Get Out (film)

Get Out

Teaser poster
Directed by Jordan Peele
Produced by
Written by Jordan Peele
Starring

Marcus Henderson

Cinematography Toby Oliver
Edited by Gregory Plotkin
Production
company
Distributed by Universal Pictures
Release dates
  • February 24, 2017 (2017-02-24) (United States)
Country United States
Language English

Get Out is an upcoming 2017 American horror film written and directed by Jordan Peele. The film stars Daniel Kaluuya, Catherine Keener, Allison Williams, Bradley Whitford, Caleb Landry Jones, Lil Rel Howery, Erika Alexander and Keith Stanfield. The film is scheduled to be released on February 24, 2017, by Universal Pictures.[1] The film has been described by writer and director Jordan Peele as "a horror movie, but it’s a satirical premise."[2]

Plot

A young African-American visits his Caucasian girlfriend's family estate where he learns that many of its residents, who are black, have gone missing, and he soon learns the horrible truth when another frantic African-American warns him to "get out". He soon learns this is easier said than done.

Cast

Production

Conception

In a 2015 interview, Peele revealed that the film was in-part conceptually inspired by The Stepford Wives (1975). "It’s a horror movie, but it’s a satirical premise," he said.[3]

Casting and filming

On September 21, 2015, it was announced that Jordan Peele would direct the horror film Get Out, based on his own script.[4] Jason Blum would produce the film through Blumhouse Productions along with Sean McKittrick and Edward H. Hamm Jr. through QC Entertainment.[4] On November 4, 2015, Allison Williams joined the film to play the leading female role.[5] On November 18, 2015, Daniel Kaluuya was added to the film in the leading male role.[6] On December 3, 2015, Catherine Keener signed on to play a significant role in the film.[7] On December 16, 2015, Caleb Landry Jones joined the film's cast.[8] On December 17, 2015, Lil Rel Howery also joined the film.[9] On January 6, 2016, Bradley Whitford joined the film as co-lead.[10] During the mid-February 2016, Betty Gabriel and Keith Stanfield also joined the film's cast.[11][12]

Principal photography on the film began on February 16, 2016.[13]

References

  1. ↑ Pederson, Erik (October 4, 2016). "'Get Out': Universal Dates Jordan Peele's Blumhouse Chiller & Unleashes Trailer". Deadline.com. Retrieved October 4, 2016.
  2. ↑ Ricard, Sarah (March 5, 2015). "Key & Peele Star Talks About His Upcoming Horror Movie". Rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  3. ↑ Ricard, Maria (March 9, 2015). "KEY & PEELE STAR TALKS ABOUT HIS UPCOMING HORROR MOVIE". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved October 7, 2016.
  4. 1 2 Kroll, Justin (September 21, 2015). "'Key & Peele' Star Jordan Peele to Write, Direct Blumhouse and QC Horror Film 'Get Out'". variety.com. Retrieved November 11, 2015.
  5. ↑ Hipes, Patrick (November 4, 2015). "Allison Williams To Star In Jordan Peele's Horror Movie 'Get Out'". deadline.com. Retrieved November 11, 2015.
  6. ↑ Hipes, Patrick (November 18, 2015). "Daniel Kaluuya Lands Male Lead In Jordan Peele Horror Pic 'Get Out'". deadline.com. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
  7. ↑ Pedersen, Erik (December 3, 2015). "Catherine Keener Gets In 'Get Out' For Jordan Peele". deadline.com. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
  8. ↑ Kit, Borys; Ford, Rebecca (December 16, 2015). "Jordan Peele's Horror-Thriller 'Get Out' Adds Caleb Landry Jones (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 17, 2015.
  9. ↑ Pedersen, Erik (December 17, 2015). "Jim Klock To Direct & Star In Horror Pic '6:66 P.M.'; Lil Rel Howery Joins 'Get Out'". Deadline. Retrieved December 28, 2015.
  10. ↑ A. Lincoln, Ross (January 6, 2016). "Bradley Whitford Joins Jordan Peele Horror Pic 'Get Out'". Deadline. Retrieved January 8, 2016.
  11. ↑ Hipes, Patrick (February 12, 2016). "Jack McBrayer, Danny Pudi & Joe Manganiello Work Blue In 'Smurfs' Sequel; Betty Gabriel Joins 'Get Out'". Deadline. Retrieved February 19, 2016.
  12. ↑ A. Lincoln, Ross (February 18, 2016). "Keith Stanfield Joins Jordan Peele Horror Pic 'Get Out': Emily Blunt In Talks For 'Mary Poppins' Sequel". Deadline. Retrieved February 20, 2016.
  13. ↑ "On the Set for 2/19/16: Rian Johnson Rolls Cameras on 'Star Wars: Episode VIII', Chris Pratt & Zoe Saldana Start 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2'". SSN Insider. February 19, 2016. Retrieved February 19, 2016.

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