Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk (film)

Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk
Directed by Ang Lee
Produced by Simon Cornwell
Stephen Cornwell
Marc Platt
Tom Rothman
Rhodri Thomas
Written by Simon Beaufoy
Jean-Christophe Castelli
Based on Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk 
by Ben Fountain
Starring Joe Alwyn
Garrett Hedlund
Kristen Stewart
Vin Diesel
Steve Martin
Chris Tucker
Cinematography John Toll
Edited by Tim Squyres
Production
company
Bona Film Group
Film4
The Ink Factory
Studio 8
TriStar Productions
Distributed by TriStar Pictures
Release dates
  • November 11, 2016
Country United States
Language English

Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk is an upcoming American war drama film directed by Ang Lee and written by Simon Beaufoy and Jean-Christophe Castelli, based on novel of same name by Ben Fountain. The film stars Joe Alwyn, Garrett Hedlund, Kristen Stewart, Vin Diesel, Steve Martin, and Chris Tucker. Principal photography began in early April 2015 in Georgia. The film is scheduled to be released on November 11, 2016, by TriStar Pictures.

Cast

Production

Slumdog Millionaire's Oscar-winning screenwriter, Simon Beaufoy, was in 2014 adapting the novel for the screen, a Film4 film production in collaboration with a U.S. production company, The Ink Factory, and Sony Pictures' TriStar division. Ang Lee would direct the film.[1][2] On February 25, 2015, a newcomer Joe Alwyn was set to star for the title role as Billy Lynn in the film.[3] Same day, Deadline revealed that director was showing interest in casting Garrett Hedlund for another major role in the film.[4] Steve Martin was also set on March 3, 2015 to star as Norm Oglesby.[5] Hedlund was confirmed on March 6, 2015, to play Sergeant Dime, the dynamic leader of the Bravo Company squad.[6] Beau Knapp was added to the cast on March 13, 2015, to play Crack, a man with violent tendencies.[7] Kristen Stewart was added to the cast on April 1, 2015 to play the role of Kathryn, Billy's older sister.[8] Same day, Ben Platt was also added to the cast to play Josh, the Dallas Cowboys organization worker and the person in charge of the Bravo Squad at the football stadium.[9] Vin Diesel and Chris Tucker were set on April 8, 2015 to star in the film as Shroom and Albert.[10]

Filming

Filming began in the second week of April 2015, in Locust Grove, Georgia.[11][12] Filming will also take place in Atlanta and in Morocco.[9] There would be an interior scene shot in High Frame Rate 3D in Downtown Atlanta on April 17, 2015.[13] Ang Lee confirmed at CinemaCon that the film will be shot 120 frames per second which is the highest frame rate for a film to date.

Release

The film is scheduled to be released on November 11, 2016, by TriStar Pictures.[14]

References

  1. ↑ Child, Ben (November 14, 2012). "Slumdog Millionaire writer adapts Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk". The Guardian (London).
  2. ↑ "Oscar-Winner Ang Lee Will Direct Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk". September 18, 2014.
  3. ↑ Ge, Linda (February 25, 2015). "Newcomer Joe Alwyn Lands Lead in Ang Lee’s ‘Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk’". thewrap.com. Retrieved February 26, 2015.
  4. ↑ Fleming Jr, Mike (February 25, 2015). "Ang Lee Finds ‘Billy Lynn'; Eyeing Garrett Hedlund For Big Part?". deadline.com. Retrieved February 26, 2015.
  5. ↑ Sneider, Jeff (March 3, 2015). "Steve Martin Joins Ang Lee’s Sony Movie ‘Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk’". thewrap. Retrieved April 2, 2015.
  6. ↑ Fleming Jr, Mike (March 6, 2015). "Garrett Hedlund Seals Lead In Ang Lee’s ‘Billy Lynn’". deadline.com. Retrieved April 2, 2015.
  7. ↑ Lowe, Kinsey (March 13, 2015). "‘Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk’ Casts Beau Knapp". deadline.com. Retrieved April 4, 2015.
  8. ↑ Sneider, Jeff; Ge, Linda (April 1, 2015). "Kristen Stewart in Talks for Ang Lee’s ‘Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk’ (Exclusive)". thewrap. Retrieved April 2, 2015.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Gerard, Jeremy (April 1, 2015). "Ben Platt Joins Cast Of Ang Lee’s ‘Billy Flynn’s Long Halftime Walk’". deadline.com. Retrieved April 1, 2015.
  10. ↑ Fleming Jr, Mike (April 8, 2015). "Ang Lee Taps Vin Diesel & Chris Tucker For ‘Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk’". deadline.com. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
  11. ↑ "‘Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk’ begins filming in Georgia". onlocationvacations.com. April 10, 2015. Retrieved April 12, 2015.
  12. ↑ Ashley, Asia (March 6, 2015). "Scenes for ‘Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk’ to film in Locust Grove". henryherald.com. Retrieved April 12, 2015.
  13. ↑ "‘Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk’ 3D Scene Casting Call in Atlanta". projectcasting.com. April 3, 2015. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
  14. ↑ http://www.thewrap.com/ang-lees-billy-lynns-long-halftime-walk-set-for-fall-2016-release/

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