Battle of the Sexes (film)

Battle of the Sexes
Directed by Jonathan Dayton
Valerie Faris
Produced by
Written by Simon Beaufoy
Starring
Cinematography Linus Sandgren
Edited by Pamela Martin
Production
company
Decibel Films
Cloud Eight
Distributed by Fox Searchlight Pictures
Country United States
Language English

Battle of the Sexes is an upcoming American sports comedy-drama film directed by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris and written by Simon Beaufoy. The film stars Emma Stone, Steve Carell, Andrea Riseborough, Elisabeth Shue, Austin Stowell, and Sarah Silverman.

Cast

Production

On April 20, 2015, it was announced that Fox Searchlight Pictures had set Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris to direct a tennis drama film based on the title Battle of the Sexes, scripted by Simon Beaufoy.[1] Emma Stone was cast in to play Billie Jean King while Steve Carell was to play Bobby Riggs. Danny Boyle would produce the film through his Decibel Films along with Christian Colson through his Cloud Eight Films.[1] On September 18, 2015, Brie Larson was added to the cast to replace Stone for the Jean King role, because Stone left due to scheduling conflicts.[2] On November 18, 2015, Variety confirmed that Stone had closed a deal again to play the role she was previously attached for, as now her scheduling problems were resolved.[3] Danny Boyle would be producing the film through Decibel Films, along with Christian Colson through Cloud Eight Films.[3] On March 3, 2016, Andrea Riseborough was cast in the film to play Marilyn Barnett, the hairdresser and former lover of King until 1981.[4] Following her later that month three more were cast in the film, which included Elisabeth Shue as Riggs' wife;[5] Austin Stowell as Larry King, Billie Jean's husband;[6] and Sarah Silverman as Gladys Heldman, the founder of World Tennis magazine.[7] Four actors joined the cast in April, including Eric Christian Olsen as Lornie Kuhle,[8] Jessica McNamee as Margaret Court,[9] Alan Cumming as Ted Tinling,[10] and Natalie Morales as Rosie Casals.[11]

Principal photography on the film began on April 13, 2016 in Los Angeles.[12]

References

  1. 1 2 Fleming Jr, Mike (April 20, 2015). "Game, Set Match? Searchlight Serves Up ‘Battle Of The Sexes;’ Dayton & Faris Direct Emma Stone As Billie Jean King, Steve Carell As Bobby Riggs". deadline.com. Retrieved September 20, 2015.
  2. ↑ Kroll, Justin (September 18, 2015). "Brie Larson in Talks to Play Billie Jean King in ‘Battle of the Sexes’ (EXCLUSIVE)". variety.com. Retrieved September 20, 2015.
  3. 1 2 Kroll, Justin (November 18, 2015). "Emma Stone Set to Star as Billie Jean King in Fox Searchlight’s ‘Battle of the Sexes’ (EXCLUSIVE)". variety.com. Retrieved November 29, 2015.
  4. ↑ Kroll, Justin (March 3, 2016). "‘Battle of the Sexes’ Adds Andrea Riseborough (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved March 26, 2016.
  5. ↑ Kroll, Justin (March 21, 2016). "Elisabeth Shue Joins Emma Stone in Fox Searchlight’s ‘Battle of the Sexes’ (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved March 26, 2016.
  6. ↑ A. Lincoln, Ross (March 22, 2016). "Austin Stowell Joins Billie Jean King Biopic ‘Battle Of The Sexes’ In Key Role". Deadline. Retrieved March 26, 2016.
  7. ↑ Hipes, Patrick (March 23, 2016). "Sarah Silverman A Match For ‘Battle Of The Sexes’". Deadline. Retrieved March 25, 2016.
  8. ↑ Lincoln, Ross A. (April 1, 2016). "Eric Christian Olsen Swings For ‘Battle Of The Sexes’; Talitha Bateman Joins ‘Vengeance: A Love Story’". Deadline. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
  9. ↑ Fleming, Jr., Mike (April 7, 2016). "Jessica McNamee Plays Margaret Court In ‘Battle Of The Sexes’". Deadline. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
  10. ↑ Siegel, Tatiana (April 12, 2016). "Alan Cumming to Co-Star in Fox Searchlight's 'Battle of the Sexes'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
  11. ↑ Pedersen, Erik (April 13, 2016). "Natalie Morales Game For ‘Battle Of The Sexes’; Jimmy Smagula Books ‘Rebel In The Rye’". Deadline. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
  12. ↑ Evry, Max (April 13, 2016). "First Battle of the Sexes Photo as Filming Begins". ComingSoon.net. Retrieved April 14, 2016.

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