The Great Gilly Hopkins (film)
| The Great Gilly Hopkins | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Stephen Herek |
| Produced by |
David L. Paterson John Paterson William Teitler |
| Written by | David L. Paterson |
| Based on |
The Great Gilly Hopkins by Katherine Paterson |
| Starring |
Sophie Nélisse Julia Stiles Glenn Close Kathy Bates Octavia Spencer Bill Cobbs Billy Magnussen |
| Cinematography | David M. Dunlap |
| Edited by | David Leonard |
Production company |
Arcady Bay Entertainment |
| Distributed by | Picturehouse |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Great Gilly Hopkins is an upcoming American drama film directed by Stephen Herek and written by David L. Paterson. It is based on Katherine Paterson's 1978 children's book of the same name. The film stars Sophie Nélisse, Julia Stiles, Glenn Close, Kathy Bates, Octavia Spencer, Bill Cobbs and Billy Magnussen.
Plot
Gilly Hopkins is the meanest girl in town: she has a birth mother she has never seen and has moved from one foster home to another. Learning that she will be sent to a new home, she wastes no time stirring trouble. Then she meets a woman named Trotter, who wants to be the mother Gilly needs. With Gilly posing a challenge, Trotter must prove a good relationship will benefit both of them.
Cast
- Sophie Nélisse as Gilly Hopkins[1]
- Julia Stiles as Courtney Rutherford Hopkins[2]
- Glenn Close[1]
- Kathy Bates as Maime Trotter[1]
- Octavia Spencer[1]
- Bill Cobbs as Mr. Randolph[2]
- Billy Magnussen as Ellis[3]
- Zachary Hernandez as W.E.
- Clare Foley as Agnes
- Toby Turner
Production
On February 8, 2013, it was announced that Stephen Herek would direct the an adaption of The Great Gilly Hopkins, with Kathy Bates and Danny Glover set to star in the film.[4] On February 6, 2014, Sophie Nélisse, Glenn Close and Octavia Spencer joined the cast of the film.[1] On May 9, 2014, Julia Stiles and Bill Cobbs joined the cast of the film.[2] Principal photography began on April 9, 2014, and ended on June 15, 2014.[5][6]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Leo Barraclough (2014-02-06). "Glenn Close, Sophie Nelisse, Octavia Spencer Join ‘The Great Gilly Hopkins’". Variety. Retrieved 2014-06-17.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Yamato, Jen. "Julia Stiles Joins Movie Adaptation 'The Great Gilly Hopkins'". Deadline.com. Retrieved 2014-06-17.
- ↑ "Billy Magnussen and Julia Stiles Join "The Great Gilly Hopkins" Film". Playbill.com. 2014-05-12. Retrieved 2014-06-17.
- ↑ NANCY TARTAGLIONE, International Editor. "Berlin: Stephen Herek To Direct Kathy Bates, Danny Glover In 'The Great Gilly Hopkins'". Deadline.com. Retrieved 2014-06-17.
- ↑ "On The Set For 4/14/14: Kristen Stewart & Jesse Eisenberg’s ‘American Ultra’ Starts ‹ Studio System News". Studiosystemnews.com. Retrieved 2014-06-17.
- ↑ "On The Set For 6/16/14: Boxing Drama ‘Southpaw’ Starts, ‘American Ultra’ Wraps ‹ Studio System News". Studiosystemnews.com. Retrieved 2014-06-17.
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