Late Night (film)

Late Night
Directed by Nisha Ganatra
Produced by
Written by Mindy Kaling
Starring
Music by Lesley Barber
Cinematography Matthew Clark
Edited by Eleanor Infante
Production
company
Country United States
Language English

Late Night is an upcoming comedy film, directed by Nisha Ganatra, from a screenplay by Mindy Kaling. It stars Emma Thompson, Kaling, John Lithgow, Hugh Dancy, Reid Scott and Paul Walter Hauser.

Premise

A talk show host on the verge of losing her show hires in a female writer to help revitalize the program.

Cast

Production

In September 2016, it was reported that Fox 2000 had bought the rights to the project, which was written by Mindy Kaling, who was also set to costar in it alongside Emma Thompson.[1][2] In November 2016, Paul Feig signed on to direct the film.[3] However, in August 2017, Nisha Ganatra was announced to direct the film when Feig dropped out due to "scheduling conflicts".[4]

In February 2018, it was reported that, in a pre-2018 Berlin Film Festival movie, 30West and FilmNation Entertainment would cofinance the film and sell distribution rights.[5][6] In April 2018, John Lithgow, Hugh Dancy, Reid Scott, Paul Walter Hauser, Denis O’Hare, John Early, Max Casella and Megalyn Echikunwoke joined the cast, with filming commencing April 23, 2018 in New York.[5][6][7][8][9] Amy Ryan joined the cast in May.[10]

References

  1. ↑ "Fox 2000 Nabs Mindy Kaling's Hot Late-Night Talk Show Script (Exclusive)". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
  2. ↑ Kroll, Justin (28 September 2016). "Mindy Kaling, Emma Thompson to Star in Late-Night Talk Show Film (EXCLUSIVE)". variety.com. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
  3. ↑ Lang, Brent (3 November 2016). "Paul Feig in Talks to Direct Mindy Kaling Comedy (EXCLUSIVE)". variety.com. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
  4. ↑ "Mindy Kaling Comedy 'Late Night' Taps 'Transparent' Director (Exclusive)". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
  5. 1 2 McNary, Dave (6 February 2018). "30West, FilmNation Back Mindy Kaling-Emma Thompson's 'Late Night'". variety.com. Retrieved 7 February 2018.
  6. 1 2 "Mindy Kaling, Emma Thompson to star in 'Late Night' for 30WEST, FilmNation". screendaily.com. Retrieved 7 February 2018.
  7. ↑ N'Duka, Amanda (16 April 2018). "John Lithgow, Hugh Dancy & Others Join Mindy Kaling-Emma Thompson Comedy 'Late Night'". deadline.com. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
  8. ↑ Hipes, Patrick (24 April 2018). "Denis O'Hare & More Round Out Cast Of 'Late Night'". deadline.com. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
  9. ↑ McNary, Dave (24 April 2018). "Film News Roundup: Denis O'Hare, John Early Join Mindy Kaling's Comedy 'Late Night'". variety.com. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
  10. ↑ Amy Ryan Joins Mindy Kaling And Emma Thompson In FilmNation-30West Talk Show Comedy ‘Late Night’
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