Collateral Beauty
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| Directed by | David Frankel |
| Produced by |
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| Written by | Allan Loeb |
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| Music by | Theodore Shapiro |
| Cinematography | Maryse Alberti |
| Edited by | Andrew Marcus |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. Pictures |
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Running time | 96 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Collateral Beauty is an upcoming 2016 American drama film directed by David Frankel and written by Allan Loeb. The film stars an ensemble cast of Will Smith, Kate Winslet, Keira Knightley, Helen Mirren, Edward Norton, Michael Peña and Naomie Harris. The film is scheduled to be released on December 16, 2016.
Premise
When a successful New York advertising executive suffers from a great tragedy, he retreats from life. While his concerned friends try desperately to reconnect with him, he seeks answers from the universe by writing letters to Love, Time and Death. But it's not until his notes bring unexpected personal responses that he begins to understand how these constants interlock in a life fully lived, and how even the deepest loss can reveal moments of meaning and beauty.
Cast
- Will Smith as Howard Inlet
- Edward Norton as Whit Yardsham
- Keira Knightley as Aimee Moore / "Love"
- Michael Peña as Simon Scott
- Naomie Harris as Madeleine
- Jacob Latimore as Raffi / "Time"
- Kate Winslet as Claire Wilson
- Helen Mirren as Brigitte / "Death"
- Enrique Murciano as Stan
- Kylie Rogers as Allison Yardsham
Production
On May 13, 2015, it was announced that Hugh Jackman and Rooney Mara would star in the New York-set drama Collateral Beauty, to be directed by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon and written by Allan Loeb.[2] Michael Sugar and Bard Dorros would produce through their Anonymous Content banner.[2] On June 9, 2015, PalmStar Media's Kevin Frakes came on board to produce and fully finance the film, and Likely Story also on board to co-produce the film, while Loeb would also produce.[3] On June 15, 2015, Variety reported that Jason Segel was in talks to join the film.[4] On July 15, 2015, it was announced that Jackman had exited the project due to his commitment with 20th Century Fox's Wolverine 3 film and producers were eyeing Johnny Depp to start negotiations.[5] On August 4, 2015, Will Smith was added to the cast to play the lead replacing Jackman, while Smith's Overbrook Entertainment would also produce the film.[6] On September 8, 2015, it was announced that New Line Cinema came on board to handle worldwide distribution rights to the film, while Mara had left the project, news confirmed.[7] On October 5, 2015, director Gomez-Rejon exited the film due to creative differences with the studio.[8] On November 8, 2015, it was announced that David Frankel was nearing a deal to direct the film.[9] On December 1, 2015, Variety reported that Helen Mirren was in early talks to join the film, with filming expected to begin early 2016 in New York City.[10] On January 14, 2016, TheWrap reported that Edward Norton, Michael Peña, and Naomie Harris were cast in the film, while Rachel McAdams was in negotiations to join the cast.[11] Village Roadshow Pictures would be co-financing the film.[12] On February 9, 2016, Keira Knightley joined the film and following her Kate Winslet was also cast in the film on the next day.[13][14] Enrique Murciano was spotted filming along with Winslet, while Jacob Latimore also joined the film.[15][16] On March 10, 2016, Ann Dowd signed on to star in the film.[17]
Filming
Principal photography on the film began on February 22, 2016 in New York City,[18] where the filming also took place in Queens.[19] Actors were also spotted filming in Manhattan.[20] On March 10, 2016, filming took place at the Whitney Museum of American Art.[21]
Release
Collateral Beauty will be released by Warner Bros. on December 16, 2016.[12]
Accolades
| Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref(s) |
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| Hollywood Film Awards | Hollywood Breakout Performance Award | Naomie Harris (also for Moonlight) | Won | [22] |
References
- ↑ "Collateral Beauty (12A)". British Board of Film Classification. November 21, 2016. Retrieved November 21, 2016.
