Besties (film)

Besties
Directed by Kelly Fremon
Produced by James L. Brooks
Julie Ansell
Kelly Fremon
Written by Kelly Fremon
Starring Hailee Steinfeld
Haley Lu Richardson
Blake Jenner
Woody Harrelson
Kyra Sedgwick
Cinematography Doug Emmett
Edited by Tracey Wadmore-Smith
Production
company
Distributed by STX Entertainment
Release dates
  • September 30, 2016 (2016-09-30) (US)
Country United States
Language English

Besties is an upcoming American comedy-drama film directed and written by Kelly Fremon. The film stars Hailee Steinfeld, Haley Lu Richardson, Blake Jenner, Woody Harrelson, and Kyra Sedgwick. Principal photography began on October 21, 2015 in Vancouver, and ended on December 3, 2015. STX Entertainment will release the film on September 30, 2016.

Plot

About two high school best friends, Nadine (Hailee Steinfeld) and Krista (Haley Lu Richardson), their friendship ends when Nadine finds out that Krista is secretly dating her older brother.[1]

Cast

Production

On March 30, 2011, it was announced that Gracie Films had bought a comedy script titled Besties and described as a "John Hughes-style comedy," written by Kelly Fremon, who would also make her directing debut with the film, according to the company's deal.[5] James L. Brooks would produce the film through Gracie Films along with Julie Ansell, and Brooks would also serve Fremon as a mentor on her first directing film.[5][6] On April 20, 2015, STX Entertainment acquired the American distribution rights to the currently untitled film.[6] On August 4, 2015, Hailee Steinfeld was cast in the film to play the lead role, while Richard Sakai was also attached as producer of the film.[2] On September 24, 2015, Woody Harrelson, and Kyra Sedgwick joined the film's cast, Harrelson playing the role of a high school teacher, while Sedgwick as Steinfeld's character Nadine's mother.[4] On October 6, 2015, Blake Jenner was cast in the film to play Nadine's rivalry older brother, a famous and handsome soccer player who secretly dates Nadine's best friend Krista.[1] Hayden Szeto was also cast in the film for an unspecified role, while Fremon would also produce the film.[1] Haley Lu Richardson also joined the film to play the role of best friend Krista.[3]

Principal photography on the film began on October 21, 2015 in Hollywood North, Vancouver.[7][8] Filming also took place in Metro Vancouver area, then at Guildford Park Secondary School and near Guildford Town Centre in Surrey, British Columbia.[9] Filming wrapped up on December 3, 2015.[10]

Release

Besties is scheduled to be released through STX Entertainment on September 30, 2016.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 A. Lincoln, Ross (October 6, 2015). "Blake Jenner Joins Hailee Steinfeld In STX Coming-Of-Age Drama". Deadline. Retrieved December 31, 2015.
  2. 1 2 Ford, Rebecca (August 4, 2015). "Hailee Steinfeld to Star in STX's Coming-of-Age Drama (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 31, 2015.
  3. 1 2 3 Busch, Anita (December 11, 2015). "STX Slots Two Comedies & A Horror Film For 2016". Deadline. Retrieved December 31, 2015.
  4. 1 2 3 Ford, Rebecca (September 24, 2015). "Woody Harrelson, Kyra Sedgwick Join STX's Coming-of-Age Comedy (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 31, 2015.
  5. 1 2 Fleming Jr, Mike (March 30, 2011). "James L. Brooks' Gracie Films Buys 'Besties' Spec". Deadline. Retrieved December 31, 2015.
  6. 1 2 Ford, Rebecca (April 20, 2015). "STX Signs On for James L. Brooks-Produced Drama (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 31, 2015.
  7. ↑ "Besties with Hailee Steinfeld starts filming in Vancouver". What's Filming?. October 21, 2015. Retrieved December 31, 2015.
  8. ↑ "On the Set 10/22/15: Tom Hiddleston Starts on ‘Kong: Skull Island, Nina Dobrev Starts on ‘Crash Pad’". SSN Insider. October 23, 2015. Retrieved December 31, 2015.
  9. ↑ "INDIE: Coming-of-Age Film BESTIES With Pop Star Hailee Steinfeld Starts Filming in Vancouver". yvrshoots.com. October 24, 2015. Retrieved December 31, 2015.
  10. ↑ "On the Set for 12/4/15: Gal Gadot Grabs Her Lasso for ‘Wonder Woman’, Brad Pitt Wraps ‘War Machine’, ‘Resident Evil’ Team Finish Final Chapter". SSN Insider. December 4, 2015. Retrieved December 31, 2015.

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