaters around Christmas.
The film will debut nationwide on Dec. 22, sharing a release date with a very different kind of family film, Universal and Illumination’s animated comedy “Migration.” Jason Momoa’s superhero sequel “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” (Dec. 20) is expected to hit the big screen a few days prior, while the glitzy musical adaptation of “The Color Purple” (Dec. 25) is slated to arrive a little later.
Despite its prime awards season release, “The Iron Claw” is currently in post-production and isn’t expected to make the rounds at film festivals.
Sean Durkin (“Martha Marcy May Marlene”) wrote and directed “The Iron Claw,” which tells the tragic, true story of the Von Erich family, a dynasty of professional wrestlers who made history in the intensely competitive sport in the early 1980s. The...
The film will debut nationwide on Dec. 22, sharing a release date with a very different kind of family film, Universal and Illumination’s animated comedy “Migration.” Jason Momoa’s superhero sequel “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” (Dec. 20) is expected to hit the big screen a few days prior, while the glitzy musical adaptation of “The Color Purple” (Dec. 25) is slated to arrive a little later.
Despite its prime awards season release, “The Iron Claw” is currently in post-production and isn’t expected to make the rounds at film festivals.
Sean Durkin (“Martha Marcy May Marlene”) wrote and directed “The Iron Claw,” which tells the tragic, true story of the Von Erich family, a dynasty of professional wrestlers who made history in the intensely competitive sport in the early 1980s. The...
- 7/27/2023
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Zac Efron is reminding “The Bear” breakout Jeremy Allen White to “stay hard.”
Efron and White are set to play WWE champion brothers in the upcoming A24 wrestling film “The Iron Claw.” Efron transforms into WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Von Erich, one of six brothers in a wrestling family. White will play Kerry Von Erich, aka the Texas Tornado.
After White signed on to the film, Efron sent him a “really lovely note,” which read: “Get training, eat, keep doing what you’re doing, stay hard,” as White recalled to GQ.
The “Shameless” actor is attempting to put on 40 pounds of muscle to play the Texas Tornado, while Efron shared a first-look photo of himself beefed up as Kevin Von Erich.
“First Look at my latest project ‘Iron Claw’!” Efron captioned on Instagram. “Can’t wait to show you more…let’s go.”
The cast is rounded out by...
Efron and White are set to play WWE champion brothers in the upcoming A24 wrestling film “The Iron Claw.” Efron transforms into WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Von Erich, one of six brothers in a wrestling family. White will play Kerry Von Erich, aka the Texas Tornado.
After White signed on to the film, Efron sent him a “really lovely note,” which read: “Get training, eat, keep doing what you’re doing, stay hard,” as White recalled to GQ.
The “Shameless” actor is attempting to put on 40 pounds of muscle to play the Texas Tornado, while Efron shared a first-look photo of himself beefed up as Kevin Von Erich.
“First Look at my latest project ‘Iron Claw’!” Efron captioned on Instagram. “Can’t wait to show you more…let’s go.”
The cast is rounded out by...
- 11/30/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Zac Efron has pushed his body to the limit once again.
After breaking the Internet with his “Baywatch” transformation, the “High School Musical” alum is in fighting shape for A24’s wrestling biopic “The Iron Claw.” Efron stars as WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Von Erich, one of six brothers in a wrestling family.
“First Look at my latest project ‘Iron Claw’!” Efron captioned on Instagram. “Can’t wait to show you more…let’s go.”
“The Bear” breakout Jeremy Allen White co-stars as Efron’s onscreen brother, fellow wrestler Kerry Von Erich aka the Texas Tornado. Harris Dickinson (“Where the Crawdads Sing”) plays David Von Erich, with Holt McCallany (“Mindhunter”) as patriarch Fritz Von Erich.
Lily James and Maura Tierney also star.
Per an official synopsis, “The Iron Claw” charts the rise and fall of the Von Erich family, a dynasty of wrestlers who made a huge impact on...
After breaking the Internet with his “Baywatch” transformation, the “High School Musical” alum is in fighting shape for A24’s wrestling biopic “The Iron Claw.” Efron stars as WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Von Erich, one of six brothers in a wrestling family.
“First Look at my latest project ‘Iron Claw’!” Efron captioned on Instagram. “Can’t wait to show you more…let’s go.”
“The Bear” breakout Jeremy Allen White co-stars as Efron’s onscreen brother, fellow wrestler Kerry Von Erich aka the Texas Tornado. Harris Dickinson (“Where the Crawdads Sing”) plays David Von Erich, with Holt McCallany (“Mindhunter”) as patriarch Fritz Von Erich.
Lily James and Maura Tierney also star.
Per an official synopsis, “The Iron Claw” charts the rise and fall of the Von Erich family, a dynasty of wrestlers who made a huge impact on...
- 11/7/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
The first look at A24’s upcoming wrestling drama “The Iron Claw” has been revealed, showcasing Zac Efron’s bulked-up physique as the Golden Warrior, aka Kevin Von Erich. “The Iron Claw” is a biographical film about the wrestling dynasty that was the Von Erich family, and co-stars “The Bear” leading man Jeremy Allen White as Kerry Von Erich and “Beach Rats” actor Harris Dickinson as David Von Erich.
In the first look, Efron’s muscular build is highlighted as he is seen mid-air, stunning his opponent with a striking kick move. Efron recently attracted social media attention when on-set photos revealed his bowl-cut hairdo, matching the style and era of the real Von Erich. Though Von Erich isn’t involved much with the upcoming film, he recently gave some high praise to Efron through TMZ, telling them: “I didn’t ever look that good. He looked great though, he must be working really hard.
In the first look, Efron’s muscular build is highlighted as he is seen mid-air, stunning his opponent with a striking kick move. Efron recently attracted social media attention when on-set photos revealed his bowl-cut hairdo, matching the style and era of the real Von Erich. Though Von Erich isn’t involved much with the upcoming film, he recently gave some high praise to Efron through TMZ, telling them: “I didn’t ever look that good. He looked great though, he must be working really hard.
- 11/7/2022
- by EJ Panaligan
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Maura Tierney is the latest to join the ensemble cast of A24’s The Iron Claw. She will play Doris, the matriarch of the Von Erich wrestling family, in the film that also stars Zac Efron, Harris Dickinson, Holt McCallany and Jeremy Allen White.
A24 and Access Industries are co-financing the pic, which Sean Durkin is writing and directing. Producing alongside A24 are Tessa Ross, Derrin Schlesinger and Harrison Huffman. The film was developed by House Productions with the support of Access Entertainment and BBC Film.
Based on the true story of the Von Erichs, the film follows the rise and fall of the family dynasty of wrestlers who made a huge impact on the sport from the 1960s to the present day.
Best known for her starring roles on hit TV shows like ER and The Affair, Tierney was most recently seen in the Showtime series Your Honor...
A24 and Access Industries are co-financing the pic, which Sean Durkin is writing and directing. Producing alongside A24 are Tessa Ross, Derrin Schlesinger and Harrison Huffman. The film was developed by House Productions with the support of Access Entertainment and BBC Film.
Based on the true story of the Von Erichs, the film follows the rise and fall of the family dynasty of wrestlers who made a huge impact on the sport from the 1960s to the present day.
Best known for her starring roles on hit TV shows like ER and The Affair, Tierney was most recently seen in the Showtime series Your Honor...
- 10/19/2022
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Holt McCallany is the latest to join the growing ensemble of A24’s The Iron Claw, in which he will play Fritz Von Erich, the patriarch of the famed Von Erich wrestling family. The film also stars Zac Efron, Harris Dickinson and Jeremy Allen White.
A24 and Access Industries are co-financing the pic, which Sean Durkin is writing and directing. Producing alongside A24 are Tessa Ross, Derrin Schlesinger and Harrison Huffman. The film was developed by House Productions with the support of Access Entertainment and BBC Film.
Based on the true story of the Von Erichs, the film follows the rise and fall of the family dynasty of wrestlers who made a huge impact on the sport from the 1960s to the present day.
McCallany most recently wrapped shooting on Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning alongside Tom Cruise, Nightmare Alley with Bradley Cooper, and the acclaimed 61st Street for AMC.
