The Book of Love (film)
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| Directed by | Bill Purple |
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| Music by | Justin Timberlake |
| Cinematography | James M. Muro |
| Edited by | Tara Timpone |
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| Distributed by | Electric Entertainment |
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Running time | 107 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Book of Love (originally titled The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea)[1] is an American film directed and rewritten by Bill Purple from an original script by Robbie Pickering featuring Maisie Williams, Jessica Biel, Jason Sudeikis, Mary Steenburgen, Orlando Jones, and Paul Reiser.
The film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 14, 2016. It is scheduled to be released in the United States on January 13, 2017, by Electric Entertainment.
Summary
Henry (Jason Sudeikis) is an introverted architect. After his wife Penny (Jessica Biel) is killed in a car accident, he sets out to help Millie (Maisie Williams), a homeless teen, build a raft to sail across the Atlantic.
Cast
- Jason Sudeikis as Henry
- Jessica Biel as Penny
- Maisie Williams as Millie
- Mary Steenburgen as Julia, Penny's mother
- Paul Reiser as Wendell
- Orlando Jones as Cornelius "Dumbass" Thibadeaux
- Bryan Batt
- Russ Russo as David Pearlman
- Jayson Warner Smith as Uncle Glen, Millie's drunk and abusive uncle
Production
In May 2012, Jessica Biel, Chloë Grace Moretz, and Jeffrey Dean Morgan, were cast in the film, with Bill Purple directing from a screenplay by Robbie Pickering. Justin Timberlake will serve as the composer and music supervisor, Biel will also serve as a producer on the film, alongside Michelle Purple, Ross M. Dinerstein and Darby Angel, under their Iron Ocean Films, Preferred Content, and AngelWorld banners respectively.[2][3] In March 2015, Jayson Warner Smith, Orlando Jones, Paul Reiser, Maisie Williams and Jason Sudeikis joined the cast of the film.[4][5][6]
Release
The film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 14, 2016.[7] Shortly after, Electric Entertainment acquired U.S distribution rights to the film.[8] It went onto screen at the Heartland Film Festival and Napa Valley Film Festival.[9][10] The film is scheduled to be released on January 13, 2017.[11]
References
- ↑ "'Book of Love,' 'Sticky Notes' to Screen at Napa Valley Film Festival". Variety. 7 September 2016. Retrieved 31 October 2016.
- ↑ Pamela McClintock (21 May 2012). "Cannes 2012: Chloe Moretz, Jessica Biel to Star in 'Deep Blue Sea'; Justin Timberlake to Compose". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 7 April 2015.
- ↑ Tartaglione, Nancy (May 21, 2012). "AngelWorld Dives Into 'Devil And The Deep Blue Sea'; Biel, Moretz, Morgan To Star". Deadline.com. Retrieved November 14, 2016.
- ↑ Jeff Sneider (6 March 2015). "'Rectify's' Jayson Warner Smith Joins Jessica Biel in 'The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea' (Exclusive)". TheWrap. Retrieved 7 April 2015.
- ↑ Prudom, Laura (March 4, 2015). "'Sleepy Hollow' Star Orlando Jones Joins 'The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea'". Variety. Retrieved November 14, 2016.
- ↑ Dore, Shalini (March 18, 2016). "Paul Reiser on Early Role in 'Diner' and Working With Will Smith in 'Concussion'". Variety. Retrieved November 14, 2016.
- ↑ "The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea". tribeca. Retrieved 31 October 2016.
- ↑ Jafaar, Ali (May 13, 2016). "Electric Entertainment Acquires U.S. And Canada For Jason Sudeikis-Jessica Biel Pic 'The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea' – Cannes". Deadline.com. Retrieved November 14, 2016.
- ↑ "Heartland Film Festival Announces The Book of Love starring Jason Sudeikis, Maisie Williams and Jessica Biel for Opening Night of its 25th Anniversary - Heartland Film". Heartland Film Festival. 21 September 2016. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
- ↑ "The Book of Love". napavalleyfilmfest.org. Retrieved 31 October 2016.
- ↑ "The Book of Love". Movie Insider. Retrieved November 14, 2016.