Molly's Game

Molly's Game
Directed by Aaron Sorkin
Produced by
Screenplay by Aaron Sorkin
Based on Molly's Game: From Hollywood's Elite to Wall Street's Billionaire Boys Club, My High-Stakes Adventure in the World of Underground Poker
by Molly Bloom
Starring
Cinematography Charlotte Bruus Christensen
Edited by David Rosenbloom
Production
company
Distributed by STX Entertainment
Country United States
Language English

Molly's Game is an upcoming American drama film written and directed by Aaron Sorkin in his directorial debut, based upon the memoir Molly's Game: From Hollywood's Elite to Wall Street's Billionaire Boys Club, My High-Stakes Adventure in the World of Underground Poker by Molly Bloom. It stars Jessica Chastain, Idris Elba, Kevin Costner, Michael Cera, Brian d'Arcy James, Chris O'Dowd, Bill Camp, Graham Greene, and Jeremy Strong.

Cast

Production

Screenwriter Aaron Sorkin, who is making his directorial debut on the film.

On November 12, 2014, Mark Gordon's The Mark Gordon Company bought the feature film adaptation rights to Molly Bloom's memoir, Molly's Game, which Gordon would produce. Aaron Sorkin was hired to adapt the memoir into a screenplay.[1] On January 7, 2016, it was announced that Sorkin would make his directorial debut on the film for Sony Pictures Entertainment, while Amy Pascal would also produce the film.[2] On February 18, 2016, Sorkin offered Jessica Chastain the lead role in the film but the negotiations between them had not yet begun.[3] On May 6, 2016, Idris Elba joined the film to star alongside Chastain. Sorkin stated that "the casting of Jessica and Idris in the two lead roles is any filmmaker's dream come true, they're two of the greatest actors of their generation, paired for the first time, and their chemistry will be electric."[4] The same day, Sony exited the project.[5] STX Entertainment came on board on May 13, 2016 and bought the film's US and Chinese distribution rights for $9 million.[6] On September 7, 2016, Michael Cera joined the cast as Player X, a celebrity poker player.[7] On October 17, 2016, Kevin Costner joined the cast as Molly Bloom's father.[8] On October 21, 2016, Brian d'Arcy James joined the cast.[9] On November 9, 2016, Chris O'Dowd, Jeremy Strong, Bill Camp, and Graham Greene joined the cast.[10]

Filming

Principal photography began on November 9, 2016, in Toronto, Canada.[11]

References

  1. ↑ Fleming Jr, Mike (November 12, 2014). "Mark Gordon & Aaron Sorkin Team On Molly Bloom High-Stakes Poker Memoir". Deadline. Retrieved January 8, 2016.
  2. ↑ Kit, Borys (January 7, 2016). "Aaron Sorkin to Make Directorial Debut With Underground Poker Drama 'Molly's Game'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 8, 2016.
  3. ↑ Sneider, Jeff (February 18, 2016). "Jessica Chastain Offered Lead in Aaron Sorkin's 'Molly's Game'". TheWrap. Retrieved May 7, 2016.
  4. ↑ Kroll, Justin (May 6, 2016). "Idris Elba in Talks to Join Jessica Chastain in Aaron Sorkin's 'Molly's Game' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved May 7, 2016.
  5. ↑ Sneider, Jeff (May 6, 2016). "Sony Drops Aaron Sorkin's 'Molly's Game,' Film to Be Shopped at Cannes". TheWrap. Retrieved May 7, 2016.
  6. ↑ Donnelly, Matt (May 13, 2016). "STX Circles Aaron Sorkin's 'Molly's Game' Rights for $9 Million". TheWrap. Retrieved May 26, 2016.
  7. ↑ Robinson, Will (September 7, 2016). "Michael Cera in talks for Aaron Sorkin's poker biopic Molly's Game". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved November 9, 2016.
  8. ↑ Kroll, Justin (October 17, 2016). "Kevin Costner Eyes Aaron Sorkin's 'Molly's Game' With Jessica Chastain, Idris Elba". Variety. Retrieved November 9, 2016.
  9. ↑ N'Duka, Amanda (October 21, 2016). "'Molly's Game' Adds Brian d'Arcy James; Andrew J. West Cast In 'Antiquities'". Deadline. Retrieved November 9, 2016.
  10. ↑ Sneider, Jeff (November 9, 2016). "Chris O'Dowd joins Jessica Chastain and Idris Elba in Aaron Sorkin's 'Molly's Game'". Mashable.
  11. ↑ "PRINCIPAL PHOTOGRAPHY BEGINS ON AARON SORKIN'S MOLLY'S GAME STARRING JESSICA CHASTAIN AND IDRIS ELBA". Entertainment One. November 9, 2016. Retrieved November 9, 2016.

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