A Monster Calls (film)
| A Monster Calls | |
|---|---|
 Teaser poster | |
| Directed by | J. A. Bayona |
| Produced by |
Belén Atienza Mitch Horwits Jonathan King |
| Written by | Patrick Ness |
| Based on |
A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness |
| Starring |
Sigourney Weaver Felicity Jones Lewis MacDougall Liam Neeson |
| Music by | Fernando Velázquez |
| Cinematography | Óscar Faura |
Production company | |
| Distributed by |
Focus Features Universal Pictures (Spain) |
Release dates |
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| Country |
Spain United Kingdom United States |
| Language | English |
A Monster Calls is an upcoming 2016 Spanish-British fantasy drama film directed by J. A. Bayona, based on the 2011 novel of the same name by Patrick Ness, who also wrote the screenplay and based on an original idea by Siobhan Dowd. The film stars Sigourney Weaver, Felicity Jones, Toby Kebbell, Lewis MacDougall, and Liam Neeson. The film is scheduled to be released on October 14, 2016, by Focus Features.
Cast
- Lewis MacDougall as Conor O'Malley
- Liam Neeson as The Monster
- Sigourney Weaver as Conor's Grandmother
- Felicity Jones as Conor's Mother
- Toby Kebbell as Conor's Father
- James Melville as Harry
- Lily-Rose Aslandogdu as Lily
- Geraldine Chaplin
Production
On March 5, 2014, Focus Features bought the film rights to the book for $20 million.[1] The film will be directed by J. A. Bayona and written by the book's author Patrick Ness.[2] On April 23, 2014 Felicity Jones joined the film to play the boy's mother.[3] On May 8, Liam Neeson joined the film to play the Monster.[4] On August 18, Sigourney Weaver joined to play the boy's grandmother.[5] On August 19, Toby Kebbell also joined the film.[6] On September 3, author Ness tweeted that Lewis MacDougall had been set for the lead role in the film.[7] On September 30, Geraldine Chaplin joined the cast.[8]
Filming
The principal photography on the film began on September 30, 2014,[9] the shoot would take place in Spain and England.[8][10] On October 9, the filming began on location in Preston, Lancashire and Manchester.[11]
Release
The film is scheduled to be released on October 14, 2016, by Focus Features.[12]
References
- ↑ Fleming, Mike. "Focus Features Makes $20 Million Deal For 'A Monster Calls' Movie". Deadline.com. Retrieved 2014-04-09.
- ↑ "Focus Dates 'A Monster Calls' For October 2016". Deadline.com. 1970-01-01. Retrieved 2014-04-09.
- ↑ "Felicity Jones To Star In Juan Antonio Bayona’s ‘A Monster Calls’". deadline.com. 23 April 2014. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
- ↑ McClintock, Pamela (8 May 2014). "Cannes: Liam Neeson Joins 'A Monster Calls'". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved 10 May 2014.
- ↑ "Sigourney Weaver Joins High-Profile 'A Monster Calls'". hollywoodreporter.com.
- ↑ "‘Fantastic Four’ Actor Toby Kebbell in Talks to Join ‘A Monster Calls’". variety.com.
- ↑ Espina, Alfonso (September 4, 2014). "Lewis MacDougall to Lead Adaptation of Patrick Ness’ ‘A Monster Calls’". upandcomers.net. Retrieved October 1, 2014.
- 1 2 "Three Join ‘A Monster Calls’". deadline.com. September 30, 2014. Retrieved October 1, 2014.
- ↑ "'A Monster Calls' Begins Production". participantmedia.com. September 30, 2014. Retrieved October 1, 2014.
- ↑ "Production Begins on A Monster Calls, Starring Liam Neeson". comingsoon.net. September 30, 2014. Retrieved October 1, 2014.
- ↑ "Hollywood film begins filming in Preston". lep.co.uk. October 9, 2014. Retrieved October 10, 2014.
- ↑ "Focus Features Sets A Monster Calls for October 14, 2016". ComingSoon.net. Retrieved 2014-04-09.
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