The Circle (2017 film)
| The Circle | |
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| Directed by | James Ponsoldt |
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| Screenplay by | James Ponsoldt |
| Based on |
The Circle by Dave Eggers |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Danny Elfman |
| Cinematography | Matthew Libatique |
| Edited by | Lisa Lassek |
Production companies |
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| Distributed by | EuropaCorp |
Release dates |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Circle is an upcoming American science-fiction drama film directed and written by James Ponsoldt, based on the 2013 novel of the same name by Dave Eggers. The film stars Tom Hanks, Emma Watson, John Boyega, Karen Gillan, Patton Oswalt, and Bill Paxton. Principal photography began on September 11, 2015 in Los Angeles. The film is scheduled to be released on April 28, 2017, by EuropaCorp.
Cast
- Tom Hanks as Bailey
- Emma Watson as Mae Holland[1]
- John Boyega as Kalden[2]
- Karen Gillan as Annie Allerton[3]
- Patton Oswalt as Tom Stenton[4]
- Brando Marler as Tommy Stenton[4]
- Bill Paxton as Mae's father[5]
- Glenne Headly as Mae's mother
- Ellar Coltrane as Mercer
- Poorna Jagannathan as Dr. Jessica Villalobos
- Jimmy Wong as Mitch
Production
On December 15, 2014, Deadline reported that Tom Hanks would be next starring in the film adaptation of Dave Eggers' 2013 novel The Circle, which James Ponsoldt would write the script and also direct the film.[6] No studios and financiers were attached at the time, but Hanks and Gary Goetzman would be producing the film through Playtone.[6] In January 2015, THR confirmed that Anthony Bregman would produce the film through his banner Likely Story along with Ponsoldt, Hanks and Goetzman.[7] On May 11, 2015, it was announced that Image Nation Abu Dhabi would fully finance the film together with Walter Parkes and Laurie MacDonald, while IM Global would handle the international sales.[8] On May 11, 2015, Alicia Vikander was set to star in the film.[7] On May 20, 2015, IM Global sold the rights to different independent territories in the world at 2015 Cannes Film Festival.[9] On May 23, 2015, Deadline revealed that producers offered Emma Watson to play the female lead in the film as Vikander was likely to drop off the project due to scheduling conflicts after the announcement that she was in talks to join two films: Jason Bourne and Assassin's Creed.[10] In the mid-June 2015, director Ponsoldt confirmed during an interview that Vikander would not be starring the film and Watson was not officially on board but she would be one possibly to star in the film, while shooting would take place in September and October.[11] Later on June 23, 2015, Vikander was confirmed for Bourne 5, so she was officially out of the project.[12] On June 24, 2015, Variety confirmed that Watson had officially set to play the lead role of Mae Holland in the film.[1] On August 19, 2015, John Boyega was added to the cast of the film to play Kalden, a mysterious man Mae encounters at work. On September 1, 2015, Karen Gillan was cast in the film to play Annie, a warm, cute and intelligent member of The Circle.[3] On September 11, 2015, Patton Oswalt joined the cast to play Tom Stenton, an Italian and one of three founders of the Circle.[4] On September 16, 2015, Bill Paxton joined the film for an unspecified role.[5] on September 29, 2015, Ellar Coltrane joined the cast of the film portraying the role of Mercer.[13]
Filming
Principal photography on the film began on September 11, 2015 in Los Angeles, California.[11][14][15] On September 17, filming was taking place in Pasadena.[16]
Release
In February 2016, EuropaCorp acquired U.S and Canadian distribution rights to the film.[17] The film is scheduled to be released on April 28, 2017.[18]
References
- 1 2 McNary, Dave (June 24, 2015). "Emma Watson Joins Tom Hanks in Thriller 'The Circle'". variety.com. Retrieved June 25, 2015.
- ↑ Fleming Jr, Mike (August 18, 2015). "'Star Wars' John Boyega Lands Lead In James Ponsoldt's 'The Circle'". deadline.com. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
- 1 2 Hipes, Patrick (September 1, 2015). "Karen Gillan Completes 'Circle', Lands Final Lead In James Ponsoldt Pic". deadline.com. Retrieved September 2, 2015.
- 1 2 3 Hipes, Patrick (September 11, 2015). "Patton Oswalt Joins James Ponsoldt's 'The Circle'". deadline.com. Retrieved September 12, 2015.
- 1 2 Kroll, Justin (September 16, 2015). "Bill Paxton Joins Tom Hanks in 'The Circle' (EXCLUSIVE)". variety.com. Retrieved September 20, 2015.
- 1 2 Fleming Jr, Mike (December 15, 2014). "Tom Hanks Eyes David Eggers' Novel 'The Circle' With James Ponsoldt: Hot Package". deadline.com. Retrieved June 24, 2015.
- 1 2 Siegel, Tatiana; McClintock, Pamela (May 11, 2015). "Cannes: 'Ex Machina's' Alicia Vikander to Star in James Ponsoldt's 'The Circle' (Exclusive)". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved June 24, 2015.
- ↑ McNary, Dave (May 11, 2015). "Cannes: Tom Hanks Thriller 'The Circle' Gets Financing from Image Nation". variety.com. Retrieved June 24, 2015.
- ↑ Otterson, Joe (May 20, 2015). "Cannes: Tom Hanks' 'The Circle' Sold Worldwide to Independent Territories by IM Global". thewrap.com. Retrieved June 24, 2015.
- ↑ Fleming Jr, Mike; Jaafar, Ali (May 23, 2015). "Hot Cannes 'Circle' Package Imperiled As Alicia Vikander In Talks To Star In 'Assassin's Creed', New 'Bourne' Film". deadline.com. Retrieved June 24, 2015.
- 1 2 NEMIROFF, PERRI (June 18, 2015). "THE CIRCLE: James Ponsoldt Updates on Emma Watson's Involvement; Confirms Fall Start". collider.com. Retrieved June 24, 2015.
- ↑ Jaafar, Ali (June 23, 2015). "Alicia Vikander Confirmed For Bourne Sequel Opposite Matt Damon". deadline.com. Retrieved June 23, 2015.
- ↑ http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/ellar-coltrane-joins-emma-watson-827649
- ↑ "On the Set for 9/11/15: Matt Damon Starts on Jason Bourne Sequel, Shailene Woodley Wraps Divergent Series: Allegiant". ssninsider.com. September 11, 2015. Retrieved September 12, 2015.
- ↑ "Emma Watson cuts a demure figure in knitted sweater and chinos as she gets to work on her new movie The Circle". dailymail.co.uk. September 12, 2015. Retrieved September 12, 2015.
- ↑ "Filming Locations for 'The Circle', starring Emma Watson, Tom Hanks & Patton Oswalt". onlocationvacations.com. September 17, 2015. Retrieved September 20, 2015.
- ↑ Lang, Brent (February 9, 2016). "EuropaCorp Buys Domestic Rights to 'The Circle' With Emma Watson, Tom Hanks". Variety.com. Retrieved February 9, 2016.
- ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 7, 2016). "Tom Hanks & Emma Watson Thriller 'The Circle' Sets Spring 2017 Release". Deadline.com. Retrieved October 7, 2016.