Magic Camp (film)

Magic Camp is an upcoming American comedy family film directed by Mark Waters from a screenplay written by Micah Fitzerman-Blue, Noah Harpster, Matt Spicer, Max Winkler, Dan Gregor and Doug Mand and a story written by Gabe Sachs, Jeff Judah, Spicer and Winkler. It stars Adam DeVine, Jeffrey Tambor and Gillian Jacobs. The film will be released on Disney+.

Magic Camp
Teaser poster
Directed byMark Waters
Produced by
Screenplay by
Story by
  • Gabe Sachs
  • Jeff Judah
  • Matt Spicer
  • Max Winkler
Starring
Music byRolfe Kent[1]
CinematographyTheo van de Sande
Edited by
Production
company
Distributed byDisney+
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$24 million[2]

Plot

Andy Tuckerman, at the urging of his former mentor and Magic Camp owner Roy Preston, returns to the camp of his youth hoping to reignite his career. Instead, he finds inspiration in his ragtag bunch of rookie magicians.

Cast

Production

On November 2, 2016, it was announced that Walt Disney Pictures had cast Adam DeVine and Jeffrey Tambor to star in the family comedy film Magic Camp, which would be directed by Mark Waters from a latest script by Dan Gregor and Doug Mand, and a previous draft by Steve Martin.[3] DeVine would play a counselor to the magic camp of his youth hoping to reignite his career, while Tambor will play Roy Preston, the mentor and owner of the magic camp. Suzanne Todd, Gabe Sachs and Jeff Judah would produce the film.[3] On November 9, 2016, Gillian Jacobs was cast in the film as DeVine's character's former partner.[4] On November 21, 2016, Cole Sand was cast as Nathan, the best friend of Theo, a 12-year-old boy who attends the Magic Camp as he copes with his father's death.[5] On January 4, 2017, Josie Totah was cast as Judd.[6] In 2020, Micah Fitzerman-Blue, Noah Harpster, Matt Spicer and Max Winkler were hired to rewrite the script. The same year, Sachs, Judah, Spicer and Winkler were hired to rewrite the story.

Principal photography on the film began on January 10, 2017 in and around Los Angeles.[7][8][9]

Release

The film was originally scheduled for a theatrical release on April 6, 2018 by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, but on September 12, 2017, the film was delayed to August 3, 2018.[10][11] The theatrical release was finally canceled with Christopher Robin taking its slot. On February 8, 2018, it was revealed that the film will be released on Disney+ instead.[12]

References
  1. "Rolfe Kent Scoring Mark Waters' Magic Camp". Film Music Reporter. August 25, 2017.
  2. Film and Television Tax Credit Program Program 2.0 (PDF) (Report). California Film Commission. p. 9. Retrieved October 4, 2018.
  3. Kroll, Justin (November 2, 2016). "Adam DeVine and Jeffrey Tambor to Star in Disney's 'Magic Camp'". Variety. Retrieved November 3, 2016.
  4. Kroll, Justin (November 9, 2016). "'Community' Star Gillian Jacobs Joins Jeffrey Tambor, Adam DeVine in 'Magic Camp' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved November 10, 2016.
  5. N'Duka, Amanda (November 21, 2016). "Shyrley Rodriguez & Chinese Stars Added To 'Pacific Rim 2'; Cole Sand Enrolls In 'Magic Camp'". Deadline. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  6. Kroll, Justin; Kroll, Justin (2017-01-04). "'Spider-Man: Homecoming' Actor J.J. Totah Joins Adam DeVine in 'Magic Camp'". Variety. Retrieved 2020-06-08.
  7. Evry, Max (January 10, 2017). "Magic Camp Begins Production with Jeffrey Tambor". ComingSoon.net. Retrieved January 11, 2017.
  8. Hogarty, Joe (January 18, 2017). "Filming For Disney's "Magic Camp" Has Begun - WDW News Today". WDW News Today. Retrieved October 24, 2017.
  9. "Disney's Magic Camp Begins Shooting with Adam Devine & Gillian Jacobs". MovieWeb. January 10, 2017. Retrieved October 24, 2017.
  10. Pamela, Pamela (September 12, 2017). "Disney Swaps Release Dates for 'Star Wars: Episode IX' and 'Aladdin'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 12, 2017.
  11. Lesnick, Silas (April 25, 2017). "Disney Movie Release Schedule Gets a Major Update". ComingSoon.net. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
  12. Fleming Jr., Mike (February 8, 2018). "Disney Unveils Inaugural Streaming Service Launch Slate To Town; No R-Rated Fare". Deadline. Retrieved February 8, 2018.
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