The Founder (film)
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| Directed by | John Lee Hancock |
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| Written by | Robert Siegel |
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| Music by | Carter Burwell |
| Cinematography | John Schwartzman |
| Edited by | Robert Frazen |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $7 million[1] |
The Founder is an upcoming American biographical film directed by John Lee Hancock and written by Robert Siegel. The film portrays the story of Ray Kroc and his acquisition of the McDonald's fast food chain. The film stars Michael Keaton as Kroc and Laura Dern as his wife Ethel Fleming. The additional cast includes Nick Offerman, John Carroll Lynch, Patrick Wilson, Ric Reitz and Wilbur Fitzgerald. The film is scheduled to be released on August 5, 2016.
Premise
Chronicling the rise of McDonald's fast food empire, The Founder tells the true story of how Illinois salesman Ray Kroc met brothers Mac and Dick McDonald, operating a hamburger restaurant in southern California in the 1950s. Kroc subtly maneuvers himself into a position to take control of their company, which grows into one of the world's best-known brands after he buys the chain for $2.7 million in 1961.
Cast
- Michael Keaton as Ray Kroc
- Laura Dern as Ethel Fleming[2]
- Nick Offerman as Richard "Dick" McDonald
- John Carroll Lynch as Maurice "Mac" McDonald
- Patrick Wilson as Rollie Smith
- Ric Reitz as Will Davis
- Wilbur Fitzgerald as Jerry Cullen
- B. J. Novak as Harry J. Sonneborn
- Linda Cardellini as Joan Smith
Production
The screenplay for The Founder was written by Robert Siegel. According to sources, the film will be developed in the same vein as There Will Be Blood and The Social Network. According to Deadline.com, it was ranked the 13th best unproduced script of 2014.[3][4] In December 2014, John Lee Hancock was signed to direct the picture.[5]
Casting
In February 2015, Michael Keaton was signed for the role of Ray Kroc.[6] Laura Dern joined the film on May 11, 2015 to play Kroc's wife, Ethel Fleming, from whom Kroc divorced in 1961.[2]
Filming
Principal photography on the film began in Newnan, Georgia on June 1, 2015.[7][8] An old style McDonald's set with the Golden Arches was constructed in downtown Douglasville, Georgia in June 2015 for the filming.[9]
Release
On March 2, 2015, The Weinstein Company paid $7 million for the film's distribution rights.[10] On March 26, 2015, The Founder was set for a November 25, 2016 release by The Weinstein Company.[11] In March 2016, the film was pushed up to August 5, 2016.[12]
References
- ↑ "Summer Movie Preview Part IV: 'Money Monster,' 'Bad Moms,' And The Antidotes To Blockbuster Overload (2016)". Forbes. Retrieved May 3, 2016.
- 1 2 Kit, Borys (May 11, 2015). "Laura Dern in Talks to Join Michael Keaton in McDonald's Mogul Biopic (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 12, 2015.
- ↑ "Weinstein Company Wins Bidding War for Michael Keaton's McDonald's Movie 'The Founder' (Exclusive)". TheWrap. March 2, 2015. Retrieved March 3, 2015.
- ↑ "Black List 2014 Gets Star Treatment In 10th Anniversary Announcement Monday". Deadline.com. December 14, 2014. Retrieved March 3, 2015.
- ↑ "John Lee Hancock Plans McDonald's History Story, The Founder". ComingSoon.net. December 10, 2014. Retrieved March 3, 2015.
- ↑ "Burgerman: Michael Keaton Will Star in a McDonald's Biopic". Complex. February 28, 2015. Retrieved March 3, 2015.
- ↑ "On the Set for 6/1/15: James Gunn Starts Shooting 'The Belko Experiment', Michael Keaton Begins Mcdonald's Biopic 'The Founder' & More". SSN Insider. June 1, 2015. Retrieved June 1, 2015.
- ↑ Bernarde, Scott (June 3, 2015). "Movie Shoot in Douglasville Begins Next Week". Patch.com. Retrieved June 6, 2015.
- ↑ Corley, Laura (May 28, 2015). "Golden Arches Are Going Up". Douglas County Sentinel. Retrieved June 6, 2015.
- ↑ "Weinstein Co. Buys Michael Keaton's McDonald's Movie 'The Founder'". Variety. March 2, 2015. Retrieved March 3, 2015.
- ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 26, 2015). "Michael Keaton Starrer 'The Founder' Gets Release Date; Focus World Rounds Out 2015 Slate". Deadline.com. Retrieved April 6, 2015.
- ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 1, 2016). "Weinstein Co.’s ‘The Founder’ Moves To August; ‘Lion’ To Roar During Thanksgiving Week". Deadline.com. Retrieved March 1, 2016.
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