Mothers and Daughters (2016 film)

Not to be confused with Mother's Day (2016 film).
For other similarly named files, see Mother's Day (disambiguation).
Mothers and Daughters
Directed by Paul Duddridge
Nigel Levy (co-director)
Produced by Danielle James
Amy Williams
Steve King
Ashanti Douglas
Written by Paige Cameron
Story by Paul Duddridge
Starring Susan Sarandon
Christina Ricci
Sharon Stone
Eva Amurri
Courteney Cox
Paul Wesley
Roselyn Sánchez
E.G. Daily
Ashanti
Mira Sorvino
Selma Blair
Cinematography Mikael Levin
Edited by Jamie Pedroza
Production
company
Siempre Viva Productions
Distributed by Screen Media Films
Release dates
  • May 6, 2016 (2016-05-06) (United States)
Country United States
Language English

Mothers and Daughters, originally titled Mothers Day, is an upcoming American independent drama film co-directed by Paul Duddridge and Nigel Levy, scripted by Paige Cameron from a concept by Duddridge, about the lives of different mothers and their children. The film stars Susan Sarandon, Christina Ricci, Sharon Stone, Eva Amurri, Courteney Cox, Roselyn Sánchez, Paul Wesley, E.G. Daily, Ashanti, Mira Sorvino, and Selma Blair. Principal photography began in July 2015 in Los Angeles. Duddridge is making his feature film directing debut on the film.

Plot

The film revolves around the relationships between several mothers and their children.[1]

Cast

Production

On May 8, 2012, Susan Sarandon and her real-life daughter Eva Amurri were cast in the film which was to be directed by Paul Duddridge.[2] Sarandon and Amurri had already worked together in the 2002 comedy The Banger Sisters.[2] On June 4, 2012, Christina Ricci joined the cast, while Danielle James was announced to be producing the film.[3] On July 2, 2012, another real-life mother and daughter, Andie MacDowell and Rainey Qualley, were reported to being joining the cast.[4] On July 3, 2012, Sharon Stone was cast,[5] and on September 25, 2014, Paul Wesley joined to play Kevin, a pastry chef and boyfriend of Amurri's character.[6] On July 8, 2015, Courteney Cox and Roselyn Sánchez joined the cast. Duddridge is making his feature directorial debut on the film working with co-director Nigel Levy.[1] Paige Cameron wrote the script based on Duddridge's concept about the relations between mothers and their children. In July 2015 James was confirmed to be producing the film along with Amy Williams, while the final cast, which did not include MacDowell and Qualley, was also revealed.[1]

Filming

Principal photography on the film began in July 2015 in Los Angeles.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Sneider, Jeff (July 8, 2015). "Courteney Cox, ‘Devious Maids’ Star Roselyn Sanchez Join Indie Drama ‘Mothers Day’". thewrap.com. Retrieved July 9, 2015.
  2. 1 2 Gilchrist, Todd (May 8, 2012). "Susan Sarandon, Eva Amurri Martino to Share the Screen in 'Mother's Day'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 9, 2015.
  3. Patten, Dominic (June 4, 2012). "Christina Ricci Joins 'Mother's Day' Cast". deadline.com. Retrieved July 9, 2015.
  4. Siegel, Tatiana (July 2, 2012). "Andie MacDowell Joins Cast of Indie 'Mothers Day'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 9, 2015.
  5. Patten, Dominic (July 3, 2012). "Sharon Stone Joins 'Mother's Day'". deadline.com. Retrieved July 9, 2015.
  6. "‘Mother’s Day’ Adds Paul Wesley; More Join Disney’s ‘The Finest Hours’". deadline.com. September 25, 2014. Retrieved July 9, 2015.

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