La La Land (film)

La La Land
Directed by Damien Chazelle
Produced by
Written by Damien Chazelle
Starring
Music by Justin Hurwitz
Cinematography Linus Sandgren
Edited by Tom Cross
Production
company
Gilbert Films
Impostor Pictures
Marc Platt Productions
Distributed by Summit Entertainment
Release dates
  • July 15, 2016 (2016-07-15) (US)
Country United States
Language English

La La Land is an upcoming American musical comedy-drama film directed and written by Damien Chazelle. The film stars Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, J. K. Simmons, Finn Wittrock, John Legend, Rosemarie DeWitt, and Meagen Fay. Summit Entertainment will release the film domestically on July 15, 2016.

Plot

Set in modern-day Los Angeles, La La Land portrays a romantic relationship between Sebastian (Ryan Gosling), a jazz pianist, and Mia (Emma Stone), an actress.

Cast

Production

The project was first announced on June 5, 2014, when it was reported that Miles Teller and Emma Watson were in talks to join the musical comedy film La La Land with Whiplash director-writer Damien Chazelle, who would also direct the film based on his own script.[9] The film is about a jazz pianist Sebastian and an actress Mia who fall in love with each other in Los Angeles. Jordan Horowitz was set to produce the film for Gilbert Films, and Fred Berger for his own Impostor Pictures, while Lionsgate would handle the domestic distribution of the film.[9] Justin Hurwitz would also reunite with the director to compose the music for the film.[9]

On April 14, 2015, it was announced that Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone were in talks to join the film for the lead roles, while it was revealed that the script was written before the film Whiplash.[10] On April 30, both actors Gosling and Stone were confirmed for the lead roles.[1] On July 8, 2015, it was reported that Jessica Rothenberg, Sonoya Mizuno, and Callie Hernandez were added to the cast to play Stone's character's roommates.[8] On July 10, 2015, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that J. K. Simmons signed on to reunite with his Whiplash director in the musical film; he would play the role of "Boss."[2] The same day, THR also reported that Finn Wittrock had joined the film to play the role Greg, while producers of the film would be Berger, Gary Gilbert, Horowitz and Marc E. Platt.[3] On August 4, 2015, Rosemarie DeWitt signed on to star in the film playing Sebastian's sister.[5] The same day, John Legend was also added to the cast.[4] On August 10, 2015, Meagen Fay joined the film to play Stone's character's mother.[6] On August 11, 2015, Jason Fuchs signed on to play Carlo, a screenwriter who hits on Stone's actress character.[7]

Filming

Principal photography on the film began on August 10, 2015 in Los Angeles.[11][12] Later, Gosling and Stone were spotted on the set while filming.[13]

Release

In April 2015, Lionsgate scheduled the film for a July 15, 2016 release by Summit Entertainment.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Sneider, Jeff (April 30, 2015). "‘Power Rangers,’ Kristen Stewart’s ‘American Ultra’ Land Release Dates". thewrap.com. Retrieved August 20, 2015.
  2. 1 2 Ford, Rebecca (July 9, 2015). "J.K. Simmons to Reunite With 'Whiplash' Director for 'La La Land' (Exclusive)". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
  3. 1 2 Ford, Rebecca (July 10, 2015). "'La La Land' Adding 'American Horror Story' Actor Finn Wittrock (Exclusive)". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved August 20, 2015.
  4. 1 2 Kroll, Justin (August 4, 2015). "John Legend in Talks to Join Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling in Musical ‘La La Land’". variety.com. Retrieved August 6, 2015.
  5. 1 2 Hipes, Patrick (August 4, 2015). "Rosemarie DeWitt Chimes In For ‘La La Land’". deadline.com. Retrieved August 20, 2015.
  6. 1 2 Pedersen, Erik (August 10, 2015). "Tony Sirico Joins Woody Allen’s Latest; Meagen Fay Tunes Up For ‘La La Land’". deadline.com. Retrieved August 11, 2015.
  7. 1 2 A. Lincoln, Ross (August 11, 2015). "John Magaro Joins ‘War Machine’; Jason Fuchs Moves To ‘La La Land’". deadline.com. Retrieved August 16, 2015.
  8. 1 2 3 4 Hipes, Patrick (July 8, 2015). "Sonoya Mizuno, Jessica Rothe & Callie Hernandez Move Into ‘La La Land’". deadline.com. Retrieved August 20, 2015.
  9. 1 2 3 Sneider, Jeff (June 5, 2014). "Miles Teller, Emma Watson Circling Damien Chazelle’s Musical ‘La La Land’ (Exclusive)". thewrap.com. Retrieved August 20, 2015.
  10. ↑ Hipes, Patrick; Patten, Dominic (April 14, 2015). "Ryan Gosling & Emma Stone Circling Damien Chazelle’s ‘La La Land’". deadline.com. Retrieved August 20, 2015.
  11. ↑ "Lionsgate Movies on Twitter". twitter.com. Retrieved August 20, 2015.
  12. ↑ "On the Set for 8/14/15: Marlon Wayans Starts Fifty Shades of Black, Bill Condon Wraps Up Beauty and The Beast". ssninsider.com. August 14, 2015. Retrieved August 20, 2015.
  13. ↑ "La La Land Photos: Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling on the Set". comingsoon.net. August 19, 2015. Retrieved August 20, 2015.

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