Loving (2016 film)
| Loving | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Jeff Nichols |
| Produced by |
Nancy Buirski Sarah Green Colin Firth Ged Doherty Marc Turtletaub Peter Saraf |
| Written by | Jeff Nichols |
| Starring |
Joel Edgerton Ruth Negga Michael Shannon Nick Kroll |
| Cinematography | Adam Stone |
| Edited by | Julie Monroe |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Focus Features |
| Country |
United Kingdom United States |
| Language | English |
Loving is an upcoming British-American drama film directed and written by Jeff Nichols. The film stars Joel Edgerton, Ruth Negga, Michael Shannon, and Nick Kroll. Principal photography began on September 16, 2015 in Richmond, Virginia.[1]
Plot
Because of the interracial marriage of Mildred and Richard Loving, the couple is sentenced to prison in Virginia in 1958.[2]
Cast
- Joel Edgerton as Richard Loving[2]
- Ruth Negga as Mildred Loving[2]
- Michael Shannon as Grey Villet[3]
- Nick Kroll as Bernie Cohen[3]
- Marton Csokas as Sheriff Brooks[3]
- Jon Bass as Phil Hirschkop[3]
- Bill Camp as Frank Beazley[3]
Production
On May 8, 2015, it was announced that Jeff Nichols would write and direct Loving about the couple behind the 1967 civil rights case Loving v. Virginia, Mildred and Richard Loving.[2] Raindog Films and The Zoo developed the film, and Big Beach would be financing the film, while producers would be Nancy Buirski, Sarah Green, Colin Firth, Ged Doherty, Marc Turtletaub, and Peter Saraf.[2] The film was inspired by Buirski's documentary The Loving Story.[3]
Principal photography on the film began on September 16, 2015 in Richmond, Virginia.[4][5]
References
- ↑ Sullivan, Kevin P. (26 October 2015). "First photo from Loving with Joel Edgerton and Ruth Negga debuts". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Fleming Jr, Mike (May 8, 2015). "Joel Edgerton & Ruth Negga To Star In ‘Loving’, Next Pic From ‘Mud’ Helmer Jeff Nichols". deadline.com. Retrieved October 28, 2015.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Sneider, Jeff (October 23, 2015). "Joel Edgerton Debuts New Look in First Photo From Jeff Nichols’ ‘Loving’ (Exclusive)". thewrap.com. Retrieved October 28, 2015.
- ↑ "On the Set for 9/18/15: Rian Johnson Calls Action on Star Wars: Episode 8, Ghostbusters & The Magnificent Seven Wrap". ssninsider.com. September 18, 2015. Retrieved October 28, 2015.
- ↑ Evry, Max (October 26, 2015). "Joel Edgerton and Ruth Negga in the First Photo from Equality Drama Loving". comingsoon.net. Retrieved October 28, 2015.
External links
- Loving at the Internet Movie Database
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