The Gift (2015 film)

The Gift
Directed by Joel Edgerton
Produced by Jason Blum
Joel Edgerton
Rebecca Yeldham
Written by Joel Edgerton
Starring Jason Bateman
Rebecca Hall
Joel Edgerton
Cinematography Eduard Grau
Edited by Matt Chesse
Luke Doolan
Production
companies
Distributed by STX Entertainment
Release dates
  • July 31, 2015 (US)
Country United States
Language English

The Gift is an upcoming American thriller film written and directed by Joel Edgerton. The film stars Jason Bateman, Rebecca Hall and Edgerton. The film is set to be released domestically by STX Entertainment on July 31, 2015.

Plot

Simon and Robyn are a young married couple whose life is going just as planned until a chance encounter with an acquaintance of Simon’s from high school sends their world into a tailspin. Simon doesn’t recognize Gordo at first, but after a seemingly coincidental series of encounters proves troubling, a terrible secret from their past is uncovered. As Robyn learns the truth about what happened between Simon and Gordo, she begins questioning how well she really knows her husband.[1][2][3]

Cast

Production

The project was first announced in August 2012, that Joel Edgerton had written a psychological thriller script titled Weirdo, with which Edgerton would also be making his directing debut.[6] On September 9, 2013, talking with the Screen International, Edgerton revealed that he would be starring in the film for a supporting role and he would also be producing the film along with Rebecca Yeldham through Blue-Tongue Films.[5] Rebecca Hall signed on to star in the thriller on November 3, 2014.[4] It was also confirmed that Jason Blum would also produce the film through his Blumhouse Productions banner.[4] Jason Bateman was set on January 13, 2015 to star in the film as Hall's character's husband.[2] On January 20, 2015, STX Entertainment had bought the United States distribution rights to the film.[7] STX retitled the film The Gift.[8] The film is Edgerton’s third feature screenplay to be filmed, after The Square (2008) and Felony (2013).[9][10][11]

Principal photography on the film began on January 19, 2015,[12] and ended on February 23, 2015.[13]

Trailer

The first trailer for The Gift was released on April 1, 2015.[14] It premiered on Twitter's live video streaming app Periscope, making STX Entertainment the first advertiser to work with Twitter on a campaign incorporating Periscope.[15]

Release

STX Entertainment set The Gift for domestic release on July 31, 2015.[16]

References

  1. ↑ "Trailer for The Gift, Starring Jason Bateman, Rebecca Hall and Joel Edgerton". comingsoon.net. April 1, 2015. Retrieved April 2, 2015.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Fleming Jr, Mike (January 13, 2015). "Jason Bateman To Star In Joel Edgerton’s Helming Debut". deadline.com. Retrieved April 2, 2015.
  3. ↑ Stephanie Wood, "Australian actor Joel Edgerton hits the Hollywood big time," Sydney Morning Herald, July 26, 2014.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Sneider, Jeff; Ge, Linda (November 3, 2014). "Rebecca Hall to Star in Joel Edgerton’s Directorial Debut (Exclusive)". thewrap. Retrieved April 2, 2015.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 George, Sandy (September 9, 2013). "Joel Edgerton to shoot debut feature in California". screendaily.com. Retrieved April 2, 2015.
  6. ↑ EISENBERG, ERIC (August 15, 2012). "Joel Edgerton Developing Psychological Thriller Weirdo As Directorial Debut". cinemablend.com. Retrieved April 2, 2015.
  7. ↑ Ford, Rebecca (January 20, 2015). "Showtime, STX Entertainment Announce TV Deal and First Four Films". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved April 2, 2015.
  8. ↑ Pedersen, Erik (March 25, 2015). "Joel Edgerton’s Directing Debut Gets A Title". deadline.com. Retrieved April 2, 2015.
  9. ↑ Vicky Roach, "Joel Edgerton set to direct Jason Bateman and Rebecca Hall in self-penned thriller Weirdo," News.com.au, January 14, 2015.
  10. ↑ Esther Zuckerman, “Jason Bateman signs up for Joel Edgerton’s directorial debut,” Entertainment Weekly, January 14, 2015.
  11. ↑ Sandy George, "Joel Edgerton to shoot debut feature in California," Screen Daily, September 9, 2013.
  12. ↑ "On the Set for 1/19/15: Kevin Spacey Begins on Elvis & Nixon, Director Joel Edgerton Starts on Blumhouse Film & More". ssninsider.com. January 19, 2015. Retrieved April 2, 2015.
  13. ↑ "On the Set for 2/23/15: Pirates of the Caribbean 5 & Snowden Begin Shooting, Joel Edgerton Wraps On Film for Blumhouse". ssninsider.com. February 23, 2015. Retrieved April 2, 2015.
  14. ↑ Eric Pederson, "‘The Gift’ Trailer: Joel Edgerton’s Directing Debut Might Make You Rethink Nostalgia," Deadline.com, April 1, 2015.
  15. ↑ Garett Sloane, "Movie Studio Is the First to Live Stream a Trailer Premiere With Twitter's Periscope," Ad Week, April 1, 2015.
  16. ↑ Lang, Brent (February 25, 2015). "STX Entertainment Dates Films With Matthew McConaughey, Julia Roberts, Jason Blum". variety.com. Retrieved April 2, 2015.

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