A24 and Access Industries are co-financing the pic, which Sean Durkin is writing and directing. Producing alongside A24 are Tessa Ross, Derrin Schlesinger and Harrison Huffman. The film was developed by House Productions with the support of Access Entertainment and BBC Film.
Based on the true story of the Von Erichs, the film follows the rise and fall of the family dynasty of wrestlers who made a huge impact on the sport from the 1960s to the present day.
McCallany most recently wrapped shooting on Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning alongside Tom Cruise, Nightmare Alley with Bradley Cooper, and the acclaimed 61st Street for AMC.
- 10/3/2022
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Jeremy Allen White has recently made a name for himself with the brand new hit series on FX, The Bear. The breakout star is now was first brought to the audiences’ attention on the series finale of the Showtime original, Shameless. The Bear was such a surprise hit that it not only earned White critical praise and is expected to put him up for an Emmy nomination come next awards season, but the show has already been renewed for a second year.
As The Bear takes its break before filming of the next season starts, White has looked to secure his first big film project since the show put him on the map. Deadline reports that the movie he’s been tapped to star in is The Iron Claw, which he will also be co-starring in with Zac Efron and Harris Dickinson. The Iron Claw tells the story of the...
As The Bear takes its break before filming of the next season starts, White has looked to secure his first big film project since the show put him on the map. Deadline reports that the movie he’s been tapped to star in is The Iron Claw, which he will also be co-starring in with Zac Efron and Harris Dickinson. The Iron Claw tells the story of the...
- 9/16/2022
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Following the breakout success of FX series The Bear, Jeremy Allen White looks to have found his first big project to keep him busy during the show’s hiatus. Sources tell Deadline that White is set to co-star opposite Zac Efron and Harris Dickinson in A24’s The Iron Claw, in which the three will play world-famous wrestling siblings the Von Erichs. White will play Kerry Von Erich, with Efron playing Kevin and Dickinson playing David.
A24 and Access Industries are co-financing the pic, which Sean Durkin is writing and directing. Producing alongside A24 are Tessa Ross, Derrin Schlesinger and Harrison Huffman. The film was developed by House Productions with the support of Access Entertainment and BBC Films.
Based on the true story of the Von Erichs, the film follows the rise and fall of the family dynasty of wrestlers who made a huge impact on the sport from...
A24 and Access Industries are co-financing the pic, which Sean Durkin is writing and directing. Producing alongside A24 are Tessa Ross, Derrin Schlesinger and Harrison Huffman. The film was developed by House Productions with the support of Access Entertainment and BBC Films.
Based on the true story of the Von Erichs, the film follows the rise and fall of the family dynasty of wrestlers who made a huge impact on the sport from...
- 9/15/2022
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Sean Durkin’s new pic revolving around the Von Erichs wrestling family is gaining steam. Sources tell Deadline that Where the Crawdads Sing star Harris Dickinson is set to play David Von Erich in The Iron Claw, in which Zac Efron is already is set to star as Kevin Von Erich.
A24 and Access Entertainment is co-financing the pic, which Durkin is writing and directing. Producing alongside A24 are Tessa Ross, Derrin Schlesinger and Harrison Huffman. The film was developed by House Productions with the support of Access Industries and BBC Films.
Based on the true story of the Von Erichs, the film follows the rise and fall of the family dynasty of wrestlers who made a huge impact on the sport from the 1960s to the present day.
Dickinson’s star has been on the rise ever since his breakout role in FX’s limited series Trust, where...
A24 and Access Entertainment is co-financing the pic, which Durkin is writing and directing. Producing alongside A24 are Tessa Ross, Derrin Schlesinger and Harrison Huffman. The film was developed by House Productions with the support of Access Industries and BBC Films.
Based on the true story of the Von Erichs, the film follows the rise and fall of the family dynasty of wrestlers who made a huge impact on the sport from the 1960s to the present day.
Dickinson’s star has been on the rise ever since his breakout role in FX’s limited series Trust, where...
- 8/22/2022
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Zac Efron is set to star in “The Iron Claw” for A24, according to an individual with knowledge of the project.
Sean Durkin, who broke out at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival with “Martha Marcy May Marlene” and subsequently won Best Director, is writing and directing “The Iron Claw.”
Based on a true story, “The Iron Claw” follows the rise and fall of the Von Erich family, a dynasty of wrestlers who made a huge impact on the sport from the 1960s to the present day.
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Tessa Ross, Derrin Schlesinger and Harrison Huffman will produce alongside A24, which is fully financing the project. The film was developed by House Productions, with the support of Access Entertainment, and BBC Film.
Earlier this week, Efron also joined Nicole Kidman and Joey King in an untitled romantic comedy for Netflix that Richard Lagravanese will direct.
Sean Durkin, who broke out at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival with “Martha Marcy May Marlene” and subsequently won Best Director, is writing and directing “The Iron Claw.”
Based on a true story, “The Iron Claw” follows the rise and fall of the Von Erich family, a dynasty of wrestlers who made a huge impact on the sport from the 1960s to the present day.
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Tessa Ross, Derrin Schlesinger and Harrison Huffman will produce alongside A24, which is fully financing the project. The film was developed by House Productions, with the support of Access Entertainment, and BBC Film.
Earlier this week, Efron also joined Nicole Kidman and Joey King in an untitled romantic comedy for Netflix that Richard Lagravanese will direct.
- 6/16/2022
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Days after announcing his next star studded comedy at Netflix, Zac Efron is continuing to build up his diversified slate as he is set to star in A24’s The Iron Claw, the latest drama from writer-director Sean Durkin. A24 is set to finance and produce the pic with Durkin writing and directing. Producing alongside A24 are Tessa Ross, Derrin Schlesinger and Harrison Huffman. The film was developed by House Productions, with the support of Access Entertainment, and BBC Films.
Based on the true story of the Von Erichs, the film follows the rise and fall of the Von Erich family, a dynasty of wrestlers who made a huge impact on the sport from the 1960s to the present day.
Efron is having himself quite the moment right now as he looks to the future of his business by developing a broad range of starring vehicles that are not...
Based on the true story of the Von Erichs, the film follows the rise and fall of the Von Erich family, a dynasty of wrestlers who made a huge impact on the sport from the 1960s to the present day.
Efron is having himself quite the moment right now as he looks to the future of his business by developing a broad range of starring vehicles that are not...
- 6/16/2022
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Editors note: Deadline’s Read the Screenplay series debuts and celebrates the scripts of films that will be factors in this year’s movie awards race.
Riz Ahmed was in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, but his latest movie, Amazon Studios’ Encounter, isn’t that kind of sci-fi movie. Encounter is about an alien invasion, but one that occurs on present day Earth, to a normal family, and raises additional questions of paranoia.
Ahmed plays Malik, a Marine veteran who believes alien insects are possessing human beings for a takeover. Malik takes his two sons, Jay (Lucien-River Chauhan) and Bobby (Aditya Geddada), away from their mother (Janina Gavankar) and stepfather (Misha Collins).
On the road, Malik tries to keep his sons safe from people who have already been taken over by the insects. However, his ex-wife reports him to the authorities, and Malik’s parole officer Hattie (Octavia Spencer...
Riz Ahmed was in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, but his latest movie, Amazon Studios’ Encounter, isn’t that kind of sci-fi movie. Encounter is about an alien invasion, but one that occurs on present day Earth, to a normal family, and raises additional questions of paranoia.
Ahmed plays Malik, a Marine veteran who believes alien insects are possessing human beings for a takeover. Malik takes his two sons, Jay (Lucien-River Chauhan) and Bobby (Aditya Geddada), away from their mother (Janina Gavankar) and stepfather (Misha Collins).
On the road, Malik tries to keep his sons safe from people who have already been taken over by the insects. However, his ex-wife reports him to the authorities, and Malik’s parole officer Hattie (Octavia Spencer...
- 1/10/2022
- by Fred Topel
- Deadline Film + TV
’After Love’ wins best British independent film, plus actress and director prizes.
Aleem Khan’s feature directing debut After Love won six awards at this year’s British Independent Film Awards (BIFAs), which took place tonight (December 5) in London.
Scroll down for full lst of winners
After Love won best British independent film, with Khan taking home three prizes: best director, best debut director and best screenplay. Khan was named a Screen Star of Tomorrow in 2015 and his 2014 short Three Brothers received a Bafta nomination.
