Midnight Sun (2017 film)
| Midnight Sun | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Scott Speer |
| Produced by |
Jen Gatien John Rickard Zack Schiller |
| Written by | Eric Kirsten |
| Based on |
Midnight Sun by Norihiro Koizumi |
| Starring |
Bella Thorne Patrick Schwarzenegger Rob Riggle Quinn Shephard |
| Cinematography | Karsten Gopinath |
Production company |
Boies / Schiller Film Group Rickard Pictures |
| Distributed by | Open Road Films |
Release dates |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Midnight Sun is an American romantic drama film directed by Scott Speer and written by Eric Kirsten, based on the 2006 Japanese film of same name. The film stars Bella Thorne, Patrick Schwarzenegger, and Rob Riggle. Principal photography began on October 12, 2015 in Vancouver.
Plot
Sheltered since early childhood, Katie Price (Bella Thorne), now 17, lives with a life-threatening sensitivity to sunlight. During the day she is housebound, having only her father, Jack (Rob Riggle) for company. But it is after dark that Katie’s world opens up, when she ventures out to the local train station to play her guitar for travelers. One night, she meets Charlie (Patrick Schwarzenegger), an ex-high school all-star athlete, whom she has secretly admired for years. She hides her condition from him and the two begin a uniquely powerful romance. Midnight Sun is a heart-breaking, life-affirming story of young love, of dreams lost and realized, and one (nearly) perfect summer.
Cast
- Bella Thorne as Katie[1]
- Patrick Schwarzenegger as Charlie[1]
- Rob Riggle as Jack[2]
- Quinn Shephard as Morgan[3]
Production
On June 22, 2015, it was announced that Scott Speer would next direct a young adult romantic drama film Midnight Sun based on the script by Eric Kirsten, which would star Patrick Schwarzenegger as Charlie and Bella Thorne as Katie.[1] Boies / Schiller Film Group would finance the film based on the 2006 Japanese film of same name.[1] While the Japanese film is based on the 1993 Hong Kong film C'est la vie, mon chéri. John Rickard and Zack Schiller would produce the film.[1] On October 9, 2015, Rob Riggle joined the film to play Katie's father Jack.[2]
Principal photography on the film began on October 12, 2015 in Vancouver, British Columbia.[4][5]
Release
Open Road Films acquired the film will not be released
Trivia
Vancouver-based Alternative Rock band Hawking appears in the film, performing at a nightclub.[6]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 Hipes, Patrick (June 22, 2015). "Bella Thorne & Patrick Schwarzenegger To Star In YA Pic 'Midnight Sun'". deadline.com. Retrieved October 25, 2015.
- 1 2 Hipes, Patrick (October 9, 2015). "Rob Riggle Takes On Drama With 'Midnight Sun' Pic". deadline.com. Retrieved October 25, 2015.
- ↑ Patrick Hipes (25 November 2015). "Chris Messina & Tate Donovan Topline Indie Drama 'Blame'". Deadline.com. Retrieved 2015-07-20.
- ↑ "On the Set for 10/16/15: 'Ab Fab: The Movie' & 'Planet of the Apes' Sequel Start Shooting While 'Star Trek Beyond' Wraps". ssninsider.com. October 16, 2015. Retrieved October 25, 2015.
- ↑ "Arnold Is That You? Patrick Schwarzenegger Flashes His Muscles On Set – Just Like His Dad Once Did". people.com. Retrieved October 25, 2015.
- ↑ Chartwell Kerr November 11, 2015