I'm Thinking of Ending Things (film)
I'm Thinking of Ending Things is an upcoming psychological horror film written and directed by Charlie Kaufman. It is based on the 2016 novel of the same name by Iain Reid.
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Directed by | Charlie Kaufman |
Produced by | Stephanie Azpiazu Anthony Bregman Robert Salerno |
Screenplay by | Charlie Kaufman |
Based on | I'm Thinking of Ending Things by Iain Reid |
Starring | |
Music by | Jay Wadley |
Cinematography | Łukasz Żal[1] |
Edited by | Robert Frazen |
Production company | |
Distributed by | Netflix |
Running time | 134 minutes |
Language | English |
Premise
A man takes his girlfriend to meet with his parents, but they find themselves going on a terrifying detour.
Cast
- Jesse Plemons as Jake
- Jessie Buckley as Girlfriend
- Toni Collette as Jake’s Mother
- David Thewlis as Jake’s Father
- Hadley Robinson as Tulsey Town Employee #2
- Abby Quinn as Tulsey Town Employee #3
Production
It was announced in January 2018 that Charlie Kaufman was adapting the novel for Netflix, as well as directing.[2] In December, Brie Larson and Jesse Plemons were cast in the film.[3][4] In March 2019, Jessie Buckley, Toni Collette and David Thewlis joined the cast of the film, with Buckley replacing Larson.[5]
Principal photography began on March 13, 2019 in Fishkill, New York,[6] and was completed on April 29, 2019.[7] As of November 7, 2019, the film was in post-production.[7][8] The film is expected to release in 2020.[9]
References
- Oscars: What the Crafts Nominees Are Doing Next
- "Charlie Kaufman Adapting Novel by Canadian Author Iain Reid for Netflix". The National Post. January 25, 2018. Retrieved July 31, 2018.
- Brie Larson To Star In Charlie Kaufman's Netflix Movie 'I'm Thinking Of Ending Things'
- Jesse Plemons in Talks to Star in Charlie Kaufman's 'I'm Thinking of Ending Things' (EXCLUSIVE)
- Kroll, Justin (March 26, 2019). "Toni Collette, Jessie Buckley and David Thewlis Join Charlie Kaufman's Netflix Movie (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved March 26, 2019.
- Howland, Jack (March 21, 2019). "Charlie Kaufman movie for Netflix filming in Fishkill, Hudson Valley". Poughkeepsie Journal. Retrieved March 22, 2019.
- Robinson, Jacob (November 7, 2019). "Netflix Movie 'I'm Thinking of Ending Things': Release Date, Cast, Plot & More". Netflix. Retrieved November 17, 2019.
- Lattanzio, Ryan (November 7, 2019). "Charlie Kaufman's Brain-Bending New Movie Made for a 'Delirious' Shoot, Says Jesse Plemons". IndieWire. Retrieved November 17, 2019.
- "The Unexpected Story Behind Philip Seymour Hoffman's Improvised 'The Master' Line". 19 June 2020. Retrieved 27 June 2020.