Captive State (film)
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| Directed by | Rupert Wyatt |
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| Cinematography | Alex Disenhof |
| Edited by | Andrew Groves |
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| Distributed by | Focus Features |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $25 million[1] |
Captive State is an upcoming American science fiction thriller film directed by Rupert Wyatt and co-written by Wyatt and Erica Beeney. It stars John Goodman, Ashton Sanders, Jonathan Majors, and Vera Farmiga. It is scheduled to be released on August 17, 2018 by Focus Features.[2]
Plot
Nearly a decade after occupation by an extraterrestrial force, the lives of a Chicago neighborhood on both sides of the conflict are explored.
Cast
- John Goodman
- Vera Farmiga
- Ashton Sanders
- Jonathan Majors as Rafe
- Kevin Dunn as Police Chief Igoe
- Machine Gun Kelly as Jurgis
- Madeline Brewer as Rula, Sanders' love interest
- Ben Daniels as Daniel
- D. B. Sweeney as Levitt
- Marc Grapey as Mayor Ed Lee
- David J Height as Master of Ceremony
- Rene' L. Moreno as courier
Production
Development
On August 24, 2016, it was announced that Rupert Wyatt would direct a science fiction film titled Captive State from a screenplay written by Wyatt and his wife Erica Beeney.[3] Later that month, it was reported that Participant Media had won a heated bidding war for the rights to the film and would produce alongside Amblin Partners, with Focus Features distributing the film domestically and Entertainment One distributing in various other markets including Canada, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, and Australia.[4]
Casting
In November 2016, John Goodman signed on to star in the film.[5] The following month, Ashton Sanders joined the cast.[6] Vera Farmiga, Machine Gun Kelly, and newcomer Jonathan Majors joined the cast on January 25, 2017.[7] On February 2, 2017, Kevin Dunn was cast in a supporting role.[8] Madeline Brewer was cast as the love interest of Sanders' character on February 21, 2017.[9] In March 2017, Ben Daniels confirmed his casting via his Twitter account.[10]
Filming
Principal photography began on February 15, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois.[11] Machine Gun Kelly sustained a chest injury on the set of the film towards the end of production in April 2017.[12]
Release
In May 2017, it was reported that Focus Features is set to release the film in the United States on August 17, 2018.[2]
References
- ↑ Ratny, Ruth L. (November 29, 2016). "$25mm studio sci-fi feature opens offices at Cinespace". Reel Chicago.
- 1 2 Miska, Brad (May 15, 2017). "John Goodman Prepares for Extraterrestrial War in 'Captive State'". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved May 16, 2017.
- ↑ Kroll, Justin (August 24, 2016). "Rupert Wyatt to Direct, Write Sci-Fi Film 'Captive State' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety.
- ↑ Kroll, Justin (August 31, 2016). "Rupert Wyatt's Sci-Fi Film 'Captive State' Lands at Participant Media". Variety.
- ↑ Kroll, Justin (November 30, 2016). "John Goodman to Star in Rupert Wyatt's Sci-Fi Film 'Captive State' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety.
- ↑ Gardner, Chris (December 16, 2016). "'Moonlight' Breakout Ashton Sanders Joins John Goodman in 'Captive State' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ↑ N'Duka, Amanda (January 25, 2017). "Vera Farmiga, Jonathan Majors, & Colson Baker Join Rupert Wyatt's 'Captive State'". Deadline.com.
- ↑ N'Duka, Amanda (February 2, 2017). "Kevin Dunn Boards 'Captive State'; Jake Allyn Is 'Overexposed'". Deadline.com.
- ↑ N'Duka, Amanda (February 21, 2017). "Madeline Brewer Joins Rupert Wyatt's Sci-Fi Thriller 'Captive State'". Deadline.com.
- ↑ Ben Daniels [@bendanielsss] (March 19, 2017). "Ben Daniels confirms an appearance in Captive State" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ↑ Swartz, Tracy (February 15, 2017). "Machine Gun Kelly compliments Chicago digs as 'Captive State' filming begins". Chicago Tribune.
- ↑ Kaufman, Gil (April 28, 2017). "Machine Gun Kelly Postpones Three Shows Due to Movie Set Chest Injury; Releases 'Let You Go' From 'Bloom' Album". Billboard.