The Big Short (film)

The Big Short
Directed by Adam McKay
Produced by
Screenplay by Adam McKay
Based on The Big Short 
by Michael Lewis
Starring
Edited by Brent White
Production
company
Distributed by Paramount Pictures
Country United States
Language English

The Big Short is an upcoming American drama film written and directed by Adam McKay.[1] It is based on the 2010 book of the same name by Michael Lewis, about the Financial crisis of 2007–2010 by the build-up of the housing and credit bubble.[1] The film stars Brad Pitt, Christian Bale, Ryan Gosling, Steve Carell and Melissa Leo. Principal photography on the film began on March 18, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Paramount Pictures will release the film in 2016.

Cast

Production

In 2013, Paramount acquired the rights to 2010 book The Big Short: Inside The Doomsday Machine by Michael Lewis to develop it into a film, which Brad Pitt's Plan B Entertainment would produce.[4] On March 24, 2014, Adam McKay was set to write and direct the film, about the housing and credit bubble.[1] On January 13, 2015, Variety reported that Brad Pitt, Christian Bale and Ryan Gosling were set to star in the film with Pitt producing the film along with Dede Gardner. Plan B Entertainment would finance the film with Paramount handling the distribution rights.[5] Before this, Pitt had already starred in the author's adaptation Moneyball and was nominated for Oscar.[5][1] On January 14, it was announced that Steve Carell would also be starring in the film.[6]

Filming

Principal photography on the film began on March 18, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana.[7][8] Christian Bale was spotted on the set on March 23, 2015.[9] On March 25, filming was taken place on General DeGaulle Blvd in Algiers.[10]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Paramount Taps ‘Anchorman’ Helmer Adam McKay To Adapt And Direct Michael Lewis’ ‘The Big Short’ About Economic Meltdown". deadline.com. March 24, 2014. Retrieved April 18, 2015.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 "Marisa Tomei Joins Brad Pitt, Ryan Gosling in Adam McKay’s ‘The Big Short’". The Wrap. April 21, 2015. Retrieved April 21, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Max Greenfield Joins Brad Pitt, Ryan Gosling in ‘The Big Short’ (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. April 23, 2015. Retrieved April 23, 2015.
  4. ↑ McNary, Dave (March 24, 2014). "‘Anchorman’s’ Adam McKay Boards Financial Drama". variety.com. Retrieved April 18, 2015.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Justin Kroll (January 13, 2015). "Brad Pitt, Christian Bale and Ryan Gosling to Star in Financial Drama ‘The Big Short’ (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved January 14, 2015.
  6. ↑ Kit, Borys (January 14, 2015). "Steve Carell in Talks to Join Christian Bale, Ryan Gosling in 'The Big Short'". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved January 15, 2015.
  7. ↑ "Brad Pitt, Ryan Gosling, & Christian Bale are headed to Orleans for ‘The Big Short’". onlocationvacations.com. February 10, 2015. Retrieved February 13, 2015.
  8. ↑ "‘The Big Short’, starring Brad Pitt, Ryan Gosling, & Christian Bale, begins filming in New Orleans". onlocationvacations.com. March 23, 2015. Retrieved March 29, 2015.
  9. ↑ CALDWELL, KAYLA (March 24, 2015). "Injured? Christian Bale looks concerned as he wears a leg brace on the New Orleans set of The Big Short". dailymail.co.uk. Retrieved March 29, 2015.
  10. ↑ "‘The Big Short’, starring Brad Pitt Ryan Gosling & Christian Bale, filming in Algiers, LA today". onlocationvacations.com. March 25, 2015. Retrieved March 29, 2015.

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