Bastards (2017 film)
| Bastards | |
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| Directed by | Lawrence Sher |
| Produced by | |
| Written by | Justin Malen |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Rob Simonsen |
| Cinematography | John Lindley |
| Edited by | Dana E. Glauberman |
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| Distributed by | Warner Bros. Pictures |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Bastards (also known as Who's Your Daddy? in the United Kingdom)[1] is an American comedy film directed by Lawrence Sher and written by Justin Malen. The film stars Owen Wilson, Ed Helms, J. K. Simmons, Terry Bradshaw, Ving Rhames, Katt Williams, Retta, June Squibb and Glenn Close. Principal photography began on October 5, 2015, in Atlanta. Sher is making his directorial debut with the film.
It is scheduled to be released on December 22, 2017, by Warner Bros. Pictures.
Plot
Two brothers learn their father did not die when they were young, as they had previously believed, and go on a road trip across America to find him.
Cast
- Owen Wilson as Kyle Reynolds,[2] the twin brother of Peter.
- Alexander G. Eckert as Young Kyle
- Ed Helms as Peter Reynolds,[2] the twin brother of Kyle.
- Ivan Mallon as Young Peter
- Glenn Close as Helen Baxter,[3] Kyle and Peter’s mother.
- Annie Starke as Young Helen
- J. K. Simmons as Ronald Hunt,[4] one of the potential father figures of Kyle and Peter.
- Terry Bradshaw as Himself,[4] and one of the potential father figures of Kyle and Peter
- Ving Rhames as Rod Hamilton,[5] friend and the ex-teammate of football player Bradshaw.
- Katt Williams[6]
- June Squibb
- Bill Irwin as Dr. Tinkler, one of the potential father figures of Kyle and Peter.
- Harry Shearer as Gene, one of the potential father figures of Kyle and Peter.
- Retta as Annie
- Katie Aselton as Sarah[7]
- Zachary Haven as Ethan[8]
- Brian Huskey as Joel
- Ryan Cartwright
- Ryan Burke as a construction worker's son
Production
On June 14, 2011, it was announced that Paramount Pictures had acquired the rights to the comedy spec script Bastards written by Justin Malen. The story is about two brothers who learn their father did not die when they were young.[9] The Montecito Picture Company will produce the film.[9] On August 7, 2014, Alcon Entertainment came on board to produce and finance the film for Warner Bros. after Paramount left the project, while cinematographer Lawrence Sher was attached to make his directorial debut.[10] Ivan Reitman, Tom Pollock, and Ali Bell would produce the film through Montecito.[10] On July 15, 2015, Owen Wilson and Ed Helms joined the lead cast of the film to play the brothers, while Broderick Johnson and Andrew Kosove would also produce the film through Alcon.[2] J. K. Simmons and Terry Bradshaw also joined the cast on August 13, 2015, where both would play the lead characters' biological fathers. Bradshaw would play the role of himself.[4] On August 18, 2015, Ving Rhames signed on to play Rod Hamilton, friend and the ex-teammate of football player Bradshaw.[5] On September 11, 2015, Katt Williams joined the cast of the film.[6] On September 17, 2015, Glenn Close was in final negotiations to join the film.[3] On October 7, 2015, Katie Aselton was also in final talks to sign on.[7] On October 22, 2015, Zachary Haven also joined the cast.[8]
Filming
Principal photography on the film began on October 5, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia.[11] Filming also took place in Miami.[4] It wrapped up on December 5, 2015.[12]
A scene was also being re-shot in Rutledge GA in April 2017.
Release
Bastards was originally scheduled to be released by Warner Bros. on January 27, 2017.[13] In January 2017, the film was removed from the release schedule.[14] It was later moved from January 27, 2017 to December 22, 2017.[15]
References
- ↑ Warner Bros. UK (15 September 2016). "Who's Your Daddy? - Official Trailer - Warner Bros. UK". Retrieved 2 January 2017 – via YouTube.
- 1 2 3 Kit, Borys (July 15, 2015). "Owen Wilson Joining Ed Helms in 'Bastards' Comedy (Exclusive)". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
- 1 2 Busch, Anita (September 17, 2015). "Glenn Close To Join Cast Of Comedy Feature ‘Bastards’". deadline.com. Retrieved October 12, 2015.
- 1 2 3 4 McNary, Dave (August 13, 2015). "J.K. Simmons, Terry Bradshaw Join Ed Helms-Owen Wilson Comedy ‘Bastards’". variety.com. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
- 1 2 Busch, Anita (August 18, 2015). "Ving Rhames Joins Growing Comedy Cast Of ‘Bastards’". deadline.com. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
- 1 2 McNary, Dave (September 11, 2015). "Katt Williams Joins Ed Helms-Owen Wilson Comedy ‘Bastards’". variety.com. Retrieved October 12, 2015.
- 1 2 Sneider, Jeff (October 7, 2015). "‘The League’s’ Katie Aselton to Star in Ed Helms, Owen Wilson Comedy ‘Bastards’ (Exclusive)". thewrap.com. Retrieved October 12, 2015.
- 1 2 A. Lincoln, Ross (October 22, 2015). "Aleks Paunovic To Make ‘War For The Planet Of The Apes’; Newcomer Zachary Haven Joins ‘Bastards’". deadline.com. Retrieved November 11, 2015.
- 1 2 Fleming Jr, Mike (June 14, 2011). "Paramount, Montecito Team On R-Rated Comedy Spec 'Bastards'". deadline.com. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
- 1 2 Sneider, Jeff (August 7, 2014). "Alcon in Negotiations to Rescue Larry Sher’s Adult Comedy ‘Bastards’ (Exclusive)". thewrap.com. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
- ↑ "On the Set for 10/9/15: Marc Webb & Chris Evans Start ‘Gifted’, Garry Marshall & Julia Roberts Wrap ‘Mother’s Day’". ssninsider.com. October 9, 2015. Retrieved October 12, 2015.
- ↑ "On the Set 12/11/15: James Franco and Seth Rogen Start ‘The Disaster Artist’, Owen Wilson & Ed Helms Wrap ‘Bastards’". ssninsider.com. December 11, 2015. Retrieved December 13, 2015.
- ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 22, 2015). "Ed Helms-Owen Wilson Comedy ‘Bastards’ Gets November 2016 Release Date". deadline.com. Retrieved October 12, 2015.
- ↑ "Bastards". ComingSoon.net. Retrieved January 3, 2017.
- ↑ Couch, Aaron (March 16, 2017). "'Aquaman' Relocates to 'Avatar 2' Release Date in 2018". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 17, 2017.