Passengers (2016 film)
| Passengers | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Morten Tyldum |
| Produced by |
Stephen Hamel Michael Maher Ori Marmur Neal H. Moritz |
| Written by | Jon Spaihts |
| Starring |
Chris Pratt Jennifer Lawrence Michael Sheen Laurence Fishburne |
| Cinematography | Rodrigo Prieto |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
Release dates |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $120 million[1] |
Passengers is an upcoming American science fiction film directed by Morten Tyldum and written by Jon Spaihts. The film stars Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence. The film is set to be released by Columbia Pictures on December 21, 2016.
Plot
The spaceship, Starship Avalon, on its 120-year voyage to a distant colony planet known as the "Homestead Colony" and transporting 5,259 people has a malfunction in two of its sleep chambers. As a result, two hibernation pods open prematurely and the two people that awoke are stranded on the spaceship, still 90 years from their destination.[2][3]
Cast
- Chris Pratt as Jim Preston, a mechanic who wants to get off an Earth that no longer seems to value a guy who works with his hands.[2] Pratt described his character as "a mechanic type of guy who fixes things and uses his hands. In the world that they live in, he has become obsolete, and he travels to a distant planet".[4]
- Jennifer Lawrence as Aurora Dunn, a writer from New York, who wants to tell the story of space travel.[2]
- Michael Sheen as Arthur
- Laurence Fishburne as Gus Mancuso
- Aurora Perrineau
Production
The original script for Passengers written by Jon Spaihts had been floating around Hollywood for years.[1] Brian Kirk was originally scheduled to make his feature directional debut with the film with Keanu Reeves at the lead[5] and Wayfare Entertainment financing and producing the film.[6] On December 5, 2014, it was announced that Sony Pictures Entertainment had won the auction to take the rights to the film.[7] On January 27, 2015, it was announced that Sony was in early talks with The Imitation Game's director Morten Tyldum to direct the film.[8] On February 6, first Variety reported that Jennifer Lawrence was in early talks to join the film,[9] later the same day TheWrap also reported that Chris Pratt was in talks too, to star in the film.[10] On July 17, 2015, Michael Sheen joined the cast of the film to play the robot traveling along with Pratt's and Lawrence's characters.[11] On August 5, 2015, Laurence Fishburne was in talks to join the film.[12] Producers of the film would be Company Films' Stephen Hamel, Start Media's Michael Maher, and Original Film's Ori Marmur & Neal H. Moritz.[11] In February 2016, Aurora Perrineau's casting in the film as Aurora's best friend was confirmed.[13]
Filming
Principal photography on the film began in September 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia.[14][15]
Release
In August 2015, Sony Pictures Entertainment set the film for a December 21, 2016 release.[16]
References
- 1 2 Kim Masters (June 16, 2015). "Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt's Sci-Fi 'Passengers' Nears Green Light After Sony Behind-the-Scenes Drama". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 13, 2016.
- 1 2 3 James Rainey (April 12, 2016). "‘Passengers’ With Jennifer Lawrence, Chris Pratt Dazzles at CinemaCon". Variety. Retrieved April 13, 2016.
- ↑ Rebecka Schumann (April 13, 2016). "‘Passengers’ Trailer Kissing Scene Puts Jennifer Lawrence And Chris Pratt’s Chemistry On Full Display". International Business Times. Retrieved April 13, 2016.
- ↑ Anthony D'Alessandro (April 12, 2016). "Sony CinemaCon: ‘Ghostbusters’ Gals, ‘Passengers’ Jennifer Lawrence & Chris Pratt – Live Blog". Deadline.com. Retrieved April 13, 2016.
- ↑ "Keanu Reeves Sci-Fi Film ‘Passengers’ Gets a ‘Game of Thrones’ Director". screenrant.com. Retrieved 16 July 2013.
- ↑ "Sci-Fi Pic ‘Passengers’ t Star Keanu Reeves, with Brian Kirk Directing and Wayfare Entertainment Producing". Deadline.com. 18 April 2013. Retrieved 16 July 2013.
- ↑ Fleming Jr, Mike (December 5, 2014). "Sony Wins Auction For Jon Spaihts Sci-Fi Script ‘Passengers’". deadline.com. Retrieved December 7, 2014.
- ↑ Fleming Jr, Mike (January 27, 2015). "Sony Engaging ‘Imitation Game’ Helmer Morten Tyldum For Space Saga ‘Passengers’". deadline.com. Retrieved January 28, 2015.
- ↑ Kroll, Justin (February 6, 2015). "Jennifer Lawrence in Talks for Sci-Fi Drama ‘Passengers’ (Exclusive)". variety.com. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
- ↑ Sneider, Jeff (February 6, 2015). "Chris Pratt in Talks to Star Opposite Jennifer Lawrence in Sony’s ‘Passengers’ (Exclusive)". thewrap.com. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
- 1 2 Kroll, Justin (July 17, 2015). "Michael Sheen Joins Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt in ‘Passengers’ (EXCLUSIVE)". variety.com. Retrieved August 6, 2015.
- ↑ Ford, Rebecca; Siegel, Tatiana (August 5, 2015). "Laurence Fishburne Joining Jennifer Lawrence, Chris Pratt in 'Passengers' (Exclusive)". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved August 6, 2015.
- ↑ Galuppo, Mia (February 16, 2016). "Aurora Perrineau Joins Jennifer Lawrence in 'Passengers'". TheHollywoodReporter.com. Retrieved February 19, 2016.
- ↑ "Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratts' Latest Film "Passengers" Has Started Filming In Atlanta; JLaw Spotted In A Freshly Bleached Blonde Locks". Venture Capital Post. September 25, 2015. Retrieved September 27, 2015.
- ↑ "Hard at work! A very blonde Jennifer Lawrence wears nude tank top as she joins Chris Pratt on Atlanta set of Passengers". DailyMail. September 24, 2015. Retrieved September 27, 2015.
- ↑ Kroll, Justin (August 5, 2015). "Sony Dates 16 Films Including Two More ‘Bad Boys’ Sequels, ‘Jumanji’ Remake". variety.com. Retrieved September 21, 2015.
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