The film stars Joanna Scanlan, who also won best actress, as a Muslim woman who...
Aleem Khan’s feature directing debut After Love won six awards at this year’s British Independent Film Awards (BIFAs), which took place tonight (December 5) in London.
Scroll down for full lst of winners
After Love won best British independent film, with Khan taking home three prizes: best director, best debut director and best screenplay. Khan was named a Screen Star of Tomorrow in 2015 and his 2014 short Three Brothers received a Bafta nomination.
The film stars Joanna Scanlan, who also won best actress, as a Muslim woman who...
- 12/5/2021
- by Orlando Parfitt
- ScreenDaily
Kenneth Branagh’s “Belfast” and Philip Barantini’s “Boiling Point” lead nominations at the British Independent Film Awards (BIFA), with 11 nods each.
Nominations for “Belfast,” Branagh’s autobiographical tale of life as a young boy in Belfast in 1969 in the midst of the Troubles, include best actress for Caitríona Balfe, best supporting actress for Judi Dench, best supporting actor for Ciarán Hinds and a breakthrough performance nomination for newcomer Jude Hill in addition to seven craft nominations.
Nominations for single take film “Boiling Point,” which follows an up-and-coming chef under extreme pressure, include best actor for Stephen Graham, best supporting actor for Ray Panthaki, best supporting actress for Vinette Robinson and a breakthrough performance nomination for Lauryn Ajufo.
Aleem Khan’s “After Love,” Prano Bailey-Bond’s “Censor” and Joanna Hogg’s “The Souvenir Part II” have nine nominations each, while Clio Barnard’s “Ali & Ava” has seven nominations, Sean Durkin...
Nominations for “Belfast,” Branagh’s autobiographical tale of life as a young boy in Belfast in 1969 in the midst of the Troubles, include best actress for Caitríona Balfe, best supporting actress for Judi Dench, best supporting actor for Ciarán Hinds and a breakthrough performance nomination for newcomer Jude Hill in addition to seven craft nominations.
Nominations for single take film “Boiling Point,” which follows an up-and-coming chef under extreme pressure, include best actor for Stephen Graham, best supporting actor for Ray Panthaki, best supporting actress for Vinette Robinson and a breakthrough performance nomination for Lauryn Ajufo.
Aleem Khan’s “After Love,” Prano Bailey-Bond’s “Censor” and Joanna Hogg’s “The Souvenir Part II” have nine nominations each, while Clio Barnard’s “Ali & Ava” has seven nominations, Sean Durkin...
- 11/3/2021
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Kenneth Branagh’s autobiographical drama Belfast and Philip Barantini’s single-take title Boiling Point both lead nominations for this year’s British Independent Film Awards with 11 nods a piece.
Belfast, which chronicles the tale of life as a young boy in the city in 1969 in the midst of the Troubles, earned a Best Actress nom for Caitríona Balfe, Best Supporting Actress nom for Judi Dench, Best Supporting Actor for Ciarán Hinds and a Breakthrough Performance nomination for newcomer Jude Hill. The title, which is being released in the U.S. by Focus Features on November 12, also earned seven craft nominations including Best Casting and Best Cinematography.
Boiling Point, which follows an up-and-coming chef under extreme pressure, scored a Best Actor nom for Stephen Graham, Best Supporting Actor for Ray Panthaki, Best Supporting Actress for Vinette Robinson and a Breakthrough Performance nomination for Lauryn Ajufo as well as a Breakthrough Producer nomination.
Belfast, which chronicles the tale of life as a young boy in the city in 1969 in the midst of the Troubles, earned a Best Actress nom for Caitríona Balfe, Best Supporting Actress nom for Judi Dench, Best Supporting Actor for Ciarán Hinds and a Breakthrough Performance nomination for newcomer Jude Hill. The title, which is being released in the U.S. by Focus Features on November 12, also earned seven craft nominations including Best Casting and Best Cinematography.
Boiling Point, which follows an up-and-coming chef under extreme pressure, scored a Best Actor nom for Stephen Graham, Best Supporting Actor for Ray Panthaki, Best Supporting Actress for Vinette Robinson and a Breakthrough Performance nomination for Lauryn Ajufo as well as a Breakthrough Producer nomination.
- 11/3/2021
- by Diana Lodderhose
- Deadline Film + TV
Sundance Film Festival: London has revealed that “Zola” and “Coda” will be among the 2021 lineup, when the festival returns to Picturehouse Central next month.
“Coda” — an acronym meaning “Child of Deaf Adults” — features Marlee Matlin (“The West Wing”) and 19-year-old Emilia Jones (“Locke & Key”) navigating their relationship, while “Zola” is based on a 148-tweet viral Twitter thread from 2015 by Aziah “Zola” Wells. It stars Taylor Paige (“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”) and Riley Keough (“Max Max: Fury Road”) and will close the 4-day festival.
Edgar Wright’s rockumentary “The Sparks Brothers,” described as a “musical odyssey,” opens the festival on July 29.
Other feature film offerings, which have been selected from the longer line-up shown at the Sundance Film Festival, include “The Nest,” starring Jude Law (“Sherlock Holmes”), animation “Cryptozoo,” which features Lake Bell (“BoJack Horseman”) and Michael Cera (“Arrested Development”), and documentary “Writing With Fire,” about a female-run Indian newspaper, which...
“Coda” — an acronym meaning “Child of Deaf Adults” — features Marlee Matlin (“The West Wing”) and 19-year-old Emilia Jones (“Locke & Key”) navigating their relationship, while “Zola” is based on a 148-tweet viral Twitter thread from 2015 by Aziah “Zola” Wells. It stars Taylor Paige (“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”) and Riley Keough (“Max Max: Fury Road”) and will close the 4-day festival.
Edgar Wright’s rockumentary “The Sparks Brothers,” described as a “musical odyssey,” opens the festival on July 29.
Other feature film offerings, which have been selected from the longer line-up shown at the Sundance Film Festival, include “The Nest,” starring Jude Law (“Sherlock Holmes”), animation “Cryptozoo,” which features Lake Bell (“BoJack Horseman”) and Michael Cera (“Arrested Development”), and documentary “Writing With Fire,” about a female-run Indian newspaper, which...
- 6/2/2021
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Invasion
UK’s Michael Pearce returns with his highly anticipated sophomore film Invasion, produced by Dimitri Doganis, Derrin Schlesinger and Piers Vellacott with cinematography from the stellar Benjamin Kracun, who also lensed Pearce’s excellent 2017 debut Beast (as well as recent releases Monsoon and Promising Young Woman). Pearce has assembled a formidable cast including Riz Ahmed, Rory Cochran, Misha Collins, Janina Gavankar and Octavia Spencer. Pearce competed in TIFF’s 2017 Platform program with Beast (which starred Jessie Buckley and Johnny Flynn), and nabbed him a BAFTA for Best Outstanding Debut.
Gist: Co-written by Joe Barton, Invasion is about a journey upon which two brothers embark with their father who is trying to protect them from an alien threat.…...
UK’s Michael Pearce returns with his highly anticipated sophomore film Invasion, produced by Dimitri Doganis, Derrin Schlesinger and Piers Vellacott with cinematography from the stellar Benjamin Kracun, who also lensed Pearce’s excellent 2017 debut Beast (as well as recent releases Monsoon and Promising Young Woman). Pearce has assembled a formidable cast including Riz Ahmed, Rory Cochran, Misha Collins, Janina Gavankar and Octavia Spencer. Pearce competed in TIFF’s 2017 Platform program with Beast (which starred Jessie Buckley and Johnny Flynn), and nabbed him a BAFTA for Best Outstanding Debut.
Gist: Co-written by Joe Barton, Invasion is about a journey upon which two brothers embark with their father who is trying to protect them from an alien threat.…...
- 1/1/2021
- by Nicholas Bell
- IONCINEMA.com
Exclusive: Young actor Lucian-River Chauhan is set to play opposite Riz Ahmed and Octavia Spencer in Amazon Studios’ sci-fi thriller Invasion, which is being directed by Michael Pearce.
The film, written by Pearce and Joe Barton, follows two young brothers who go on the run with their father, a decorated Marine (Ahmed), who is trying to protect them from an unhuman threat. As the journey takes them in increasingly dangerous and unexpected directions, the boys will need to confront hard truths and leave their childhood behind.
