Fist Fight
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| Directed by | Richie Keen |
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| Music by | Dominic Lewis |
| Cinematography | Eric Alan Edwards |
| Edited by | Matthew Freund |
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| Distributed by | Warner Bros. Pictures |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Fist Fight is an upcoming American comedy film directed by Richie Keen and written by Van Robichaux and Evan Susser. The film stars Ice Cube, Charlie Day, Christina Hendricks, Dennis Haysbert and Tracy Morgan. A loose remake of the 1987 teen comedy film Three O'Clock High, the film is set to be released on February 17, 2017.
Premise
After high school teacher Andy Campbell accidentally gets his colleague Ron Strickland fired, Strickland challenges him to an after school fight.
Cast
- Ice Cube as Mr. Ron Strickland[1]
- Charlie Day as Mr. Andy Campbell[1]
- Christina Hendricks[2]
- Dennis Haysbert[3]
- Tracy Morgan[3]
- Dean Norris[4]
- JoAnna Garcia[3]
- Jillian Bell[4]
- Kym Whitley[5]
- Kumail Nanjiani
Production
In December 2013, the project was announced that New Line Cinema was developing a comedy from writers Van Robichaux and Evan Susser, titled Fist Fight, which Village Roadshow Pictures would co-finance the film.[6] On June 9, 2015, Ice Cube and Charlie Day were cast in the film, which 21 Laps Entertainment would produce along with its Shawn Levy with Billy Rosenberg, and Max Greenfield.[1] On July 10, Richie Keen was confirmed to be the director of the film, while Dan Cohen would be the producer also.[7] On September 15, 2015, Jillian Bell and Dean Norris were cast in the film.[4] On September 21, 2015, Tracy Morgan, JoAnna Garcia, and Dennis Haysbert joined the film.[3] On September 25, 2015, Christina Hendricks was added to the cast.[2] Kym Whitley was also confirmed to star.[5]
Principal photography on the film began on September 28, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia,[8][9] which ended on November 23, 2015.[10]
See Also
References
- 1 2 3 Fleming Jr, Mike (June 9, 2015). "Charlie Day & Ice Cube Put On The Gloves For 'Fist Fight' At New Line". deadline.com. Retrieved October 4, 2015.
- 1 2 Kit, Borys (September 25, 2015). "Christina Hendricks in Talks to Join Ice Cube, Charlie Day in 'Fist Fight' (Exclusive)". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved October 4, 2015.
- 1 2 3 4 Pedersen, Erik (September 21, 2015). "Tracy Morgan, JoAnna Garcia Swisher & Dennis Haysbert Put Up Dukes For 'Fist Fight'". deadline.com. Retrieved October 4, 2015.
- 1 2 3 Kit, Borys (September 15, 2015). "Jillian Bell and Dean Norris Join Ice Cube and Charlie Day in 'Fist Fight' (Exclusive)". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved October 4, 2015.
- 1 2 Pedersen, Erik (September 25, 2015). "Kym Whitley Joins 'Fist Fight', by WB and TCF 'LBJ' Adds 2 New Cast Members, Louis Gossett, Jr. Enlists In 'Operation Insanity'". deadline.com. Retrieved October 4, 2015.
- ↑ Fleming Jr, Mike (December 12, 2013). "New Line Engages In 'Fist Fight' Pitch With 'New Girl's Max Greenfield". deadline.com. Retrieved October 4, 2015.
- ↑ McNary, Dave (July 10, 2015). "Ice Cube, Charlie Day's Comedy 'Fist Fight' Finds Director". variety.com. Retrieved October 4, 2015.
- ↑ "On the Set for 10/2/15: Renee Zellweger Starts on 'Bridget Jones' Baby', Clint Eastwood Rolls Cameras on Tom Hanks Starrer 'Sully'". ssninsider.com. October 2, 2015. Retrieved October 4, 2015.
- ↑ "'Fist Fight' Starring Ice Cube Casting Call for High School Students". projectcasting.com. September 22, 2015. Retrieved October 4, 2015.
- ↑ "On the Set for 12/4/15: Gal Gadot Grabs Her Lasso for 'Wonder Woman', Brad Pitt Wraps 'War Machine', 'Resident Evil' Team Finish Final Chapter". SSN Insider. December 4, 2015. Retrieved January 1, 2016.