- 1 2 Sneider, Jeff (May 13, 2015). "Hugh Jackman, Rooney Mara to Star in Indie Drama 'Collateral Beauty'". thewrap.com. Retrieved August 12, 2015.
- ↑ Ford, Rebecca (June 9, 2015). "Hugh Jackman, Rooney Mara's 'Collateral Beauty' Finds Financing With Palmstar". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved August 12, 2015.
- ↑ Kroll, Justin (June 15, 2015). "Jason Segel Circles 'Collateral Beauty' With Hugh Jackman, Rooney Mara (EXCLUSIVE)". variety.com. Retrieved August 12, 2015.
- ↑ McNary, Dave (July 15, 2015). "Hugh Jackman Leaves Drama 'Collateral Beauty'". variety.com. Retrieved August 12, 2015.
- ↑ Jaafar, Ali (August 4, 2015). "Will Smith To Join Cast Of 'Collateral Beauty'". deadline.com. Retrieved August 12, 2015.
- ↑ Ford, Rebecca; Kit, Borys (September 8, 2015). "New Line Acquiring Will Smith's 'Collateral Beauty' (Exclusive)". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
- ↑ Jaafar, Ali (October 5, 2015). "'Collateral Beauty' Director Alfonso Gomez-Rejon Exits Project Over Creative Differences With Studio". deadline.com. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
- ↑ Kroll, Justin (November 10, 2015). "Will Smith's 'Collateral Beauty' Lands Director David Frankel". variety.com. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
- ↑ Kroll, Justin (December 1, 2015). "Helen Mirren in Talks to Join Will Smith in 'Collateral Beauty' (EXCLUSIVE)". variety.com. Retrieved December 2, 2015.
- ↑ Sneider, Jeff (January 14, 2016). "Rachel McAdams to Join Will Smith in 'Collateral Beauty'". TheWrap. Retrieved January 25, 2016.
- 1 2 McNary, Dave (February 8, 2016). "Will Smith's 'Collateral Beauty' to Open Against 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story'". Variety. Retrieved February 9, 2016.
- ↑ Kroll, Justin (February 9, 2016). "Keira Knightley Joins Will Smith in 'Collateral Beauty'". Variety. Retrieved February 25, 2016.
- ↑ Sneider, Jeff (February 10, 2016). "Kate Winslet in Talks to Join Will Smith in New Line's 'Collateral Beauty' (Exclusive)". TheWrap. Retrieved February 25, 2016.
- ↑ "Romancing on ice! Kate Winslet kisses co-star Enrique Murciano on skating rink as they film first scenes for Collateral Beauty". Daily Mail. February 25, 2016. Retrieved February 27, 2016.
- ↑ Sneider, Jeff (February 26, 2016). "'Sleight' Star Jacob Latimore Joins Will Smith in 'Collateral Beauty'". TheWrap. Retrieved February 27, 2016.
- ↑ Pedersen, Erik (March 10, 2016). "Victor Garber Joins 'Rebel In The Rye'; Ann Dowd Cast In 'Collateral Beauty'". Deadline. Retrieved March 13, 2016.
- ↑ "Hell-raiser Mirren! Dame Helen, 70, looks youthful as she rocks a Grateful Dead T-shirt and tight leather trousers as she heads to filming". Daily Mail. February 23, 2016. Retrieved February 25, 2016.
- ↑ "'Collateral Beauty', starring Will Smith and Kate Winslet, filming begins in NYC". OLV. February 23, 2016. Retrieved February 25, 2016.
- ↑ "In Photos: 'Collateral Beauty' filming on location in NYC". OLV. February 29, 2016. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
- ↑ "In Photos: 'Collateral Beauty' filming in NYC". OLV. March 11, 2016. Retrieved March 12, 2016.
- ↑ "Nicole Kidman, Hugh Grant, Naomie Harris and Lily Collins to be Honored". Hollywood Film Awards. October 21, 2016. Retrieved November 2, 2016.