Midway (2019 film)

Midway
Directed by Roland Emmerich
Produced by
Screenplay by Wes Tooke
Starring
Music by
Cinematography Robby Baumgartner
Edited by Peter R. Adam
Christoph Strothjohann
Production
company
  • Bona Film Group
  • Centropolis Entertainment
  • Providence Entertainment
  • Starlight Culture Entertainment
  • The Mark Gordon Company
Distributed by Lionsgate
Release date
  • November 8, 2019 (2019-11-08) (US)
Country United States
Language English
Budget $59.5 million[1]

Midway is an upcoming American historical action drama film directed by Roland Emmerich and written by Wes Tooke. The film will star Woody Harrelson, Luke Evans and Mandy Moore, and will be released on November 8, 2019.

Premise

Depicts the Battle of Midway.

Cast

Production

On May 23, 2017, it was reported that Roland Emmerich would be directing the World War II film Midway.[2] In April 2018, Woody Harrelson and Mandy Moore joined the ensemble cast for the film.[3] In July 2018, Luke Evans was cast in the film to play Commander Wade McClusky, who goes on to win a Naval Cross for his role in the battle of Midway.[4] Robby Baumgartner was hired in the crew for the duties of a cinematographer.[5]

August saw the additions of Patrick Wilson,[6] Ed Skrein,[7] Aaron Eckhart, Nick Jonas, Tadanobu Asano, and Dennis Quaid amongst others to the cast.[8] Darren Criss, Alexander Ludwig and Brandon Sklenar were cast in September.[9][10][11]

Filming

Filming began on September 5, 2018 in Honolulu. It will also shoot in Montreal.[5]

Release

The film will be released on November 8, 2019, Veteran’s Day weekend.[12]

References

  1. ↑ Film and Television Tax Credit Program Program 2.0 (PDF) (Report). California Film Commission. p. 9. Retrieved October 4, 2018.
  2. ↑ Jr, Mike Fleming (May 23, 2017). "Bona Film Group Stakes $80M On Roland Emmerich/Mark Gordon WWII Battle Pic 'Midway:' Cannes". Deadline. Retrieved May 24, 2017.
  3. ↑ Wiseman, Andreas (May 2, 2018). "Roland Emmerich's WWII Epic 'Midway' Sets Sail With Woody Harrelson, Mandy Moore & AGC Studios — Cannes Hot Pic". Deadline. Retrieved May 4, 2018.
  4. ↑ Kit, Borys (July 3, 2018). "Luke Evans Joins Roland Emmerich's Naval Action Movie 'Midway' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 6, 2018.
  5. 1 2 Marc, Christopher (July 24, 2018). "Roland Emmerich's WWII Epic 'Midway' Adds 'The Guest' Cinematographer - GWW". thegww.com. Retrieved July 24, 2018.
  6. ↑ Patrick Wilson Boards Roland Emmerich’s ‘Midway’
  7. ↑ Ed Skrein Joins Roland Emmerich's World War II Film ‘Midway’ (EXCLUSIVE)
  8. ↑ Roland Emmerich’s ‘Midway’ Enlists Aaron Eckhart, Nick Jonas, Tadanobu Asano, Keean Johnson, Ahead Of Fall Shoot
  9. ↑ Emmy-Nominated ‘Versace’ Star Darren Criss Boards Roland Emmerich’s ‘Midway’
  10. ↑ ‘Vikings’ Star Alexander Ludwig Joins Roland Emmerich’s ‘Midway’ (EXCLUSIVE)
  11. ↑ Brandon Sklenar Joins Roland Emmerich’s ‘Midway’; Tanner Beard Cast In ‘We Summon The Darkness’
  12. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 5, 2018). "Roland Emmerich's WWII Epic 'Midway' To Open Veterans Day Weekend 2019". Deadline. Retrieved September 6, 2018.
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