War Machine (film)

War Machine
Directed by David Michôd
Produced by
Written by David Michôd
Based on The Operators
by Michael Hastings
Starring
Cinematography Dariusz Wolski
Edited by Peter Sciberras
Production
company
Distributed by Netflix
Country United States
Language English
Budget $60 million[1]

War Machine is an upcoming 2017 American comedy war film directed and written by David Michôd, based on the nonfiction book The Operators by Michael Hastings. The film stars Brad Pitt, Anthony Michael Hall, Topher Grace, Will Poulter, Tilda Swinton, Jonathan Ing and Ben Kingsley.

Cast

Production

On April 27, 2012, it was announced that New Regency and Plan B Entertainment had acquired the film adaptation rights to the 2011 best seller non-fiction book The Operators by Michael Hastings.[16] On April 14, 2014, David Michôd was hired to write and direct the film based on the war in Afghanistan.[3] Brad Pitt was attached to star as General Stanley McChrystal and produce the film along with his Plan B partners Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner, while the film would be financed by New Regency and RatPac Entertainment.[3]

On June 8, 2015, Netflix acquired the distribution rights to the film which was re-titled to War Machine, while Ian Bryce also came on board to produce the film along with others.[17] On June 17, The Hollywood Reporter revealed that there was a budget issue between New Regency and RatPac with producers of Plan B, so that's when Netflix grabbed the rights and paid $60 million for the film.[1] On August 4, 2015, Emory Cohen was cast in the film to play one of the members of Gen. McChrystal's platoon.[5] On August 10, 2015, Topher Grace joined the film to play Gen. Stanley McChrystal's civilian press adviser.[7] On August 11, 2015, John Magaro signed to star in the film to play Cory Burger, a special ops soldier and close advisor to General McMahon.[9] On August 14, 2015, Scoot McNairy joined the cast of the film.[10] On August 19, 2015, Anthony Michael Hall was added to the cast to play General Hank Pulver, loosely based on General Mike Flynn.[8] On August 20, 2015, Keith Stanfield signed on to star in the film.[12] The same day, Will Poulter also joined the cast for an unspecified role.[11] On August 25, Anthony Hayes joined the film.[13] On October 23, 2015, TheWrap revealed that RJ Cyler had also joined the film.[6] Alan Ruck was spotted filming.[14] Meg Tilly was also spotted but her casting was not officially confirmed yet.[15] It was later reported Ben Kingsley and Tilda Swinton had been cast.[18]

Filming

Principal photography on the film began in mid-October 2015 in London.[19][20][21] Later on October 19, filming began in Abu Dhabi, the city was transformed into Kabul; streets into a military fortress, an old building as an American embassy in Kabul, and a street as a Palestinian border crossing.[22][23] Filming will also take place at the Abu Dhabi International Airport in November.[23] Some scenes were also filmed at the Dunsfold Aerodrome in Surrey, England.[14] In mid-November 2015, while final scenes were being taken, actors were spotted filming in Ras al-Khaimah and the city's old neighbourhood was transformed into Pakistani villages and a military base-camp.[24]