Amazon has worldwide rights to the project and will produce with Dimitri Doganis, Piers Vellacott and Derrin Schlesinger of UK-based production company, Raw. Film4’s Daniel Battsek, Ollie Madden and Julia Oh will serve as exec producers with Kate Churchill and Jenny Hinkey.
Lucian-River, who previously starred on two seasons of the CBC series, Heartland, is repped by Atlas Artists and The Characters Talent Agency in Toronto.
The film, written by Pearce and Joe Barton, follows two young brothers who go on the run with their father, a decorated Marine (Ahmed), who is trying to protect them from an unhuman threat. As the journey takes them in increasingly dangerous and unexpected directions, the boys will need to confront hard truths and leave their childhood behind.
Amazon has worldwide rights to the project and will produce with Dimitri Doganis, Piers Vellacott and Derrin Schlesinger of UK-based production company, Raw. Film4’s Daniel Battsek, Ollie Madden and Julia Oh will serve as exec producers with Kate Churchill and Jenny Hinkey.
Lucian-River, who previously starred on two seasons of the CBC series, Heartland, is repped by Atlas Artists and The Characters Talent Agency in Toronto.
- 11/24/2020
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Argo and Reprisal star Rory Cochrane is joining the cast of Amazon’s sci-fi thriller Invasion with Riz Ahmed, Octavia Spencer and Janina Gavankar.
The film, which we revealed this summer, charts how two young brothers go on the run with their father, a decorated Marine, who is on a rescue mission to save his boys from a non-human threat. As their journey takes them in increasingly dangerous and unexpected directions, the boys need to confront hard truths and leave their childhoods behind. Cochrane will play the lead FBI agent who goes after the family.
Michael Pearce (Beast) is directing the feature and writing with fellow BAFTA-nominee Joe Barton (Giri/Haji). Producers are Raw’s Dimitri Doganis (Three Identical Strangers), Piers Vellacott (American Animals) and Derrin Schlesinger (The Nest).
Film4 developed the project with Raw. Film4’s Daniel Battsek, Ollie Madden and Julia Oh are executive-producing. Kate Churchill and Jenny Hinkey...
The film, which we revealed this summer, charts how two young brothers go on the run with their father, a decorated Marine, who is on a rescue mission to save his boys from a non-human threat. As their journey takes them in increasingly dangerous and unexpected directions, the boys need to confront hard truths and leave their childhoods behind. Cochrane will play the lead FBI agent who goes after the family.
Michael Pearce (Beast) is directing the feature and writing with fellow BAFTA-nominee Joe Barton (Giri/Haji). Producers are Raw’s Dimitri Doganis (Three Identical Strangers), Piers Vellacott (American Animals) and Derrin Schlesinger (The Nest).
Film4 developed the project with Raw. Film4’s Daniel Battsek, Ollie Madden and Julia Oh are executive-producing. Kate Churchill and Jenny Hinkey...
- 10/2/2020
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Riz Ahmed and Octavia Spencer are set to star in the sci-fi thriller ‘Invasion’ from Amazon Studios and Film 4.
Directed by BAFTA-winner Michael Pearce the story will follow two young brothers who go on the run with their father, a decorated Marine, who is on a rescue mission to save his boys from an inhuman threat.
As their journey takes them in increasingly dangerous and unexpected directions, the boys will need to confront hard truths and leave their childhoods behind.
Pearce co-wrote the script with Joe Barton. Dimitri Doganis, Piers Vellacott and Derrin Schlesinger will produce.
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On the TV front, British actor Ahmed was last seen in ‘The Oa’, moving onto the big screen his latest previous movie projects included ‘Venom’ and ‘The Sisters Brothers’. His upcoming films include ‘Mogul Mowgli’ which tells the story of a...
Directed by BAFTA-winner Michael Pearce the story will follow two young brothers who go on the run with their father, a decorated Marine, who is on a rescue mission to save his boys from an inhuman threat.
As their journey takes them in increasingly dangerous and unexpected directions, the boys will need to confront hard truths and leave their childhoods behind.
Pearce co-wrote the script with Joe Barton. Dimitri Doganis, Piers Vellacott and Derrin Schlesinger will produce.
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On the TV front, British actor Ahmed was last seen in ‘The Oa’, moving onto the big screen his latest previous movie projects included ‘Venom’ and ‘The Sisters Brothers’. His upcoming films include ‘Mogul Mowgli’ which tells the story of a...
- 7/30/2020
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
The project is produced by Amazon alongside Film4, who developed it with Raw.
Riz Ahmed and Octavia Spencer have joined the cast of sci-fi thriller Invasion directed by Micheal Pearce.
The project is produced by Amazon, which has taken world rights, alongside Film4, who developed it with Raw. Pearce wrote the script alongside Bafta-nominee Joe Barton.
The producers are Raw’s Dimitri Doganis (Three Identical Strangers), Piers Vellacott (American Animals) and Derrin Schlesinger (The Nest). Executive producers are Daniel Battsek, Ollie Madden and Julia Oh from Film4, alongside Kate Churchill and Jenny Hinkey.
It is the follow-up to Pearce’s feature debut Beast,...
Riz Ahmed and Octavia Spencer have joined the cast of sci-fi thriller Invasion directed by Micheal Pearce.
The project is produced by Amazon, which has taken world rights, alongside Film4, who developed it with Raw. Pearce wrote the script alongside Bafta-nominee Joe Barton.
The producers are Raw’s Dimitri Doganis (Three Identical Strangers), Piers Vellacott (American Animals) and Derrin Schlesinger (The Nest). Executive producers are Daniel Battsek, Ollie Madden and Julia Oh from Film4, alongside Kate Churchill and Jenny Hinkey.
It is the follow-up to Pearce’s feature debut Beast,...
- 7/30/2020
- by 14¦Screen staff¦0¦
- ScreenDaily
Amazon Studios will produce “Invasion,” a sci-fi thriller that will be directed by BAFTA-winner Michael Pearce and will star Riz Ahmed and Octavia Spencer, an individual with knowledge told TheWrap.
In “Invasion,” two young brothers go on the run with their father, a decorated Marine, who is on a rescue mission to save his boys from an inhuman threat. As their journey takes them in increasingly dangerous and unexpected directions, the boys will need to confront hard truths and leave their childhoods behind.
“Beast” filmmaker Pearce is directing from a script he co-wrote with Joe Barton. The producers on “Invasion” are Raw’s Dimitri Doganis, Piers Vellacott and Derrin Schlesinger.
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The project will be presented in association with Film4, which developed it with Raw. Film4’s Daniel Battsek, Ollie Madden and Julia Oh are executive producing.
In “Invasion,” two young brothers go on the run with their father, a decorated Marine, who is on a rescue mission to save his boys from an inhuman threat. As their journey takes them in increasingly dangerous and unexpected directions, the boys will need to confront hard truths and leave their childhoods behind.
“Beast” filmmaker Pearce is directing from a script he co-wrote with Joe Barton. The producers on “Invasion” are Raw’s Dimitri Doganis, Piers Vellacott and Derrin Schlesinger.
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The project will be presented in association with Film4, which developed it with Raw. Film4’s Daniel Battsek, Ollie Madden and Julia Oh are executive producing.
- 7/29/2020
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Riz Ahmed and Octavia Spencer have been cast in Invasion, a sci-fi thriller pic from BAFTA-winning UK filmmaker Michael Pearce (Beast).
I can also reveal that Amazon Studios has taken worldwide rights to the project and will produce alongside American Animals outfit Raw and UK funder Film4, which backed development.
The script is written by Pearce with Joe Barton (The Ritual). It follows two young brothers who go on the run with their father, a decorated Marine, who is trying to protect them from an unhuman threat. As the journey takes them in increasingly dangerous and unexpected directions, the boys will need to confront hard truths and leave their childhood behind. Ahmed is playing the Marine while Spencer is a probation officer who helps to bring him home. The film is aiming to shoot in the States this year.
Producers are Raw’s Dimitri Doganis (Three Identical Strangers), Piers Vellacott...
I can also reveal that Amazon Studios has taken worldwide rights to the project and will produce alongside American Animals outfit Raw and UK funder Film4, which backed development.
