The Silver Linings Playbook

The Silver Linings Playbook
Directed by David O. Russell
Produced by Bruce Cohen
Donna Gigliotti
Jonathan Gordon (Executive)
George Parra (Executive)
Screenplay by David O. Russell
Based on The Silver Linings Playbook by
Matthew Quick
Starring Bradley Cooper
Jennifer Lawrence
Robert De Niro
Anupam Kher
Julia Stiles
Jacki Weaver
Studio The Weinstein Company
Mirage Enterprises
Distributed by The Weinstein Company
Release date(s) November 21, 2012 (2012-11-21)
Country United States
Language English
Budget $26 million

The Silver Linings Playbook is an upcoming comedy film directed by David O. Russell,[1] from a screenplay by Russell, adapted from the serio-comic novel by Matthew Quick. The film stars Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, Anupam Kher, and Julia Stiles.

It tells the story about a former teacher who, after spending four years in a mental institution, moves back in with his mother and tries to reconcile with his ex-wife. The film is set for release in the US on November 22, 2012.

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Cast

Production

Mark Wahlberg was cast in the lead role but the director decided to go with Bradley Cooper instead.[9] Anne Hathaway was originally cast, but dropped out due to scheduling conflicts.[10]

Production of the film began in October 2011.

References

  1. ^ Connelly, Brendon (2009-03-28). "David O. Russell to Direct The Silver Linings Playbook". /Film. http://www.slashfilm.com/david-o-russell-to-direct-the-silver-linings-playbook. Retrieved 2011-10-23. 
  2. ^ Wales, George (2011-08-02). "Bradley Cooper joining The Silver Linings Playbook?". TotalFilm.com. http://www.totalfilm.com/news/bradley-cooper-robert-de-niro-to-join-the-silver-linings-playbook. Retrieved 2011-10-23. 
  3. ^ a b Anderton, Ethan (2011-08-02). "Bradley Cooper Back on 'Silver Linings Playbook' with Robert De Niro". FirstShowing.net. http://www.firstshowing.net/2011/bradley-cooper-back-on-silver-linings-playbook-with-robert-de-niro. Retrieved 2011-10-23. 
  4. ^ a b Fleming, Mike (2011-08-01). "Bradley Cooper Back In ‘Silver Linings Playbook’ Talks, Robert De Niro Too". Deadline.com. http://www.deadline.com/2011/08/bradley-cooper-back-in-silver-linings-playbook-talks-robert-de-niro-too. Retrieved 2011-10-23. 
  5. ^ "Jennifer Lawrence to Star in ‘The Silver Linings Playbook’". Zimbio.com. 2011-11-21. http://www.zimbio.com/The+Hunger+Games/articles/Ay30y_D9gMT/Jennifer+Lawrence+Star+Silver+Linings+Playbook. Retrieved 2011-10-23. 
  6. ^ Michael Klein, (2011-10-23). "Bollywood star steps out at Tashan". http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/the-insider/132465888.html. Retrieved 2011-10-23. 
  7. ^ Dew, Blake (2011-10-06). "Julia Stiles Joins David O. Russell's 'The Silver Linings Playbook'". WeGotThisCovered.com. http://wegotthiscovered.com/movies/julia-stiles-joins-david-russells-silver-linings-playbook. Retrieved 2011-10-23. 
  8. ^ "Oscar-Nominated 'Animal Kingdom' Actress in Talks to Join 'Silver Lining Playbook'". The Hollywood Reporter. September 26, 2011. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/oscar-nominated-animal-kingdom-actress-240203. Retrieved November 19, 2011. 
  9. ^ "Bradley Cooper In 'The Silver Linings Playbook': To Replace Mark Wahlberg". TheHuffingtonPost.com. 2011-08-02. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/02/bradley-cooper-in-the-silver-linings-playbook_n_915688.html. Retrieved 2011-10-23. 
  10. ^ Gallagher, Brian (2010-12-08). "Anne Hathaway Opens 'The Silver Linings Playbook'". MovieWeb.com. http://www.movieweb.com/news/anne-hathaway-opens-the-silver-linings-playbook. Retrieved 2011-12-23. 

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