References

  1. 1 2 McClintock, Pamela (June 17, 2015). "Whoa: Netflix Actually Paid $60M for Brad Pitt's Politically Charged Military Satire". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved October 22, 2015.
  2. ↑ http://www.etonline.com/news/181296_brad_pitt_looks_like_a_ken_doll_on_the_set_of_upcoming_netflix_drama_war_machine/
  3. 1 2 3 Fleming Jr, Mike (April 14, 2014). "New Regency Taps Brad Pitt, David Michod To Tell Gen. Stanley McChrystal Afghan Story 'The Operators'". deadline.com. Retrieved October 22, 2015.
  4. ↑ http://www.torontosun.com/2015/08/26/ben-kingsley-teaches-patricia-clarkson-how-to-drive-in-new-dramedy
  5. 1 2 A. Lincoln, Ross (August 4, 2015). "Joey King Will Be 'Going In Style'; Emory Cohen Enlists In Netflix's 'War Machine'". deadline.com. Retrieved August 21, 2015.
  6. 1 2 Sneider, Jeff (October 23, 2015). "'Power Rangers' Movie Adds 'Me and Earl and the Dying Girl' Star RJ Cyler as Blue Ranger". thewrap.com. Retrieved November 17, 2015.
  7. 1 2 McNary, Dave (August 10, 2015). "Topher Grace Joins Brad Pitt In Netflix Black Comedy 'War Machine'". variety.com. Retrieved August 11, 2015.
  8. 1 2 Busch, Anita (August 19, 2015). "Anthony Michael Hall Joins Brad Pitt In Netflix's 'War Machine'". deadline.com. Retrieved August 20, 2015.
  9. 1 2 A. Lincoln, Ross (August 11, 2015). "John Magaro Joins 'War Machine'; Jason Fuchs Moves To 'La La Land'". deadline.com. Retrieved August 16, 2015.
  10. 1 2 Fleming Jr, Mike (August 14, 2015). "Scoot McNairy Joins Brad Pitt In Netflix's 'War Machine'". deadline.com. Retrieved August 16, 2015.
  11. 1 2 McNary, Dave (August 20, 2015). "Will Poulter Joins Brad Pitt in Netflix's 'War Machine'". variety.com. Retrieved August 21, 2015.
  12. 1 2 Sneider, Jeff (August 20, 2015). "'Straight Outta Compton's Keith Stanfield Joins Brad Pitt's Netflix Movie 'War Machine' (Exclusive)". thewrap.com. Retrieved August 21, 2015.
  13. 1 2 Kroll, Justin (August 25, 2015). "'Animal Kingdom' Actor Anthony Hayes Joins 'War Machine' With Brad Pitt (EXCLUSIVE)". variety.com. Retrieved October 22, 2015.
  14. 1 2 3 "Brad Pitt pictured in full military gear as he heads to work to film scenes for movie War Machine at Dunsfold Aerodrome". dailymail.co.uk. November 13, 2015. Retrieved November 17, 2015.
  15. 1 2 Evry, Max (November 20, 2015). "Brad Pitt in Set Photos from Netflix's War Machine". comingsoon.net. Retrieved November 28, 2015.
  16. ↑ Abrams, Rachel (April 27, 2012). "New Regency, Plan B dial 'Operators'". variety.com. Retrieved October 22, 2015.
  17. ↑ Fleming Jr, Mike (June 8, 2015). "Game Changer! Netflix Lands 'War Machine', Brad Pitt's Next Star Vehicle". deadline.com. Retrieved August 11, 2015.
  18. ↑ "Netflix Acquires Charlie McDowell's 'The Discovery' Starring Rooney Mara, Robert Redford and Jason Segel". Netflix. June 13, 2016. Retrieved June 13, 2016.
  19. ↑ FOX-LEONARD, BOUDICCA (October 17, 2015). "Brad Pitt looks GREY-t as silver fox on London set of new film War Machine". mirror.co.uk. Retrieved October 22, 2015.
  20. ↑ "Silver fox Brad Pitt debuts dyed grey hairdo as he brings twins Knox and Vivienne along to the set of satirical comedy War Machine in London". dailymail.co.uk. October 18, 2015. Retrieved October 22, 2015.
  21. ↑ "Brad Pitt Is the Ultimate Silver Fox on the Set of War Machine (Move Over, Clooney!)". usmagazine.com. October 19, 2015. Retrieved October 22, 2015.
  22. ↑ Sheridan, Wade (October 15, 2015). "Brad Pitt's Netflix original movie 'War Machine' to start production in Abu Dhabi". upi.com. Retrieved October 22, 2015.
  23. 1 2 "Quiet Abu Dhabi street transforms into War Machine film set". thenational.ae. October 21, 2015. Retrieved October 22, 2015.
  24. ↑ "RAK becomes celebrity zone as Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie fly down to the emirate". thenational.ae. November 14, 2015. Retrieved November 17, 2015.
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