The script is written by Pearce with Joe Barton (The Ritual). It follows two young brothers who go on the run with their father, a decorated Marine, who is trying to protect them from an unhuman threat. As the journey takes them in increasingly dangerous and unexpected directions, the boys will need to confront hard truths and leave their childhood behind. Ahmed is playing the Marine while Spencer is a probation officer who helps to bring him home. The film is aiming to shoot in the States this year.
Producers are Raw’s Dimitri Doganis (Three Identical Strangers), Piers Vellacott...
- 7/29/2020
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
“The Nest,” a drama about a family’s disastrous decision to relocate to England, will debut exclusively in theaters on Sept. 18, 2020.
The announcement is a sign that IFC Films, which purchased the film at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, has awards ambitions for the picture and for the performances of its stars Jude Law and Carrie Coon. It also signals that studios are gaining greater confidence that exhibitors will be back on line in the coming months after cinemas closed in March due to coronavirus.
“The Nest” is writer and director Sean Durkin’s follow-up to “Martha Marcy May Marlene.” The film follows Rory, a charismatic businessman played by Law, as he decides to move his family to his native England in order to cash in on the booming 1980’s London. Things do not go as planned. Not only does Rory struggle to establish himself, but he sticks his...
The announcement is a sign that IFC Films, which purchased the film at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, has awards ambitions for the picture and for the performances of its stars Jude Law and Carrie Coon. It also signals that studios are gaining greater confidence that exhibitors will be back on line in the coming months after cinemas closed in March due to coronavirus.
“The Nest” is writer and director Sean Durkin’s follow-up to “Martha Marcy May Marlene.” The film follows Rory, a charismatic businessman played by Law, as he decides to move his family to his native England in order to cash in on the booming 1980’s London. Things do not go as planned. Not only does Rory struggle to establish himself, but he sticks his...
- 5/14/2020
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
IFC Films has secured the U.S. rights to Sean Durkin’s The Nest, the period drama, which premiered at Sundance, starring Jude Law, Carrie Coon, Charlie Shotwell, and Oona Roche. The film, Durkin’s first following his 2011 film, Martha Marcy May Marlene, will be released in theaters sometime this fall.
The pic revolves around an entrepreneur Rory (Law), who relocates his wife Allison (Coon) and their children Sam and Ben from suburban America to his native England with ambitious dreams of profiting from booming 1980’s London. While Rory thrives chasing lofty deals in the city, Allison and the kids struggle to adapt. As the eerie isolation of their new home drives the family further apart, and the promise of a lucrative new beginning starts to unravel, Rory and Allison have to face the unwelcome truths lying beneath the surface of their marriage.
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The pic revolves around an entrepreneur Rory (Law), who relocates his wife Allison (Coon) and their children Sam and Ben from suburban America to his native England with ambitious dreams of profiting from booming 1980’s London. While Rory thrives chasing lofty deals in the city, Allison and the kids struggle to adapt. As the eerie isolation of their new home drives the family further apart, and the promise of a lucrative new beginning starts to unravel, Rory and Allison have to face the unwelcome truths lying beneath the surface of their marriage.
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- 3/12/2020
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
IFC Films has picked up the U.S. rights to “The Nest,” a drama that premiered at Sundance this year starring Jude Law and Carrie Coon and is the follow-up film from “Martha Marcy May Marlene” director Sean Durkin, the distributor announced Thursday.
IFC will release “The Nest” in theaters this fall.
Set in the 1980s, “The Nest” is an icy family drama about a charismatic entrepreneur named Rory (Law) who relocates his wife Allison (Coon) and their two children (Charlie Shotwell and Oona Roche) to London from the U.S. Allison finds herself resuming the role of a housewife while Rory lavishes in his new job. But he soon gets ahead of his skis by purchasing a run-down mansion they can’t begin to afford. As the eerie isolation of their new home drives the family further apart, and the promise of a lucrative new beginning starts to unravel,...
IFC will release “The Nest” in theaters this fall.
Set in the 1980s, “The Nest” is an icy family drama about a charismatic entrepreneur named Rory (Law) who relocates his wife Allison (Coon) and their two children (Charlie Shotwell and Oona Roche) to London from the U.S. Allison finds herself resuming the role of a housewife while Rory lavishes in his new job. But he soon gets ahead of his skis by purchasing a run-down mansion they can’t begin to afford. As the eerie isolation of their new home drives the family further apart, and the promise of a lucrative new beginning starts to unravel,...
- 3/12/2020
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
IFC Films is acquiring U.S. rights to Sean Durkin’s “The Nest,” a drama with Jude Law and Carrie Coon that premiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival.
The film is Durkin’s follow-up to his acclaimed 2011 feature “Martha Marcy May Marlene.” It follows Rory (Law), a businessman with charm to spare and grand ambitions, as he relocates his wife Allison (Coon) and their children from suburban America to his native England. The plan is to get rich in the booming 1980s London. However, Allison and the kids struggle to adapt, finding themselves stuck in the country in a run-down mansion they can’t afford to furnish.
“I am very excited to partner with IFC who have shown such bold support for the film,” Durkin said in a statement. “I look forward to working together to get ‘The Nest’ out to audiences across the country.”
Charlie Shotwell (“Troop Zero...
The film is Durkin’s follow-up to his acclaimed 2011 feature “Martha Marcy May Marlene.” It follows Rory (Law), a businessman with charm to spare and grand ambitions, as he relocates his wife Allison (Coon) and their children from suburban America to his native England. The plan is to get rich in the booming 1980s London. However, Allison and the kids struggle to adapt, finding themselves stuck in the country in a run-down mansion they can’t afford to furnish.
“I am very excited to partner with IFC who have shown such bold support for the film,” Durkin said in a statement. “I look forward to working together to get ‘The Nest’ out to audiences across the country.”
Charlie Shotwell (“Troop Zero...
- 3/12/2020
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
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IFC Films has picked up Us rights to Sean Durkin’s Sundance world premiere The Nest starring Jude Law as a British entrepreneur whose dream life spirals out of control.
Carrie Coon, Charlie Shotwell (Troop Zero), and Oona Roche (The Morning Show) round out the key cast on Durkin’s first film in eight years since his acclaimed drama Martha Marcy May Marlene.
Ed Guiney, Derrin Schlesinger, Rose Garnett, Sean Durkin, Amy Jackson, and Christina Piovesan produced, and Andrew Lowe, Polly Stokes, Law, Ben Browning, Glen Basner, Alison Cohen, and Milan Popelka served as executive producers.
IFC Films has picked up Us rights to Sean Durkin’s Sundance world premiere The Nest starring Jude Law as a British entrepreneur whose dream life spirals out of control.
Carrie Coon, Charlie Shotwell (Troop Zero), and Oona Roche (The Morning Show) round out the key cast on Durkin’s first film in eight years since his acclaimed drama Martha Marcy May Marlene.
Ed Guiney, Derrin Schlesinger, Rose Garnett, Sean Durkin, Amy Jackson, and Christina Piovesan produced, and Andrew Lowe, Polly Stokes, Law, Ben Browning, Glen Basner, Alison Cohen, and Milan Popelka served as executive producers.
- 3/12/2020
- by 36¦Jeremy Kay¦54¦
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Sean Durkin is back with his second feature after a nine-year gap since the critically-acclaimed Martha Marcy May Marlene, which starred Elizabeth Olsen as a cult escapee and debuted at Sundance in 2011.
His new movie, The Nest, is a drama with Jude Law and Carrie Coon playing a couple who relocate their family from the U.S. to the UK as Law’s character chases career opportunities. It’s set against the backdrop of the deregulation of the English financial system in the 1980s (the Big Bang), which, while prompting a boom in the market, also had a long-term impact on the country’s culture.
The film premieres in Sundance on Sunday, January 26, where FilmNation is handling sales. On the eve of the premiere we caught up with Durkin for an exclusive pre-fest chat about his long wait between features, why he was keen to tackle a more conventional drama,...
His new movie, The Nest, is a drama with Jude Law and Carrie Coon playing a couple who relocate their family from the U.S. to the UK as Law’s character chases career opportunities. It’s set against the backdrop of the deregulation of the English financial system in the 1980s (the Big Bang), which, while prompting a boom in the market, also had a long-term impact on the country’s culture.
