Pitch Perfect 2

Pitch Perfect 2

Teaser poster
Directed by Elizabeth Banks
Produced by
Written by Kay Cannon
Based on Characters created 
by Kay Cannon
Pitch Perfect: The Quest for Collegiate A Cappella Glory 
by Mickey Rapkin
Starring
Music by Mark Mothersbaugh
Cinematography Jim Denault
Edited by Craig Alpert
Production
company
Distributed by Universal Pictures
Release dates
  • May 15, 2015
Running time
 115 minutes[1]
Country United States
Language English

Pitch Perfect 2 is an upcoming American musical comedy film directed by Elizabeth Banks and written by Kay Cannon, slated for release on May 15, 2015 from Universal Pictures. It is a sequel to the 2012 film Pitch Perfect, which was loosely adapted from Mickey Rapkin's non-fiction book, titled Pitch Perfect: The Quest for Collegiate A Cappella Glory. The film stars an ensemble cast led by Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Brittany Snow, Skylar Astin, Anna Camp, and Hailee Steinfeld.

Plot

After an exposure mishap with Fat Amy and the President, the Barden Bellas enter a worldwide competition that an American group has never won in order to regain their status and right to perform.

Cast

Production

In December 2012, Skylar Astin revealed that he and Rebel Wilson had meetings with Universal Studios about the potential sequel.[4] In April 2013, it was confirmed that a sequel would be released in 2015.[5] Elizabeth Banks will direct the sequel, with Kay Cannon returning as screenwriter.[6] Paul Brooks will produce for Gold Circle Films alongside Banks and Max Handelman. Gold Circle's Scott Niemeyer will executive produce. Cannon is co-producing with Gold Circle's Jeff Levine.[6] Deke Sharon returned as vocal producer. [7]

Casting

Anna Kendrick and Wilson return, playing the characters they originated in the first film.[8] Brittany Snow will also reprise her character.[9] On April 24, Chrissie Fit was added to the cast of the film.[10] On May 1, Hailee Steinfeld was added to the cast of the film, playing a new member of the Barden Bellas.[11] On May 5, Adam DeVine was reportedly returning for the film.[12] On May 14, Katey Sagal was added to the cast of the film playing Steinfeld's character's mother.[13]

On May 29, Flula Borg was added to the cast.[14] He will play the leader of a European a cappella group, Das Sound Machine, that is competing with the Bellas.[15] It was confirmed on June 18, 2014 that Christopher Shepard was added to the cast.[2]

It was confirmed on June 24, 2014 that Pentatonix will play the role of a rival group to the Barden Bellas.[16] On June 25, Birgitte Hjort Sørensen was confirmed added to the cast.[17]

Filming

On May 21, 2014, principal photography was taking place at Louisiana State University campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.[18]

Music

On December 3, 2014, Mark Mothersbaugh was hired to compose the music for the film.[19]

Release

The release date has been announced as May 15, 2015.[20]

Marketing

A still from the rehearsals for the film was revealed on May 16, 2014.[21] The poster was released on November 18, 2014 and the trailer came out the following day. A second trailer was aired during the Super Bowl on February 1, 2015.[22]

Sequel

On April 11, 2015, a month before release, it was announced that Rebel Wilson would return for a third film.[23]

References

  1. ↑ "PITCH PERFECT 2 (12A)". British Board of Film Classification. April 20, 2015. Retrieved April 20, 2015.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Banks, Elizabeth (20 June 2014). "‘Pitch Perfect 2′ Extra: Christopher Shepard!!! This is a mash up of Pitch Perfect 2 and The Hunger Games. Amazing crowd, THANK YOU.". deadline.com. Retrieved 20 June 2014.
  3. ↑ Soden, Dan (June 28, 2014). "WWE Diva Lana Films Role For Pitch Perfect 2". OvertimeNation.com. Retrieved July 5, 2014.
  4. ↑ Orange, B. Alan (December 19, 2012). "EXCLUSIVE: Pitch Perfect 2 in the Works; Rebel Wilson to Return". MovieWeb. Retrieved June 14, 2013.
  5. ↑ Smith, Grady (April 16, 2013). "'Pitch Perfect' sequel coming in 2015". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved June 14, 2013.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Kroll, Justin (January 27, 2014). "Elizabeth Banks to Direct 'Pitch Perfect 2'". Variety. PMC. Retrieved January 27, 2014.
  7. ↑ http://www.indystar.com/story/entertainment/2015/02/25/sing-live-tour-coming-indy/23997759/
  8. ↑ Highfill, Samantha (February 6, 2014). "Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson will return for 'Pitch Perfect 2'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 7, 2014.
  9. ↑ Bahr, Lindsaay (14 February 2014). "Casting Net: Brittany Snow is back for 'Pitch Perfect 2'; Plus, Jessica Alba, more". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 15 February 2014.
  10. ↑ "Chrissie Fit Cast In ‘Pitch Perfect 2′". deadline.com. 24 April 2014. Retrieved 25 April 2014.
  11. ↑ "Hailee Steinfeld Joining Pitch Perfect 2". vulture.com. 1 May 2014. Retrieved 1 May 2014.
  12. ↑ Strecker, Erin (5 May 2014). "Adam DeVine will return for 'Pitch Perfect 2'". ew.com. Retrieved 7 May 2014.
  13. ↑ Kroll, Justin (14 May 2014). "Katey Sagal Joins Cast of ‘Pitch Perfect 2′". variety.com. Retrieved 15 May 2014.
  14. ↑ Yamato, Jen (29 May 2014). "‘Pitch Perfect 2′ Adds German YouTuber Flula Borg". deadline.com. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
  15. ↑ Stack, Tim (2014-11-21). "Game On, Pitches!". EW.com. Entertainment Weekly & Time Inc. Retrieved 2014-11-24.
  16. ↑ http://insidemovies.ew.com/2014/06/24/pentatonix-pitch-perfect-2/
  17. ↑ Yamato, Jen (25 June 2014). "‘Pitch Perfect 2′ Taps Danish Import Birgitte Hjort Sørensen". deadline.com. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
  18. ↑ Christine (20 May 2014). "‘Pitch Perfect 2′ is filming at LSU tomorrow with lots of extras". onlocationvacations.com. Retrieved 26 May 2014.
  19. ↑ "Mark Mothersbaugh to Score ‘Pitch Perfect 2′". filmmusicreporter.com. December 3, 2014. Retrieved December 14, 2014.
  20. ↑ "IMDb Pitch Perfect 2". Retrieved 1 Feb 2015.
  21. ↑ Anderton, Ethan (16 May 2014). "First Look: Anna Kendrick & Barden Bellas Back in 'Pitch Perfect 2'". firstshowing.net. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
  22. ↑ Superbowl Official Trainer.
  23. ↑ "'Pitch Perfect 3' in the Works; Rebel Wilson to Return". Collider.com. Complex Media. April 11, 2015. Retrieved April 11, 2015.

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