The Hustle (film)

The Hustle
Directed by Chris Addison
Produced by
Written by Jac Schaeffer
Based on Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
by Frank Oz
Starring
Cinematography Michael Coulter
Edited by Anthony Boys
Production
company
Distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Release date
  • May 10, 2019 (2019-05-10) (United States)
Country United States
Language English

The Hustle is an upcoming American comedy film directed by Chris Addison and written by Jac Schaeffer. It is a female-centered remake of 1988 film Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. The film stars Rebel Wilson, Anne Hathaway, and Alex Sharp.

The film is scheduled to be released on May 10, 2019 by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Annapurna Pictures.

Cast

Production

On August 4, 2016, it was announced that Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer was developing a remake of 1988 film Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, with female centered about two con women, and Rebel Wilson attached to star.[3] Roger Birnbaum and Wilson would produce the film through Birnbaum's Pin High Productions and Wilson's Camp Sugar Productions from a screenplay by Jac Schaeffer.[3][1]

In January 2017, the working title of the film was revealed to be Nasty Women and it was announced that Anne Hathaway would also star in the lead. The title is a reference to the "nasty woman" comment which Donald Trump directed to Hillary Clinton.[1]

In March 2017, Chris Addison was hired to make his directorial debut with the film.[4]

On August 24, 2017, Alex Sharp was cast to play the male lead in the film, a tech billionaire who in his early 20s becomes the wager center between two experienced con women.[2]

Principal photography on the film began in mid-September 2017 in the UK.[5][6] Filming was also done at the Farnborough Airport.[7]

Release

The film was scheduled to be released on August 10, 2018 by Annapurna Pictures[8] however it was pulled forward to June 29, 2018[9] but later pushed back to May 10, 2019.[10]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Jr, Mike Fleming (January 19, 2017). "Anne Hathaway, Rebel Wilson Are The 'Nasty Women' In MGM's 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels' Remake". Deadline. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
  2. 1 2 Galuppo, Mia (August 24, 2017). "Alex Sharp Joins Rebel Wilson in 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels' Remake". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
  3. 1 2 Kroll, Justin (August 4, 2016). "Rebel Wilson to Star in 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels' Remake (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved August 7, 2016.
  4. ↑ Kroll, Justin (March 28, 2017). "Anne Hathaway's 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels' Remake Finds Director". Variety. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
  5. ↑ James, Sarah (September 17, 2017). "Rebel Wilson shares a peek at new Anne Hathaway movie". Digital Spy. Retrieved November 15, 2017.
  6. ↑ Drysdale, Jennifer (November 1, 2017). "Rebel Wilson Shares Behind-the-Scenes Pics With Anne Hathaway From 'Nasty Women' Set". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved November 15, 2017.
  7. ↑ Perryman, Francesca (September 14, 2017). "These movie stars are filming Nasty Women at Farnborough Airport". getsurrey. Retrieved November 15, 2017.
  8. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (November 14, 2017). "MGM Dates Anne Hathaway & Rebel Wilson Scam Artist Comedy For Summer 2018". Deadline. Retrieved November 15, 2017.
  9. ↑ https://www.thewrap.com/mgm-logan-paul-valley-girl-remake-pulled-release-schedule-hustle/
  10. ↑ "The Hustle". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
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