The film premieres in Sundance on Sunday, January 26, where FilmNation is handling sales. On the eve of the premiere we caught up with Durkin for an exclusive pre-fest chat about his long wait between features, why he was keen to tackle a more conventional drama,...
- 1/24/2020
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
The Nest
Eight years after the success of his 2011 debut Martha Marcy May Marlene, Sean Durkin resurfaces with sophomore feature The Nest, a Canadian-u.K. production, rather than the Janis Joplin biopic he’s been developing for most of the decade. Produced by Ed Guiney, Derrin Schlesinger, Rose Garnett, Amy Jackson and Christina Piovesan, the film stars Jude Law, Carrie Coon and Anne Reid. U.K. Cinematographer Mátyás Erdély and film editor Matthew Hannam who teamed with Josh Mond on James White, return to the Borderline Films original crew here. Durkin won the Directing Award at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival, which he followed with the 2013 British television mini-series “Southcliffe.”…...
Eight years after the success of his 2011 debut Martha Marcy May Marlene, Sean Durkin resurfaces with sophomore feature The Nest, a Canadian-u.K. production, rather than the Janis Joplin biopic he’s been developing for most of the decade. Produced by Ed Guiney, Derrin Schlesinger, Rose Garnett, Amy Jackson and Christina Piovesan, the film stars Jude Law, Carrie Coon and Anne Reid. U.K. Cinematographer Mátyás Erdély and film editor Matthew Hannam who teamed with Josh Mond on James White, return to the Borderline Films original crew here. Durkin won the Directing Award at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival, which he followed with the 2013 British television mini-series “Southcliffe.”…...
- 1/2/2020
- by Nicholas Bell
- IONCINEMA.com
The day has come for “Four Lions” director Christopher Morris, as IFC Films has acquired the U.S. rights to his latest film “The Day Shall Come,” the indie distributor announced Tuesday.
Morris’s first film since “Four Lions” nine years ago stars Danielle Brooks, Anna Kendrick, Denis O’Hare, Jim Gaffigan and newcomer Marchánt Davis, and IFC will release “The Day Shall Come” theatrically and on demand on Sept. 27.
“The Day Shall Come” premiered at this year’s SXSW and is a satire “based on a hundred true stories.” TheWrap’s critic Monica Castillo said in her review out of SXSW that in the film, “the stories of many people in the United States are condensed into one bitterly funny but dark comedy about the shortcomings of our justice system.”
Also Read: 'The Day Shall Come' Film Review: 'Four Lions' Director Returns With Another Blistering...
Morris’s first film since “Four Lions” nine years ago stars Danielle Brooks, Anna Kendrick, Denis O’Hare, Jim Gaffigan and newcomer Marchánt Davis, and IFC will release “The Day Shall Come” theatrically and on demand on Sept. 27.
“The Day Shall Come” premiered at this year’s SXSW and is a satire “based on a hundred true stories.” TheWrap’s critic Monica Castillo said in her review out of SXSW that in the film, “the stories of many people in the United States are condensed into one bitterly funny but dark comedy about the shortcomings of our justice system.”
Also Read: 'The Day Shall Come' Film Review: 'Four Lions' Director Returns With Another Blistering...
- 7/2/2019
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
IFC Films has acquired U.S. rights to Chris Morris’ “The Day Shall Come,” an incisive satire about a misbegotten FBI sting operation. It marks the British filmmaker’s follow-up to “Four Lions,” a boundary-pushing comedy about a group of terrorist jihadis that hit theaters in 2010. “The Day Shall Come” premiered to positive reviews at this year’s SXSW.
The film follows Moses Al Shabaz (Marchánt Davis), a political activist who runs a mission in the Miami projects with his wife Venus (Danielle Brooks). Moses bans guns from his community, fights crime and harbors dreams of a government overthrow, but he also struggles financially. In order to save his family from eviction, he accepts $50,000 in return for taking possession of illegal guns for his “revolution.” Unbeknownst to Moses, his sponsor works for the FBI. In the opening title card, Morris writes that the film is “based on a hundred true stories.
The film follows Moses Al Shabaz (Marchánt Davis), a political activist who runs a mission in the Miami projects with his wife Venus (Danielle Brooks). Moses bans guns from his community, fights crime and harbors dreams of a government overthrow, but he also struggles financially. In order to save his family from eviction, he accepts $50,000 in return for taking possession of illegal guns for his “revolution.” Unbeknownst to Moses, his sponsor works for the FBI. In the opening title card, Morris writes that the film is “based on a hundred true stories.
- 7/2/2019
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Film takes prizes including Best British Independent Film, Best Director and Best Actress.
Yorgos Lanthimos’s period comedy The Favourite won a record 10 prizes at this year’s British Independent Film Awards.
At a ceremony held in London hosted by actor Russell Tovey – who in his opening monologue declared the night a “Brexit-free zone” - the film took the night’s main prize, Best British Independent Film, as well as Best Director for Lanthimos and Best Screenplay for writers Deborah Davis and Tony Mcnamara.
The Favourite star Olivia Colman continued her perfect record at the BIFAs, taking home Best Actress...
Yorgos Lanthimos’s period comedy The Favourite won a record 10 prizes at this year’s British Independent Film Awards.
At a ceremony held in London hosted by actor Russell Tovey – who in his opening monologue declared the night a “Brexit-free zone” - the film took the night’s main prize, Best British Independent Film, as well as Best Director for Lanthimos and Best Screenplay for writers Deborah Davis and Tony Mcnamara.
The Favourite star Olivia Colman continued her perfect record at the BIFAs, taking home Best Actress...
- 12/3/2018
- by Tom Grater
- ScreenDaily
The 2018 British Independent Film Awards (The BIFAs) took place at Old Billingsgate in London this evening with The Favourite living up to its name and taking home 10 awards including Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress for Olivia Colman and Rachel Weisz.
Disobedience’s Alessandro Nivola took home Best Supporting Actor while Peaky Blinders’ Joe Cole won Best Actor for A Prayer Before Dawn. American Animals and You Were Never Really Here were winners and won two awards apiece and we said hello to Star Trek Discovery’s Jason Isaacs, Bart Layton, Joe Cole, Black Mirror & Been So Long’s Michaela Coel, The Happy Prince’s Rupert Everett, Yann Demange, Barry Keoghan and Bart Layton on the red carpet.
Attending the event were Emma Stone, Yorgos Lathinmos, Michael Pearce, Lynne Ramsay, Gemma Arterton, Steve Coogan, Jessie Buckley, Maxine Peake, Rachel McAdams, Charlie Plummer, Joaquin Phoenix, Dominic West, Evan Peters, Karen Gillan,...
Disobedience’s Alessandro Nivola took home Best Supporting Actor while Peaky Blinders’ Joe Cole won Best Actor for A Prayer Before Dawn. American Animals and You Were Never Really Here were winners and won two awards apiece and we said hello to Star Trek Discovery’s Jason Isaacs, Bart Layton, Joe Cole, Black Mirror & Been So Long’s Michaela Coel, The Happy Prince’s Rupert Everett, Yann Demange, Barry Keoghan and Bart Layton on the red carpet.
Attending the event were Emma Stone, Yorgos Lathinmos, Michael Pearce, Lynne Ramsay, Gemma Arterton, Steve Coogan, Jessie Buckley, Maxine Peake, Rachel McAdams, Charlie Plummer, Joaquin Phoenix, Dominic West, Evan Peters, Karen Gillan,...
- 12/3/2018
- by Jon Lyus
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Yorgos Lanthimos’s acclaimed comedy-drama The Favourite won a record ten awards at the British Independent Film Awards (Bifa) in London tonight.
The film won Best British Independent Film, Best Director and Best Screenplay sponsored by BBC Films. Olivia Colman maintained her perfect record of winning at Bifa every time she is nominated and took home her fourth Bifa trophy.
Her performance as Queen Anne was awarded Best Actress. Her co-star Rachel Weisz was named Best Supporting Actress; Weisz won at Bifa for The Constant Gardener in 2005. The five awards on the night took the tally for The Favourite to ten, added to its five craft awards announced earlier this month for Best Casting, Best Cinematography, Best Costume Design, Best Make Up & Hair Design and Best Production Design.
