A Monster Calls (film)

A Monster Calls
Directed by Juan Antonio Bayona
Produced by Belén Atienza
Mitch Horwits
Jonathan King
Written by Patrick Ness
Based on A Monster Calls 
by Patrick Ness
Starring Lewis MacDougall
Liam Neeson
Felicity Jones
Sigourney Weaver
Toby Kebbell
Geraldine Chaplin
Music by Fernando Velázquez
Cinematography Óscar Faura
Production
company
Apaches Entertainment
La Trini
Participant Media
River Road Entertainment
Distributed by Focus Features
Release dates
  • October 14, 2016
Country United States
Language English

A Monster Calls is an upcoming American horror fantasy film directed by Juan Antonio Bayona, based on the 2011 novel of same name by Patrick Ness, who also wrote the screenplay. The film stars Lewis MacDougall, Liam Neeson, Felicity Jones, Sigourney Weaver, Toby Kebbell and Geraldine Chaplin. The film is scheduled to be released on October 14, 2016, by Focus Features.

Cast

Production

On March 5, 2014, Focus Features bought the film rights to the book for $20 million.[1] The film will be directed by Juan Antonio Bayona and written by the book's author Patrick Ness.[2] On April 23, 2014 Felicity Jones joined the film to play the boy's mother.[3] On May 8, Liam Neeson joined the film to play the Monster.[4] On August 18, Sigourney Weaver joined to play the boy's grandmother.[5] On August 19, Toby Kebbell also joined the film.[6] On September 3, author Ness tweeted that Lewis MacDougall had been set for the lead role in the film.[7] On September 30, Geraldine Chaplin joined the cast.[8]

Filming

The principal photography on the film began on September 30, 2014,[9] the shoot would take place in Spain and England.[8][10] On October 9, the filming began on location in Preston, Lancashire and Manchester.[11]

Release

The film is scheduled to be released on October 14, 2016, by Focus Features.[12]

References

  1. ↑ Fleming, Mike. "Focus Features Makes $20 Million Deal For 'A Monster Calls' Movie". Deadline.com. Retrieved 2014-04-09.
  2. ↑ "Focus Dates 'A Monster Calls' For October 2016". Deadline.com. 1970-01-01. Retrieved 2014-04-09.
  3. ↑ "Felicity Jones To Star In Juan Antonio Bayona’s ‘A Monster Calls’". deadline.com. 23 April 2014. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
  4. ↑ McClintock, Pamela (8 May 2014). "Cannes: Liam Neeson Joins 'A Monster Calls'". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved 10 May 2014.
  5. ↑ "Sigourney Weaver Joins High-Profile 'A Monster Calls'". hollywoodreporter.com.
  6. ↑ "‘Fantastic Four’ Actor Toby Kebbell in Talks to Join ‘A Monster Calls’". variety.com.
  7. ↑ Espina, Alfonso (September 4, 2014). "Lewis MacDougall to Lead Adaptation of Patrick Ness’ ‘A Monster Calls’". upandcomers.net. Retrieved October 1, 2014.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Three Join ‘A Monster Calls’". deadline.com. September 30, 2014. Retrieved October 1, 2014.
  9. ↑ "'A Monster Calls' Begins Production". participantmedia.com. September 30, 2014. Retrieved October 1, 2014.
  10. ↑ "Production Begins on A Monster Calls, Starring Liam Neeson". comingsoon.net. September 30, 2014. Retrieved October 1, 2014.
  11. ↑ "Hollywood film begins filming in Preston". lep.co.uk. October 9, 2014. Retrieved October 10, 2014.
  12. ↑ "Focus Features Sets A Monster Calls for October 14, 2016". ComingSoon.net. Retrieved 2014-04-09.

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