The Family Fang (film)
| The Family Fang | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Jason Bateman |
| Produced by |
Nicole Kidman Riva Marker Per Saari Daniela Taplin Lundberg Leslie Urdang Dean Vanech |
| Written by | David Lindsay-Abaire |
| Based on |
The Family Fang by Kevin Wilson |
| Starring |
Jason Bateman Nicole Kidman Christopher Walken |
| Cinematography | Ken Seng |
Production company | |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Family Fang is an upcoming American comedy-drama film directed by Jason Bateman and written by David Lindsay-Abaire, based on the 2011 novel of the same name by Kevin Wilson. The film stars Bateman, Nicole Kidman and Christopher Walken.
Principal photography commenced on July 14, 2014 in New York City.
Plot
Two siblings Buster and Annie Fang (Jason Bateman and Nicole Kidman) return to their family home in search of their world famous parents (Christopher Walken) who have disappeared.
Cast
- Jason Bateman as Buster Fang[1]
- Nicole Kidman as Annie Fang[2]
- Taylor Rose as young Annie Fang (at 18)
- Mackenzie Smith as young Annie Fang (at 13)
- Christopher Walken as Caleb Fang[3]
- Maryann Plunkett as Camille Fang
- Frank Harts as Officer Dunham
- Josh Pais as Freeman
- Grainger Hines as Sheriff Hale
- Robbie Tann as Arden
- Michael Chernus as Kenny
- Gabriel Ebert as Joseph
- Eddie Mitchell as Lucas
- Patrick Mitchell as Linus
Production
On October 27, 2011, it was announced that the film rights to the Kevin Wilson novel The Family Fang were bought by actress Nicole Kidman's Blossom Films company. Kidman and Per Saari would be reuniting with their Rabbit Hole co-producers at Olympus Films' Leslie Urdang and Dean Vanech.[2] On May 8, 2012, screenwriter David Lindsay-Abaire was set to adapt the film for Kidman.[4] On November 1, 2013, it was announced that actor Jason Bateman will direct and star alongside Kidman as her brother in the film, and QED International would finance the film.[1] On May 5, 2014, Christopher Walken was cast as Caleb Fang, the siblings' father.[3]
Filming
The filming for The Family Fang began on July 14, 2014 in New York City[5] and later that month in Suffern, New York.[6]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Fleming, Jr., Mike (November 1, 2013). "Jason Bateman Set To Direct And Star With Nicole Kidman In ‘The Family Fang’". Deadline.com. Retrieved November 4, 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Fleming Jr, Mike (October 27, 2011). "Nicole Kidman Acquires Kevin Wilson Novel ‘The Family Fang’ As Star Vehicle". deadline.com. Retrieved July 19, 2014.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 McNary, Dave (May 5, 2014). "CANNES: Christopher Walken Joins Jason Bateman, Nicole Kidman in ‘Family Fang’". variety.com. Retrieved July 19, 2014.
- ↑ Fleming Jr, Mike (May 8, 2012). "‘Rabbit Hole’s Nicole Kidman And David Lindsay-Abaire Re-Team On ‘Family Fang’". deadline.com. Retrieved July 19, 2014.
- ↑ Christine (July 17, 2014). "Nicole Kidman and Jason Bateman begin filming 'Family Fang' in NYC". onlocationvacations.com. Retrieved July 18, 2014.
- ↑ New 12 Westchester (July 25, 2014). "Jason Bateman films new movie project 'Family Fang' in Suffern". westchester.news12.com. Retrieved July 27, 2014.
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