News of the World (film)
News of the World is an upcoming western drama film directed by Paul Greengrass and produced by and starring Tom Hanks.
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| Directed by | Paul Greengrass |
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| Based on | News of the World by Paulette Jiles |
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| Cinematography | Dariusz Wolski |
| Edited by | William Goldenberg |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
It is scheduled to be released on December 25, 2020, by Universal Pictures and Columbia Pictures.
Premise
A Texan travelling across the wild West bringing the news of the world to local townspeople, agrees to help rescue a young girl who was kidnapped.
Cast
- Tom Hanks as Captain Jefferson Kyle Kidd
- Helena Zengel as Johanna Leonberger
- Michael Covino as Ron Avalon
- Fred Hechinger as Thomas Kidd
- Neil Sandilands as Wilhelm Leonberger
- Thomas Francis Murphy as Merritt Farley
- Mare Winningham as Jane
Production
In May 2017, Fox 2000 bought distribution rights to an adaptation of the Paulette Jiles novel with Luke Davies writing the screenplay and Tom Hanks set to star.[1] In February 2019, Paul Greengrass was announced as director.[2] As a result of the Disney/Fox merger, the film was transferred to Universal Pictures and Columbia Pictures.[3] In August, Helena Zengel, Michael Covino, and Fred Hechinger were added to the cast, with Thomas Francis Murphy joining in September.[4][5][6][7]
Filming commenced on September 2, 2019, in Santa Fe, New Mexico.[8]
Release
It is scheduled to be released on December 25, 2020.[9]
References
- Fleming Jr., Mike (May 11, 2017). "Fox 2000 Wins Tom Hanks-Luke Davies 'News Of The World' Package". Deadline Hollywood.
- Lang, Brent (February 6, 2019). "Paul Greengrass Circling 'News of the World' With Tom Hanks (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety.
- Fleming Jr, Mike (April 9, 2019). "Tom Hanks-Paul Greengrass 'News Of The World' Moves From Fox 2000 To Universal". Deadline.
- D'Alessandro, Anthony (August 26, 2019). "Helena Zengel To Star Opposite Tom Hanks In Universal's 'News Of The World'". Deadline.
- D'Alessandro, Anthony (August 30, 2019). "'The Climb's Michael Covino Joins Universal's Tom Hanks Pic 'News Of The World'". Deadline.
- Sneider, Jeff (August 27, 2019). "Exclusive: Tom Hanks Movie 'News of the World' Adds Rising Star Fred Hechinger". Collider.
- D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 24, 2019). "Tom Hanks Movie 'News Of The World' Adds Thomas Francis Murphy". Deadline.
- "News of the World". Production List | Film & Television Industry Alliance. July 8, 2019.
- D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 25, 2019). "Tom Hanks & Paul Greengrass Reteam 'News Of The World' Opening Christmas 2020". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 25, 2019.