How to Build a Girl
| How to Build a Girl | |
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| Directed by | Coky Giedroyc |
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How to Build a Girl by Caitlin Moran |
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| Cinematography | Hubert Taczanowski |
| Edited by | Gareth C. Scales |
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| Distributed by | Lionsgate |
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| Language | English |
How to Build a Girl is an upcoming American-British comedy film, directed by Coky Giedroyc, from a screenplay by Caitlin Moran and John Niven. It is based upon the novel of the same name by Moran. It stars Beanie Feldstein, Alfie Allen, Paddy Considine, Sarah Solemani, Laurie Kynaston, Joanna Scanlan, Arinze Kene, Frank Dillane, Jameela Jamil, Tadhg Murphy and Ziggy Heath.
Cast
- Beanie Feldstein as Johanna Morgan
- Alfie Allen as John Kite
- Paddy Considine
- Sarah Solemani
- Laurie Kynaston as Krissi Morrigan
- Joanna Scanlan
- Arinze Kene
- Frank Dillane
- Jameela Jamil
- Tadhg Murphy as Andy Rock
- Ziggy Heath as Derby
Production
In November 2014, it was announced Alison Owen and Debra Hayward had acquired rights to the novel of the same by Caitlin Moran, who will also write the script for the film. Owens and Hayward will produce the film under their Monunmental Pictures banner, while Film4 Productions will produce the film.[1] In May 2018, Beanie Feldstein joined the cast of the film, with Tango Entertainment producing and financing the film.[2] In June 2018, Alfie Allen joined the cast of the film.[3] In July 2018, Paddy Considine, Sarah Solemani, Laurie Kynaston, Joanna Scanlan, Arinze Kene, Frank Dillane, Tadhg Murphy and Ziggy Heath joined the cast of the film. Daniel Battsek, Ollie Madden, Sue Bruce-Smith, Tim Headington, Lisa Buman, Zygi Kamasa, Emma Berkofsky and Caitlin Moran will executive produce the film under their Film4 Productions and Tango Entertainment banners, respectively. Lionsgate will distribute in the United Kingdom.[4] In August 2018, Jameela Jamil joined the cast of the film.[5]
Filming
Principal photography began on July 16, 2018.[6]
References
- ↑ Tartaglione, Nancy (November 11, 2014). "Alison Owen & Debra Hayward's Monumental Crafting 'How To Build A Girl'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 16, 2018.
- ↑ Wiseman, Andreas; Tartaglione, Nancy (May 8, 2018). "'Lady Bird's Beanie Feldstein To Lead 'How To Build A Girl' – Cannes". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 16, 2018.
- ↑ Parfitt, Orlando (June 20, 2018). "Alfie Allen signs up for 'How To Build A Girl' based on Caitlin Moran bestseller". Screen International. Retrieved July 16, 2018.
- ↑ Wiseman, Andreas (July 16, 2018). "Beanie Feldstein Comedy 'How To Build A Girl' Adds Cast, Lionsgate With Shoot Under Way". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 16, 2018.
- ↑ Jamill, Jameela (August 26, 2018). "Guys I'm in love. I got to meet this absolute gem @beaniefeldstein while we were filming on set at #howtobuildagirl yesterday. She's way too nice, talented and pretty. I'm going to have to kill her. ❤️". Instagram. Retrieved September 2, 2018.
- ↑ "Filming under way on Caitlin Moran movie How To Build A Girl". Comedy.co.uk. July 16, 2018. Retrieved July 16, 2018.