In Dubious Battle (film)
| In Dubious Battle | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | James Franco |
| Produced by |
Andrea Iervolino Lady Monika Bacardi Scott Reed Vince Jolivette Ron Singer Iris Torres[1] |
| Written by | Matt Rager[2] |
| Based on |
In Dubious Battle by John Steinbeck |
| Starring |
Nat Wolff Josh Hutcherson Selena Gomez Analeigh Tipton Bryan Cranston James Franco Ed Harris Robert Duvall |
Production company | |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
In Dubious Battle is an upcoming drama film directed by and starring James Franco, based on the novel of the same name by John Steinbeck. The film also stars Nat Wolff, Josh Hutcherson, Selena Gomez, Analeigh Tipton, Bryan Cranston, Ed Harris, and Robert Duvall. The film gets caught up in the labor movement for fruit workers in California during the 1930s.
Plot
Jim Nolan (Wolff), an activist for "the Party" organizes a major strike for apple pickers in California in the 1930s.
Cast
- Nat Wolff as Jim Nolan
- Josh Hutcherson as Vinne
- Robert Duvall as Chris Bolton
- Vincent D'Onofrio as London
- Ed Harris as Joy
- James Franco as Mac McLeod
- Ahna O'Reilly as Edith "Edie" Malone
- Analeigh Tipton as Vera
- Selena Gomez as Lisa
- Scott Haze as Frank
- Sam Shepard as Mr. Anderson
- Alex Morf as Burke
- Zach Braff as Connor
- Bryan Cranston as Sheriff
- Danny McBride as Tramp
- Jacob Loeb as Paul
- Keegan Allen as Eddie
- Ashley Greene as Alice
- John Savage
Production
Casting
On January 30, 2015, it was announced that James Franco would not only direct the film but star in it too. Also cast was Vincent D'Onofrio, Robert Duvall, Ed Harris, Bryan Cranston, Selena Gomez, and Danny McBride has joined the production.[2]
On March 16, 2015, Nat Wolff was cast in the lead role of Jim Nolan, the organizer of the strike by apple pickers in California.[3] In the next two days, Josh Hutcherson, Zach Braff, Analeigh Tipton, John Savage, Ashley Greene, and Ahna O'Reilly would join the currently film production.[4][1] Several days later on March 24, 2015, it was announced that Scott Haze has been cast as Frank.[5]
Filming
Principal photography began on March 19, 2015[6] in Atlanta[4] and Bostwick, Georgia.[7]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Dave McNary (March 18, 2015). "Josh Hutcherson, Zach Braff Join James Franco’s ‘In Dubious Battle’". Variety. Retrieved March 29, 2015.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Justin Kroll (January 30, 2015). "James Franco Assembles Cast for Adaptation of ‘In Dubious Battle’". Variety. Retrieved March 29, 2015.
- ↑ Anita Busch (March 16, 2015). "Nat Wolff Takes Lead In James Franco’s ‘In Dubious Battle’". Deadline.com. Retrieved March 29, 2015.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Anita Busch (March 17, 2015). "John Savage Joins James Franco’s ‘In Dubious Battle’". Deadline.com. Retrieved March 29, 2015.
- ↑ Justin Kroll (March 24, 2015). "James Franco Taps ‘Child of God’ Star for ‘In Dubious Battle’ (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved March 29, 2015.
- ↑ Jennifer Brett (March 19, 2015). "James Franco on the set of “In Dubious Battle”". ajc.com. Retrieved March 29, 2015.
- ↑ "'Putting Steinbeck on screen is TOUGH!' James Franco admits he's finding directing In Dubious Battle a challenge". Daily Mail. March 21, 2015. Retrieved March 29, 2015.
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