The Fox Searchlight charge is rolling into the awards season on a high having garnered acclaim out of the gate at the Venice Film Festival.
The film won Best British Independent Film, Best Director and Best Screenplay sponsored by BBC Films. Olivia Colman maintained her perfect record of winning at Bifa every time she is nominated and took home her fourth Bifa trophy.
Her performance as Queen Anne was awarded Best Actress. Her co-star Rachel Weisz was named Best Supporting Actress; Weisz won at Bifa for The Constant Gardener in 2005. The five awards on the night took the tally for The Favourite to ten, added to its five craft awards announced earlier this month for Best Casting, Best Cinematography, Best Costume Design, Best Make Up & Hair Design and Best Production Design.
The Fox Searchlight charge is rolling into the awards season on a high having garnered acclaim out of the gate at the Venice Film Festival.
- 12/2/2018
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
The awards shows will continue until morale improves. That’s good news for Yorgos Lanthimos’ “The Favourite,” which got off to a great start by winning both Best Actress for Olivia Colman and a Special Grand Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival and now leads all movies with 13 nominations at the British Independent Film Awards. Following it are “American Animals” (11), “Beast” (10), and “You Were Never Really Here” (8); all are nominated for the top prize, as is “Disobedience.”
Also well represented is Rachel Weisz, whose roles in “Disobedience” and “The Favourite” have her up for both Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress, respectively; her co-stars in both films — Olivia Colman and Emma Stone in “The Favourite,” Rachel McAdams in “Disobedience” — are all nominated as well.
This year’s Bifa ceremony takes place on Sunday, December 2 in London. Here’s the full list of nominees:
Best British Independent Film
American Animals Bart Layton,...
Also well represented is Rachel Weisz, whose roles in “Disobedience” and “The Favourite” have her up for both Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress, respectively; her co-stars in both films — Olivia Colman and Emma Stone in “The Favourite,” Rachel McAdams in “Disobedience” — are all nominated as well.
This year’s Bifa ceremony takes place on Sunday, December 2 in London. Here’s the full list of nominees:
Best British Independent Film
American Animals Bart Layton,...
- 10/31/2018
- by Michael Nordine
- Indiewire
Yorgos Lanthimos’ Venice Special Grand Jury Prize winner The Favourite leads nominations for this year’s British Independent Film Awards with 13 in its court. The twisted take on the British monarchy and period cinema, which Fox Searchlight releases November 23 in North America, has nods for Venice Best Actress laureate Olivia Colman as well as for Best Film, Director, Screenplay and for its supporting cast Emma Stone and Rachel Weisz. The latter is also up for Best Actress in Oscar winner Sebastian Lelio’s Disobedience, which likewise scored a Best Film nom and put Rachel McAdams in the Supporting Actress category.
Following The Favourite is Bart Layton’s heist pic American Animals with 11 nominations, Michael Pearce’s Beast with 10 and Lynne Ramsay’s You Were Never Really Here scooping eight. Each is also competing in the Best British Independent Film race.
Bifa noted today that the nominations list demonstrates a record year for female representation, with over 40% of the individual nominations recognizing women in the industry across directing, writing, producing, performance and craft. Female nominees make up over 50% of the talent nominated in Best British Independent Film and dominate both Most Promising Newcomer and Breakthrough Producer.
Ramsay notably continues her long association with Bifa, scoring her third nomination for Best Screenplay and her second for Best Director. With her You Were Never Really Here, Joaquin Phoenix scores his second Bifa Best Actor nomination for his role as a tortured hitman in the psychological noir thriller.
Joe Cole (A Prayer Before Dawn), Rupert Everett (The Happy Prince), Charlie Plummer (Lean On Pete) and Steve Coogan (Stan & Ollie) round out Best Actor. The Best Actress category also features Gemma Arterton (The Escape), Maxine Peake (Funny Cow) and Jessie Buckley (Beast).
The Bifa ceremony will be held on Sunday December 2 at London’s Old Billingsgate. Below is the full list of nominations.
Bifa Nominations 2018
Best British Independent Film
American Animals Bart Layton, Katherine Butler, Dimitri Doganis, Derrin Schlesinger, Mary Jane Skalski
Beast Michael Pearce, Kristian Brodie, Lauren Dark, Ivana MacKinnon
Disobedience Sebastián Lelio, Rebecca Lenkiewicz, Ed Guiney, Frida Torresblanco, Rachel Weisz
The Favourite Yorgos Lanthimos, Deborah Davis, Tony McNamara, Ceci Dempsey, Ed Guiney, Lee Magiday
You Were Never Really Here Lynne Ramsay, Pascal Caucheteux, Rosa Attab, James Wilson, Rebecca O’Brien
Best Director sponsored by Broadsword Event House
Andrew Haigh Lean on Pete
Yorgos Lanthimos The Favourite
Bart Layton American Animals
Michael Pearce Beast
Lynne Ramsay You Were Never Really Here
Best Screenplay sponsored by BBC Films
Deborah Davis, Tony McNamara The Favourite
Bart Layton American Animals
SEBASTIÁN Lelio, Rebecca Lenkiewicz Disobedience
Michael Pearce Beast
Lynne Ramsay You Were Never Really Here
Best Actress sponsored by Mac
Gemma Arterton The Escape
Jessie Buckley Beast
Olivia Colman The Favourite
Maxine Peake Funny Cow
Rachel Weisz Disobedience
Best Supporting Actress
Nina Arianda Stan & Ollie
Rachel McAdams Disobedience
Emma Stone The Favourite
Rachel Weisz The Favourite
Molly Wright Apostasy
Best Actor
Joe Cole A Prayer Before Dawn
Steve Coogan Stan & Ollie
Rupert Everett The Happy Prince
Joaquin Phoenix You Were Never Really Here
Charlie Plummer Lean on Pete
Best Supporting Actor
Steve Buscemi Lean on Pete
Barry Keoghan American Animals
Alessandro Nivola Disobedience E
Van Peters American Animals
Dominic West Colette
Most Promising Newcomer
Jessie Buckley Beast
Michaela Coel Been So Long
Liv Hill Jellyfish
Marcus Rutherford Obey
Molly Wright Apostasy
The Douglas Hickox Award (Best Debut Director) sponsored by Kodak & Pinewood
Richard Billingham Ray & Liz
Daniel Kokotajlo Apostasy
Matt Palmer Calibre
Michael Pearce Beast
Leanne Welham Pili
Debut Screenwriter
Karen Gillan The Party’s Just Beginning
Daniel Kokotajlo Apostasy
Bart Layton American Animals
Matt Palmer Calibre
Michael Pearce Beast
Breakthrough Producer supported by Creativity Media
Kristian Brodie Beast
Jacqui Davies Ray & Liz
Anna Griffin Calibre
Marcie MacLellan Apostasy
Faye Ward Stan & Ollie
The Discovery Award sponsored by Raindance
The Dig Andy Tohill, Ryan Tohill, Stuart Drennan, Brian J. Falconer
Irene’S Ghost Iain Cunningham, Rebecca Mark-Lawson, David Arthur, Ellie Land
A Moment In The Reeds Mikko Makela, James Watson
Super November Douglas King, Josie Long
Voyageuse May Miles Thomas
Best Documentary
Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story Steve Sullivan
Evelyn Orlando von Einsiedel, Joanna Natasegara
Island Steven Eastwood, Elhum Shakerifar
Nae Pasaran Felipe Bustos Sierra
Under The Wire Christopher Martin, Tom Brisley
Best British Short Film supported by BFI Network
The Big Day Dawn Shadforth, Kellie Smith, Michelle Stein
Bitter Sea Fateme Ahmadi, Emma Parsons
The Field Sandhya Suri, Balthazar de Ganay, Thomas Bidegain
Pommel Paris Zarcilla, Sebastian Brown, Ivan Kelava
To Know Him Ted Evans, Kellie Smith, Jennifer Monks, Michelle Stein
Best International Independent Film sponsored by Champagne Taittinger
Capernaum Nadine Labaki, Jihad Hojeily, Michelle Keserwani, Khaled Mouzanar, Michel Merkt
Cold War Pawel Pawlikowski, Janusz Glowacki, Ewa Puszczynska, Tanya Seghatchian
The Rider Chloé Zhao, Mollye Asher, Sacha Ben Harroche, Bert Hamelinck
Roma Alfonso Cuarón, Nicolás Celis, Gabriela Rodriguez
Shoplifters Hirokazu Koreeda
Best Casting sponsored by Casting Society of America & Spotlight
Dixie Chassay The Favourite
Julie Harkin Beast
Avy Kaufman American Animals
Andy Pryor Stan & Ollie
Michelle Smith Apostasy
Best Cinematography supported by Blackmagic Design
Ole Bratt Birkeland American Animals
Magnus Nordenhof JØNK Lean on Pete
Robbie Ryan The Favourite
Tom Townend You Were Never Really Here
David Ungaro A Prayer Before Dawn
Best Costume Design
Jacqueline Durran Peterloo
Andrea Flesch Colette
Sandy Powell The Favourite
Guy Sperenza Stan & Ollie
Alyssa Tull An Evening With Beverly Luff Lin
Best Editing sponsored by Intermission Film
Joe Bini You Were Never Really Here
Marc Boucrot A Prayer Before Dawn
Nick Fenton, Julian Hart, Chris Gill American Animals
Yorgos Mavropsaridis The Favourite
Ben Wheatley Happy New Year, Colin Burstead
Best Effects
Howard Jones Early Man
Matthew Strange, Mark Wellband Dead in a Week (Or Your Money Back)
George Zwier, Paul Driver Peterloo...
