The Last Thing He Wanted (film)
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| Directed by | Dee Rees |
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| Screenplay by |
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The Last Thing He Wanted by Joan Didion |
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| Music by | Tamar-kali |
| Cinematography | Bobby Bukowski |
| Edited by | Mako Kamitsuna |
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| Distributed by | Netflix |
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| Language | English |
The Last Thing He Wanted is an upcoming British-American political thriller film directed by Dee Rees based on the book of the same name by Joan Didion, from a screenplay by Rees and Marco Villalobos. It stars Anne Hathaway, Willem Dafoe, Ben Affleck, Toby Jones, Rosie Perez, Edi Gathegi, Mel Rodriguez, and Brian Rechkemmer .
Premise
A journalist stops her coverage of the 1984 U.S. Presidential election to care for her dying father.
Cast
- Anne Hathaway as Elena McMahon
- Willem Dafoe as Richard McMahon
- Ben Affleck as Treat Morrison
- Toby Jones
- Rosie Perez
- Edi Gathegi
- Mel Rodriguez
- Carlos Leal
Production
In September 2017, it was announced Dee Rees would direct, based upon the novel of the same name by Joan Didion, from a screenplay by Marco Villalobos. Cassian Elwes will produce the film, under her Elevated Films banner, alongside The Fyzz Factory.[1] In February 2018, Anne Hathaway joined the cast of the film.[2] In June 2018, Willem Dafoe joined the cast of the film.[3] In July 2018, Ben Affleck, Toby Jones, Rosie Perez, Edi Gathegi, Mel Rodriguez and Carlos Leal joined the cast of the film.[4][5]
Filming
Principal photography began on June 14, 2018, in Puerto Rico.[6][7]
Release
In May 2018, Netflix acquired distribution rights to the film.[8]
References
- ↑ Seetoodeh, Ramin (September 27, 2017). "Dee Rees to Direct Movie Adaptation of Joan Didion Novel 'The Last Thing He Wanted'". Variety. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
- ↑ Tartaglione, Nancy (February 18, 2018). "Anne Hathaway To Star In Dee Rees' 'The Last Thing He Wanted' – Berlin". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
- ↑ Kroll, Justin (June 1, 2018). "Willem Dafoe Joins Anne Hathaway in Dee Rees' 'The Last Thing He Wanted' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved June 1, 2018.
- ↑ N'Duka, Amanda (July 10, 2018). "Ben Affleck, Toby Jones, Rosie Perez & Edi Gathegi Round Out Cast Of Dee Rees' 'The Last Thing He Wanted'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 10, 2018.
- ↑ N'Duka, Amanda (July 25, 2018). "Ser'Darius Blain Cast In 'Against All Enemies'; Chris O'Shea Joins 'Modern Persuasion'; Carlos Leal In 'The Last Thing He Wanted'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
- ↑ "Anne Hathaway films action-packed scenes for upcoming drama The Last Thing He Wanted in Puerto Rico". Daily Mail. June 20, 2018. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
- ↑ Kate, Annita (July 3, 2018). "Anne Hathaway, is that you? The brunette beauty debuts red hair as she films a movie in Puerto Rico". Daily Mail. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
- ↑ Kit, Borys (May 24, 2018). "Netflix Reteams With 'Mudbound' Filmmaker Dee Rees for 'The Last Thing He Wanted' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 3, 2018.