Lean on Pete

Lean on Pete
Directed by Andrew Haigh
Produced by Tristan Goligher
Screenplay by Andrew Haigh
Based on Lean On Pete
by Willy Vlautin
Starring
Music by James Edward Barker
Cinematography Magnus Joenck
Edited by Jonathan Alberts
Production
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Release date
  • September 2017 (2017-09) (Venice)
Country United Kingdom
Language English

Lean on Pete is an upcoming British drama film written for the screen and directed by Andrew Haigh, based upon the novel of the same name by Willy Vlautin. It stars Charlie Plummer, Travis Fimmel, Chloë Sevigny, Steve Buscemi, Steve Zahn, Thomas Mann, and Amy Seimetz. It has been selected to be screened in the main competition section of the 74th Venice International Film Festival.[1]

Cast

Production

In May 2015, it was announced Andrew Haigh would write and direct the film, based upon the novel of the same name with Tristan Goligher to produce the film under his The Bureau banner, alongside Film4 Productions.[2] In July 2016, Steve Buscemi joined the cast of the film.[3] That same month, Charlie Plummer, Chloë Sevigny, and Travis Fimmel joined the cast of the film.[4][5] In September 2016, Steve Zahn, Amy Seimetz and Thomas Mann joined the cast of the film.[6][7]

James Edward Barker composed the film's score.[8]

Filming

Principal photography began on 13 August 2016 Portland, Oregon.[9][10] and concluded on 10 September 2016.[11]

Release

In May 2016, A24 and Curzon Artificial Eye acquired U.S and U.K distribution rights, respectively.[12]

References

  1. ↑ "Venice Competition Includes Films From George Clooney, Guillermo del Toro, Darren Aronofsky". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
  2. ↑ Mitchell, Wendy (21 May 2015). "Andrew Haigh's next film to be 'Lean on Pete'". Screen Daily. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
  3. ↑ Jafaar, Ali (7 July 2016). "Steve Buscemi Set To Star In Andrew Haigh’s ‘Lean On Pete’". Deadline.com. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
  4. ↑ Jafaar, Ali (11 July 2016). "Charlie Plummer Lands Lead Role in Andrew Haigh’s ‘Lean On Pete’". Deadline.com. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
  5. ↑ Jafaar, Ali (19 July 2016). "Chloe Sevigny And Travis Fimmel Join Cast Of Andrew Haigh’s ‘Lean On Pete’". Deadline.com. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
  6. ↑ Grater, Tom (10 September 2016). "First look: 'Lean On Pete'". Screen Daily. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
  7. ↑ N'Duka, Amanda (13 September 2016). "Tommy Flanagan Sings Along With ‘The Ballad Of Lefty Brown’; Thomas Mann Joins ‘Lean On Pete’". Deadline.com. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
  8. ↑ "James Edward Barker to Score Andrew Haigh's 'Lean On Pete'". FilmMusicReporter. 15 March 2017. Retrieved 15 March 2017.
  9. ↑ 12 Staff, Fox (20 July 2016). "'Lean on Pete' filming in Portland". KPTV.com. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
  10. ↑ Haigh, Andrew (15 August 2016). "Day 3...". Instagram.com. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
  11. ↑ Sevigny, Chloë (10 September 2016). "Middle of #nowhere last day on #leanonpete🐴 thank you @andrewhaigh1973 #whenlovetakesyoutofaroffplaces". Instagram.com. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
  12. ↑ Goodfellow, Melanie (13 May 2016). "A24 picks up Andrew Haigh’s 'Lean On Pete' for North America". Screen Daily. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
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