All the Way (film)

All The Way

Television release poster
Written by Robert Schenkkan
Directed by Jay Roach
Starring
Theme music composer James Newton Howard
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
Production
Producer(s) Scott Ferguson
Editor(s) Carol Littleton
Cinematography Jim Denault
Production company(s)
Release
Original network HBO
Original release
  • May 21, 2016 (2016-05-21)

All the Way is an upcoming American television drama film directed by Jay Roach and written by Robert Schenkkan, based on Schenkkan's play of the same name. It stars Bryan Cranston, Anthony Mackie, Melissa Leo, and Frank Langella. It will air on the cable network HBO on May 21, 2016.[1]

Plot

The movie follows Lyndon B. Johnson as he assumes the office of the U.S. Presidency after the John F. Kennedy assassination. Upon his arrival in the White House, he must work on the passage of the Civil Rights Act.

Cast

Production

On July 16, 2014, it was announced that HBO Films had acquired the rights to All the Way with Robert Schenkkan writing the adaptation and Bryan Cranston reprising his role as Lyndon B. Johnson.[2] On March 7, 2015, it was announced that Jay Roach would direct the film.[3] On June 30, 2015, Anthony Mackie was cast as Martin Luther King, Jr.[4] On July 2, 2015, Melissa Leo was cast as Lady Bird Johnson.[5] On July 8, 2015, Stephen Root and Marque Richardson were cast as J. Edgar Hoover and Bob Moses, respectively.[6] On July 23, 2015, Bradley Whitford was cast as Hubert Humphrey.[7] On July 23, 2015, Aisha Hinds, Spencer Garrett, Todd Weeks, and Mo McRae were cast as Fannie Lou Hamer, Walter Reuther, Walter Jenkins, and Stokely Carmichael, respectively.[8] On July 28, 2015, Frank Langella was cast as Richard Russell, Jr.[9] On September 18, 2015, Bruce Novick was cast as Stanley Levison.[10] On September 29, 2015, Ned Van Zandt was cast as J. William Fulbright.[11]

Filming began on August 13, 2015.[12]

References

  1. ↑ "HBO's Adaptation of ALL THE WAY, Filmed 'LADY DAY' Receive Premiere Dates". Broadway World. January 7, 2016.
  2. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (July 16, 2014). "HBO Films Nabs Adaptation Of LBJ Play ‘All The Way’ With Bryan Cranston Starring & Steven Spielberg Producing". Deadline.com.
  3. ↑ Siegel, Tatiana (March 7, 2015). "Jay Roach Attached to Direct HBO's LBJ Biopic 'All the Way' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter.
  4. ↑ Fleming, Mike (June 30, 2015). "Anthony Mackie To Play MLK Opposite Bryan’s Cranston’s LBJ In HBO’s ‘All The Way’". Deadline.com.
  5. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (July 2, 2015). "Melissa Leo To Play Lady Bird Johnson In HBO’s LBJ Movie ‘All The Way’". Deadline.com.
  6. ↑ Petski, Denise (July 8, 2015). "Stephen Root & Marque Richardson Join HBO’s LBJ Movie ‘All The Way’". Deadline.com.
  7. ↑ Petski, Denise (July 23, 2015). "Bradley Whitford To Play Hubert Humphrey In HBO’s ‘All The Way’". Deadline.com.
  8. ↑ Petski, Denise (July 23, 2015). "HBO’s LBJ Movie ‘All The Way’ Adds Four To Cast". Deadline.com.
  9. ↑ Petski, Denise (July 28, 2015). "Frank Langella To Co-Star In HBO’s LBJ Movie ‘All The Way’". Deadline.com.
  10. ↑ Lincoln, Ross A. (September 18, 2015). "Bruce Nozick Joins ‘All The Way’, Ernie Hudson Returns For ‘Grace And Frankie’ Season 2". Deadline.com.
  11. ↑ Busch, Anita (September 29, 2015). "Ned Van Zandt Cast In LBJ Pic ‘All The Way’; Two Join Indie YA Adaptation ‘Measure of a Man’". Deadline.com.
  12. ↑ Lesnick, Silas (August 13, 2015). "HBO Goes All the Way with Bryan Cranston". Comingsoon.net.

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