Following The Favourite is Bart Layton’s heist pic American Animals with 11 nominations, Michael Pearce’s Beast with 10 and Lynne Ramsay’s You Were Never Really Here scooping eight. Each is also competing in the Best British Independent Film race.
Bifa noted today that the nominations list demonstrates a record year for female representation, with over 40% of the individual nominations recognizing women in the industry across directing, writing, producing, performance and craft. Female nominees make up over 50% of the talent nominated in Best British Independent Film and dominate both Most Promising Newcomer and Breakthrough Producer.
Ramsay notably continues her long association with Bifa, scoring her third nomination for Best Screenplay and her second for Best Director. With her You Were Never Really Here, Joaquin Phoenix scores his second Bifa Best Actor nomination for his role as a tortured hitman in the psychological noir thriller.
Joe Cole (A Prayer Before Dawn), Rupert Everett (The Happy Prince), Charlie Plummer (Lean On Pete) and Steve Coogan (Stan & Ollie) round out Best Actor. The Best Actress category also features Gemma Arterton (The Escape), Maxine Peake (Funny Cow) and Jessie Buckley (Beast).
The Bifa ceremony will be held on Sunday December 2 at London’s Old Billingsgate. Below is the full list of nominations.
Bifa Nominations 2018
Best British Independent Film
American Animals Bart Layton, Katherine Butler, Dimitri Doganis, Derrin Schlesinger, Mary Jane Skalski
Beast Michael Pearce, Kristian Brodie, Lauren Dark, Ivana MacKinnon
Disobedience Sebastián Lelio, Rebecca Lenkiewicz, Ed Guiney, Frida Torresblanco, Rachel Weisz
The Favourite Yorgos Lanthimos, Deborah Davis, Tony McNamara, Ceci Dempsey, Ed Guiney, Lee Magiday
You Were Never Really Here Lynne Ramsay, Pascal Caucheteux, Rosa Attab, James Wilson, Rebecca O’Brien
Best Director sponsored by Broadsword Event House
Andrew Haigh Lean on Pete
Yorgos Lanthimos The Favourite
Bart Layton American Animals
Michael Pearce Beast
Lynne Ramsay You Were Never Really Here
Best Screenplay sponsored by BBC Films
Deborah Davis, Tony McNamara The Favourite
Bart Layton American Animals
SEBASTIÁN Lelio, Rebecca Lenkiewicz Disobedience
Michael Pearce Beast
Lynne Ramsay You Were Never Really Here
Best Actress sponsored by Mac
Gemma Arterton The Escape
Jessie Buckley Beast
Olivia Colman The Favourite
Maxine Peake Funny Cow
Rachel Weisz Disobedience
Best Supporting Actress
Nina Arianda Stan & Ollie
Rachel McAdams Disobedience
Emma Stone The Favourite
Rachel Weisz The Favourite
Molly Wright Apostasy
Best Actor
Joe Cole A Prayer Before Dawn
Steve Coogan Stan & Ollie
Rupert Everett The Happy Prince
Joaquin Phoenix You Were Never Really Here
Charlie Plummer Lean on Pete
Best Supporting Actor
Steve Buscemi Lean on Pete
Barry Keoghan American Animals
Alessandro Nivola Disobedience E
Van Peters American Animals
Dominic West Colette
Most Promising Newcomer
Jessie Buckley Beast
Michaela Coel Been So Long
Liv Hill Jellyfish
Marcus Rutherford Obey
Molly Wright Apostasy
The Douglas Hickox Award (Best Debut Director) sponsored by Kodak & Pinewood
Richard Billingham Ray & Liz
Daniel Kokotajlo Apostasy
Matt Palmer Calibre
Michael Pearce Beast
Leanne Welham Pili
Debut Screenwriter
Karen Gillan The Party’s Just Beginning
Daniel Kokotajlo Apostasy
Bart Layton American Animals
Matt Palmer Calibre
Michael Pearce Beast
Breakthrough Producer supported by Creativity Media
Kristian Brodie Beast
Jacqui Davies Ray & Liz
Anna Griffin Calibre
Marcie MacLellan Apostasy
Faye Ward Stan & Ollie
The Discovery Award sponsored by Raindance
The Dig Andy Tohill, Ryan Tohill, Stuart Drennan, Brian J. Falconer
Irene’S Ghost Iain Cunningham, Rebecca Mark-Lawson, David Arthur, Ellie Land
A Moment In The Reeds Mikko Makela, James Watson
Super November Douglas King, Josie Long
Voyageuse May Miles Thomas
Best Documentary
Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story Steve Sullivan
Evelyn Orlando von Einsiedel, Joanna Natasegara
Island Steven Eastwood, Elhum Shakerifar
Nae Pasaran Felipe Bustos Sierra
Under The Wire Christopher Martin, Tom Brisley
Best British Short Film supported by BFI Network
The Big Day Dawn Shadforth, Kellie Smith, Michelle Stein
Bitter Sea Fateme Ahmadi, Emma Parsons
The Field Sandhya Suri, Balthazar de Ganay, Thomas Bidegain
Pommel Paris Zarcilla, Sebastian Brown, Ivan Kelava
To Know Him Ted Evans, Kellie Smith, Jennifer Monks, Michelle Stein
Best International Independent Film sponsored by Champagne Taittinger
Capernaum Nadine Labaki, Jihad Hojeily, Michelle Keserwani, Khaled Mouzanar, Michel Merkt
Cold War Pawel Pawlikowski, Janusz Glowacki, Ewa Puszczynska, Tanya Seghatchian
The Rider Chloé Zhao, Mollye Asher, Sacha Ben Harroche, Bert Hamelinck
Roma Alfonso Cuarón, Nicolás Celis, Gabriela Rodriguez
Shoplifters Hirokazu Koreeda
Best Casting sponsored by Casting Society of America & Spotlight
Dixie Chassay The Favourite
Julie Harkin Beast
Avy Kaufman American Animals
Andy Pryor Stan & Ollie
Michelle Smith Apostasy
Best Cinematography supported by Blackmagic Design
Ole Bratt Birkeland American Animals
Magnus Nordenhof JØNK Lean on Pete
Robbie Ryan The Favourite
Tom Townend You Were Never Really Here
David Ungaro A Prayer Before Dawn
Best Costume Design
Jacqueline Durran Peterloo
Andrea Flesch Colette
Sandy Powell The Favourite
Guy Sperenza Stan & Ollie
Alyssa Tull An Evening With Beverly Luff Lin
Best Editing sponsored by Intermission Film
Joe Bini You Were Never Really Here
Marc Boucrot A Prayer Before Dawn
Nick Fenton, Julian Hart, Chris Gill American Animals
Yorgos Mavropsaridis The Favourite
Ben Wheatley Happy New Year, Colin Burstead
Best Effects
Howard Jones Early Man
Matthew Strange, Mark Wellband Dead in a Week (Or Your Money Back)
George Zwier, Paul Driver Peterloo...
- 10/31/2018
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
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