The Killing of a Sacred Deer

The Killing of a Sacred Deer
Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos
Produced by
Written by
  • Efthymis Filippou
  • Yorgos Lanthimos
Starring
Production
company
Distributed by A24
Country
  • Ireland
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
Language
  • English

The Killing of a Sacred Deer is an upcoming film directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, from a screenplay by Lanthimos and Efthymis Filippou. It stars Colin Farrell and Nicole Kidman.

Plot

A surgeon forms a familial bond with a sinister teenage boy, with disastrous results.

Cast

Production

On May 11, 2016, it was announced that Colin Farrell had been cast in the film, with Yorgos Lanthimos directing from a screenplay he had written with Efthymis Filipou, with Film4 Productions and Element Pictures producing the project.[1] In June 2016, Nicole Kidman joined the cast of the film.[2] In August 2016, Alicia Silverstone, Raffey Cassidy, Barry Keoghan, and Sunny Suljic joined the cast.[3]

Filming

As of August 23, 2016, the film has begun principal photography in Cincinnati at The Christ Hospital where Sydney Williams works.[4] Recently, they are filming the luxurious Hyde Park neighborhood.

Release

In May 2016, A24 acquired U.S distribution rights to the film.[5] That same month, Haut et Court acquired French distribution rights to the film.[6]

References

  1. Lodderhose, Diana (May 11, 2016). "Cannes: Colin Farrell Reunites With Yorgos Lanthimos for 'The Killing of a Sacred Deer' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved August 26, 2016.
  2. McNary, Dave (June 15, 2016). "Nicole Kidman in Talks to Join Colin Farrell in 'Killing of a Sacred Deer'". Variety. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
  3. Tartaglione, Nancy (August 23, 2016). "Alicia Silverstone Joins Colin Farrell, Nicole Kidman In 'Killing Of A Sacred Deer'". Deadline.com. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
  4. Wiseman, Andreas (August 23, 2016). "Farrell, Kidman begin shoot on Yorgos Lanthimos drama". Screen Daily. Retrieved August 26, 2016.
  5. Jafaar, Ali (May 11, 2016). "A24 Picks Up Yorgos Lanthimos' 'The Killing Of A Sacred Deer' – Cannes". Deadline.com. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
  6. Jafaar, Ali (May 16, 2016). "Haut Et Court Acquires French Rights To Yorgos Lanthimos' 'The Killing Of A Sacred Deer' – Cannes". Deadline.com. Retrieved August 30, 2016.

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