Chef (film)

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Chef
Directed by Jon Favreau
Produced by Aaron Kaufman
Jon Favreau
Karen Gilchrist
Sergei Bespalov
Written by Jon Favreau
Starring Jon Favreau
Robert Downey, Jr.
Scarlett Johansson
Sofía Vergara
Dustin Hoffman
John Leguizamo
Cinematography Kramer Morgenthau
Editing by Robert Leighton
Studio Aldamisa Entertainment
Distributed by Open Road Films (US)
Release dates
  • May 9, 2014 (2014-05-09) (US)
Country United States
Language English

Chef is an upcoming American comedy film directed, co-produced, written by and starring Jon Favreau.[1] The film co-stars Robert Downey, Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Sofía Vergara, Dustin Hoffman, and John Leguizamo. It is set to release in the U.S. on May 9, 2014.[2]

Plot

When Miami-born chef Carl Casper (Jon Favreau) tries and fails to open a restaurant in Los Angeles, he returns to Miami to fix up a food truck he names El Jefe Cubanos[3] and reacquaints with his ex-wife (Sofía Vergara). He plans to drive across the country to reclaim his success in L.A.[4]

Cast

Production

On April 25, 2013, Variety posted that Jon Favreau would be directing, writing and starring in his next comedy project titled Chef.[1] On June 12, 2013, it was announced that Open Road Films had acquired the US distribution rights to the film while Aldamisa Entertainment is financing and producing the film.[9] Production began in Los Angeles in July 2013.[10]

Casting

On May 10, 2013 Robert Downey, Jr. joined the cast.[5] Sofía Vergara, John Leguizamo and Bobby Cannavale were already set to star in the film.[7] On May 15, 2013, Scarlett Johansson was cast as Molly, a restaurant manager and a love interest of Favreau.[6] On July 15, 2013, Dustin Hoffman also joined the cast to co-star with Favreau and Downey.[8]

Filming

Filming started in August 2013 in Miami, at the Versailles restaurant and at the Fontainebleau Hotel. The film will also be shot in New Orleans and Austin.[3][4]

Reception

Release

In June 2013 Open Road Films announced the film would be released on May 9, 2014.[2]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Jon Favreau Cooks Up Indie ‘Chef’ as Next Project". variety.com. 25 April 2013. Retrieved 14 August 2013. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Open Road Nabs U.S. Rights to Jon Favreau's 'Chef,' Sets May Release Date". hollywoodreporter.com. 12 June 2013. Retrieved 14 August 2013. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Jon Favreau's Chef Film Is Shooting in Miami". eater.com. 13 August 2013. Retrieved 14 August 2013. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Jon Favreau, Sofia Vergara Filming Chef in Miami This Week". miaminewtimes.com. 13 August 2013. Retrieved 14 August 2013. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Robert Downey Jr. Reunites With Jon Favreau on ‘Chef’". variety.com. 10 May 2013. Retrieved 14 August 2013. 
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Scarlett Johansson Joins Jon Favreau's 'Chef'". hollywoodreporter.com. 15 May 2013. Retrieved 14 August 2013. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 "Robert Downey Jr. Boards Jon Favreau's Chef". comingsoon.net. 10 May 2013. Retrieved 14 August 2013. 
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Dustin Hoffman Boards Jon Favreau’s ‘Chef’". variety.com. 15 July 2013. Retrieved 14 August 2013. 
  9. ↑ "Open Road Acquires U.S. Rights To Jon Favreau’s ‘Chef’". deadline.com. 12 June 2013. Retrieved 14 August 2013. 
  10. ↑ "Jon Favreau’s ‘Chef’ Set For U.S. Distribution with Open Road". variety.com. 12 June 2013. Retrieved 14 August 2013. 

External links

Films directed by Jon Favreau
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