The Upside

The Upside
Directed by Neil Burger
Produced by
Screenplay by Jon Hartmere
Based on
Starring
Cinematography Stuart Dryburgh
Edited by Naomi Geraghty
Production
company
Distributed by The Weinstein Company
Release date
  • September 2017 (2017-09) (TIFF)
  • March 9, 2018 (2018-03-09) (US)
Running time
 118 minutes[1]
Country United States
Language English

The Upside is an upcoming American comedy drama film directed by Neil Burger and written by Jon Hartmere. A remake of the French 2011 film The Intouchables, the film follows a paralyzed billionaire (Bryan Cranston) who strikes up an unlikely friendship with a recently paroled convict (Kevin Hart). Nicole Kidman, Julianna Margulies and Aja Naomi King also star. Filming began in Philadelphia in January 2017.

The film is scheduled to be screened at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival and be released in the United States on March 9, 2018 by the The Weinstein Company.[2]

Premise

A comedic look at the relationship between a wealthy paraplegic and an unemployed man with a criminal record who's hired to help him.

Cast

Production

Development

In July 2011, in addition to acquiring distribution rights in English-speaking countries, Scandinavian countries and China, The Weinstein Company acquired the rights to remake The Intouchables in English.[3] In June 2012, Paul Feig was slated to direct and write the script, with Chris Rock, Jamie Foxx and Idris Elba eyed for the role of Dell, Colin Firth in talks for Phillip, and Jessica Chastain and Michelle Williams considered for a female lead.[4]

By March 2013, Feig dropped out of directing, with Tom Shadyac in talks to replace him, and Chris Tucker was in consideration for Dell.[5] In October 2014, Kevin Hart was cast as Dell, with Firth still attached as Phillip.[6]

In March 2016, it was announced that Bryan Cranston was cast as Phillip, replacing Firth. Simon Curtis was to direct Cranston and Hart from a screenplay written by Feig.[7] By August 2016, Curtis presumably dropped out of directing. Neil Burger was announced as his replacement.[8] A script by Jon Hartmere will be used rather than Feig's work.[9]

In January 2017, Nicole Kidman and Genevieve Angelson joined the cast of the film.[10][11] In February 2017, Aja Naomi King and Julianna Margulies joined the cast.[12][13]

On August 2, 2017, the film's title was changed to The Upside.[14]

Filming

Principal photography began on January 27, 2017 in Philadelphia. An official photo was released on January 30, 2017 of Hart's character via his Instagram account.[15]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.tiff.net/tiff/film.html?v=untitled-bryan-cranston-kevin-hart-film
  2. ↑ "Toronto Film Festival 2017 Unveils Strong Slate". Deadline. Retrieved 25 July 2017.
  3. ↑ Joshua L. Weinstein (July 8, 2011). "Weinstein Co. to remake French film 'Untouchable'". Reuters. Retrieved November 3, 2012.
  4. ↑ "Chris Rock, Jamie Foxx, Idris Elba Up For Role In The Intouchables Remake". Retrieved 5 May 2016.
  5. ↑ "Tom Shadyac In Talks To Direct 'The Intouchables' Remake - /Film". Slashfilm. Retrieved 5 May 2016.
  6. ↑ Kevin Jagernauth (1 October 2014). "Casting: Colin Firth & Kevin Hart Are 'Intouchables,' Quv - The Playlist". The Playlist. Retrieved 5 May 2016.
  7. ↑ Andrew Pulver (March 31, 2016). "Bryan Cranston and Kevin Hart to star in The Intouchables remake". The Guardian. Retrieved March 31, 2016.
  8. ↑ Dave McNary (August 25, 2016). "Neil Burger to Direct Kevin Hart, Bryan Cranston in ‘Intouchables’ Remake". Variety. Retrieved August 25, 2016.
  9. ↑ Lauren Huff (August 25, 2016). "Neil Burger Tapped to Direct ‘The Intouchables’ Remake with Bryan Cranston, Kevin Hart". AwardsCircuit. Retrieved August 25, 2016.
  10. ↑ Fleming Jr, Mike (January 9, 2017). "‘Lion’s Nicole Kidman, Amara Karan Eye ‘Intouchables’ Remake". Deadline.com. Retrieved February 7, 2017.
  11. ↑ Patten, Dominic (January 27, 2017). "‘The Intouchables’ Remake Adds Genevieve Angelson To Bryan Cranston & Kevin Hart Pic". Deadline.com. Retrieved February 7, 2017.
  12. ↑ N'Duka, Amanda (February 6, 2017). "‘How To Get Away With Murder’s Aja Naomi King Is ‘Untouchable’". Deadline.com. Retrieved February 7, 2017.
  13. ↑ "EXCLUSIVE: Julianna Margulies Joins Untouchables Movie – Plus many more notables". Philly Chit Chat. February 7, 2017. Retrieved March 12, 2017.
  14. ↑ Romano, Nick (August 2, 2017). "Bryan Cranston, Kevin Hart's The Intouchables remake gets new title". ew.com. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
  15. ↑ Bion, Lucille (January 30, 2017). "Kevin Hart reprend le rôle d’Omar Sy pour le remake d’Intouchables, et ça donne ça". Konbini. Retrieved January 30, 2017.
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