Blackbird (2014 film)
| Blackbird | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Gina Prince-Bythewood |
| Produced by |
Stephanie Allain Reggie Rock Bythewood Ryan Kavanaugh |
| Written by | Gina Prince-Bythewood |
| Starring |
Gugu Mbatha-Raw Minnie Driver Nate Parker Danny Glover |
| Cinematography | Tami Reiker |
| Editing by | Terilyn A. Shropshire |
| Studio | Relativity Media |
| Release dates |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Blackbird is an upcoming 2014 American romantic drama film directed and written by Gina Prince-Bythewood. The film stars Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Minnie Driver, Nate Parker and Danny Glover. The film is set for a November 14, 2014 release date.[1]
Cast
- Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Noni Jean[2]
- Minnie Driver as Macy Jean[3]
- Nate Parker as Kaz Nicol[2]
- Danny Glover as Captain David Nicol[2]
- Machine Gun Kelly as Kid Culprit[3]
- Jordan Belfi as Steve Sams
- Hayley Marie Norman as Shai
- Tom Wright as Reverend Brown
Production
On August 15, 2013, Relativity Media bought the worldwide rights to the film in which Relativity Media will finance and distribute the film. Ryan Kavanaugh will produce the film along with Stephanie Allain.[2] On December 6, 2013 Relativity has set the film for a November 14, 2014 release date.[1]
Casting
Three stars Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Nate Parker and Danny Glover were already in ensemble cast on August 15, Raw will play Noni Jean, a new singer. Parker will play Kaz Nicol and Glover will play Captain David Nicol.[2] Later on September 25, 2013 Minnie Driver and Machine Gun Kelly also joined the cast of the film, Driver will play Noni’s mother Macy Jean while Kells will play Kid Culprit, a rapper.[3]
Filming
Filming commenced on August 21 in Los Angeles.[4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 McNary, Dave (6 December 2013). "Relativity’s ‘Blackbird’ to Fly on Nov. 14, 2014". variety.com. Retrieved 8 January 2014.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "Relativity Acquires ‘Blackbird,’ Next Film By Helmer Gina Prince-Bythewood". deadline.com. 15 August 2013. Retrieved 7 January 2014.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Sneider, Jeff (25 September 2013). "Minnie Driver, Rapper Machine Gun Kelly Join Relativity’s ‘Blackbird’". thewrap.com. Retrieved 8 January 2014.
- ↑ "Feature Film “BlackBird” Casting Call for Featured Extra Role in Los Angeles California". projectcasting.com. 21 August 2013. Retrieved 7 January 2014.
External links
- Blackbird at the Internet Movie Database
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