Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile
Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile | |
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Directed by | Joe Berlinger |
Produced by |
Jason Barrett Nicolas Chartier Michael Costigan Ara Keshishian Michael Simkin |
Written by | Michael Werwie |
Starring |
Zac Efron Lily Collins Kaya Scodelario Jim Parsons Haley Joel Osment John Malkovich |
Cinematography | Brandon Trost |
Edited by | Josh Schaeffer |
Production company |
Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile is an upcoming thriller film directed by Joe Berlinger with Zac Efron starring as the serial killer Ted Bundy.
Premise
The story of Ted Bundy is shown from the perspective of his girlfriend Elizabeth Kloepfer, who struggled to accept the reality of her boyfriend's nature.
Cast
- Zac Efron as Ted Bundy
- Lily Collins as Elizabeth Kloepfer
- John Malkovich as Edward Cowart
- Jim Parsons as Larry Simpson
- Angela Sarafyan as Joanna
- Jeffrey Donovan as John O'Connell
- Grace Victoria Cox as Carol Daronch
- Kaya Scodelario as Carole Ann Boone
- Haley Joel Osment as Det. Jerry Thompson
- Dylan Baker as David Yokum
- Terry Kinney as Det. Mike Fisher
- James Hetfield as Officer Bob Hayward
- Brian Geraghty as Dan Dowd
Production
The project was unveiled at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival with Zac Efron set to star as the serial killer Ted Bundy. Documentary filmmaker Joe Berlinger was hired to direct.[1] In October 2017, Lily Collins was cast as Bundy's girlfriend Elizabeth Kloepfer.[2]
In January 2018, John Malkovich was cast to play Edward Cowart, the judge presiding over Bundy's case. Principal production began on January 18, 2018 in Covington, Kentucky.[3] Angela Sarafyan, Jeffrey Donovan, Grace Victoria Cox, Kaya Scodelario, Jim Parsons, Haley Joel Osment, Dylan Baker and Terry Kinney would join the film throughout the rest of January,[4][5][6][7][8][9] with Metallica guitarist and lead singer James Hetfield joining in February.[10]
References
- ↑ Ford, Rebecca; Kit, Borys (May 15, 2017). "Cannes: Zac Efron to Play Ted Bundy in 'Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile'". The Hollywood Reporter. Los Angeles, California: Eldridge Industries. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
- ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 31, 2017). "Lily Collins to Play Ted Bundy's Girlfriend In 'Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, And Vile' – AFM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
- ↑ McNary, Dave (January 11, 2018). "John Malkovich Joins Ted Bundy Thriller 'Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil'". Variety. Los Angeles, California: Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
- ↑ Hipes, Patrick (January 23, 2018). "'Westworld's Angela Sarafyan Set For Ted Bundy Pic 'Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, And Vile'". Deadline Hollywood. Los Angeles, California: Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
- ↑ Kit, Borys (January 25, 2018). "'Burn Notice' Star Jeffrey Donovan Joins Zac Efron in Ted Bundy Movie (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Los Angeles, California: Eldridge Industries. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
- ↑ N'Duke, Amanda (January 25, 2018). "Grace Victoria Cox Cast In 'Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, And Vile'; Brit Shaw Joins 'Between Worlds'". Deadline Hollywood. Los Angeles, California: Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
- ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (January 29, 2018). "'Maze Runner's Kaya Scodelario To Play Ted Bundy's Ex-Wife In 'Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, And Vile'". Deadline Hollywood. Los Angeles, California: Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
- ↑ Kit, Borys (January 31, 2018). "Jim Parsons Joins Zac Efron in Ted Bundy Movie (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Los Angeles, California: Eldridge Industries. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
- ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (January 31, 2018). "Jim Parsons, Haley Joel Osment & More Board 'Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil And Vile'". Deadline Hollywood. Los Angeles, California: Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
- ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 12, 2018). "Metallica's James Hetfield Boards Voltage's 'Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, And Vile'". Deadline Hollywood. Los Angeles, California: Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved June 5, 2018.