Unforgettable (2017 film)
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| Directed by | Denise Di Novi |
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| Music by | Toby Chu |
| Cinematography | Caleb Deschanel |
| Edited by | Frédéric Thoraval |
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| Distributed by | Warner Bros. |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Unforgettable is an upcoming American thriller film directed by Denise Di Novi and written by Christina Hodson and David Leslie Johnson. The film stars Katherine Heigl, Rosario Dawson, Geoff Stults, Isabella Rice, and Cheryl Ladd. Principal photography began on August 17, 2015 in Los Angeles. The film is the directorial debut by Di Novi, who is also producer of the film. It is scheduled to be released on April 21, 2017 by Warner Bros.
Plot
A newly divorced and mentally unstable mother Tessa Connover threatens the family of her ex-husband David, especially the life of his new wife Julia Banks.
Cast
- Katherine Heigl as Tessa Connover, a newly divorced mother of Lily and ex-wife of David.[1][2]
- Rosario Dawson as Julia Banks, new wife of David and step-mother of Lily.[1][3]
- Geoff Stults as David Connover, Tessa's ex-husband and father of Lily.[1]
- Isabella Rice as Lily Connover, Tessa and David's daughter, who is living with her father.[1]
- Cheryl Ladd as Tessa's mother.[4]
- Simon Kassianides[4]
- Whitney Cummings[4]
- Robert Wisdom[4]
Production
On January 9, 2014, it was announced that Warner Bros. had hired Amma Asante to direct the female-centric thriller Unforgettable, Denise Di Novi would be producing the film along with Alison Greenspan, while Christina Hodson was penning the script.[5] On December 2, 2014, Kate Hudson and Kerry Washington joined the lead cast of the film, about a man who is being threatened by his ex-wife.[6] On June 22, 2015, after director Asante and actresses Hudson and Washington had left the project, it was revealed that well known producer Di Novi would make her directorial debut with the film.[7][8] It was also revealed that David Leslie Johnson had co-written the script along with Hodson.[7] On August 12, 2015, Katherine Heigl joined the lead cast of the film to play Tessa Connover, the sly and mentally unstable divorced mother who threatened her ex-husband, daughter and the new wife of her ex-husband.[1][2] The same day, Rosario Dawson also joined the cast of the film to play the new wife Julia Banks, who tries to fight for her family's life.[1][3] On August 21, 2015, more cast was announced including Geoff Stults as David, the ex-husband, Isabella Rice as Lily, the daughter, Cheryl Ladd as Heigl's character Connover's mother, Simon Kassianides, Whitney Cummings, and Robert Wisdom.[1][4]
Ravi D. Mehta and Emanuel Michael were also announced as producers of the film along with other creative team included cinematographer Caleb Deschanel, production designer Nelson Coates, editor Frédéric Thoraval, costume designer Marian Toy.[1]
Filming
Principal photography on the film began on August 17, 2015 in and around Los Angeles.[1][3] Dawson was spotted filming in Beverly Hills, California.[9] Heigl was spotted with her stunt double, a professional horse rider, Jennifer Sims.[10]
Release
Unforgettable is scheduled to be released on April 21, 2017 by Warner Bros. Pictures.
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Evry, Max (August 21, 2015). "Unforgettable Begins Production with Katherine Heigl and Rosario Dawson". comingsoon.net. Retrieved August 22, 2015.
- 1 2 Kroll, Justin (August 12, 2015). "Katherine Heigl to Star in Warner Bros. Thriller 'Unforgettable' (EXCLUSIVE)". variety.com. Retrieved August 22, 2015.
- 1 2 3 Kit, Borys (August 12, 2015). "Rosario Dawson Joining Katherine Heigl in 'Unforgettable' Thriller (Exclusive)". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved August 22, 2015.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Pedersen, Erik (August 21, 2015). "Ella Anderson Joins 'Mother's Day' Cast; Cheryl Ladd Is 'Unforgettable'". deadline.com. Retrieved August 22, 2015.
- ↑ McNary, Dave; Kroll, Justin (January 9, 2014). "Warner Bros. Rings 'Belle' Director for New Thriller (EXCLUSIVE)". variety.com. Retrieved August 22, 2015.
- ↑ Jaafar, Ali (December 2, 2014). "Kate Hudson & Kerry Washington Prove 'Unforgettable' For Amma Asante". deadline.com. Retrieved August 22, 2015.
- 1 2 Kit, Borys (June 22, 2015). "Producer Denise Di Novi to Make Directorial Debut With Warner Bros. Thriller (Exclusive)". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved August 22, 2015.
- ↑ Sneider, Jeff (June 22, 2015). "Kerry Washington, Kate Hudson Exit Warner Bros. Thriller 'Unforgettable'". thewrap.com. Retrieved August 22, 2015.
- ↑ "A surprise bump? Rosario Dawson unveils a burgeoning baby belly in a orange maxi dress... but it's all for upcoming role in Unforgettable". dailymail.co.uk. August 20, 2015. Retrieved August 22, 2015.
- ↑ "Whoa, Nelly! Katherine Heigl has the world seeing double as she enlists the help of a doppelganger stuntwoman on to ensure she is ready to ride". dailymail.co.uk. August 21, 2015. Retrieved August 22, 2015.