The One and Only Ivan (film)

The One and Only Ivan is an upcoming 2020 American fantasy drama film directed by Thea Sharrock, from a screenplay written by Mike White, and based on the children's novel of the same name by K. A. Applegate. Sam Rockwell will star as the voice of the titular Ivan. Angelina Jolie, Bryan Cranston, Ramón Rodríguez, Brooklynn Prince, Ariana Greenblatt, Danny DeVito, and Helen Mirren will also star.[1]

The One and Only Ivan
Directed byThea Sharrock
Produced by
Screenplay byMike White
Based onThe One and Only Ivan
by K. A. Applegate
Starring
Music byCraig Armstrong
CinematographyFlorian Ballhaus
Edited byBarney Pilling
Production
company
Distributed byDisney+
Release date
  • August 21, 2020 (2020-08-21) (United States)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The One and Only Ivan is set to be released on Disney+ on August 21, 2020.

Premise

A gorilla named Ivan lives in a cage at the Exit 8 Big Top Mall and Video Arcade with an aging elephant named Stella and a dog named Bob with no recollection of how they got there. They are owned by Mack, the owner of the Big Top Mall. When an abused baby elephant named Ruby shows up and is taken under Stella's trunk, Ivan starts to care for her as well and along with the janitor's daughter Julia, they help to turn things around at the mall.[2]

Cast

Voices

Production

On April 9, 2014, it was announced that Walt Disney Pictures may adapt the book with Allison Shearmur to produce.[3] On May 6, 2016, it was announced that Mike Newell would direct with a screenplay from Mike White.[4] On March 24, 2017, Thea Sharrock entered negotiations to direct the film after Newell left the project.[5] On October 16, 2017, it was reported that Angelina Jolie joined the film as both a producer and the voice of an elephant named Stella.[6] On November 15, 2017, Brooklynn Prince was cast to voice Ruby, the baby elephant.[7]

On January 9, 2018, Ariana Greenblatt joined the cast in a live action role.[8] Producer Allison Shearmur died on January 19, 2018. She will retain her producer credit on the film.[9] On February 23, 2018, Sam Rockwell was cast to voice the titular Ivan, and Bryan Cranston was cast as a circus owner, while Brigham Taylor joined as a producer.[10][11] On March 13, 2018, Ramon Rodriguez signed on to a live action role, that of the father of Greenblatt's character.[12] On May 1, 2018, Danny DeVito and Helen Mirren signed on to voice characters in the film, while Indira Varma and Eleanor Matsuura will appear in live action roles.[2]

Principal photography began on April 30, 2018 in Lakeland, Florida, with locations for the film including the Southgate Shopping Center and Resurrection Catholic Church.[13]

Release

The film was originally scheduled for a theatrical release on August 14, 2020 by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.[14] On June 12, 2020, it was announced the film would instead be released on Disney+ on August 21, 2020, due to the closures of movie theaters that started in mid March because of the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.[15]

References
  1. "Filming Starts on Disney's 'The One and Only Ivan' Starring Bryan Cranston, Angelina Jolie".
  2. "Helen Mirren, Danny DeVito Join Angelina Jolie in Disney's 'The One and Only Ivan'". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on May 2, 2018. Retrieved May 1, 2018.
  3. "Disney to Adapt Newbery Medal-Winning 'The One and Only Ivan'". firstshowing.net. April 9, 2014. Archived from the original on April 11, 2014. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
  4. "'Harry Potter' Director Mike Newell to Tackle 'The One and Only Ivan' for Disney (Exclusive)". Archived from the original on May 7, 2016. Retrieved May 7, 2016.
  5. McNary, Dave (March 24, 2017). "Disney Eyes Thea Sharrock to Direct Gorilla Story 'The One and Only Ivan'". Archived from the original on March 6, 2018. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
  6. "Angelina Jolie Joins the Voice Cast of Disney's "The One and Only Ivan"". October 16, 2017. Archived from the original on May 2, 2018. Retrieved May 1, 2018.
  7. Kroll, Justin (November 15, 2017). "'Florida Project' Breakout Brooklynn Prince Joins Angelina Jolie in 'One and Only Ivan'". Archived from the original on March 22, 2018. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
  8. "'Stuck in the Middle' Actress Joins Angelina Jolie in 'The One and Only Ivan' (Exclusive)". Archived from the original on May 2, 2018. Retrieved May 1, 2018.
  9. McNary, Dave (January 19, 2018). "Allison Shearmur, 'Rogue One,' 'Hunger Games' Producer, Dies at 54". Variety. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
  10. McNary, Dave (February 23, 2018). "Film News Roundup: Sam Rockwell to Voice Gorilla in Angelina Jolie's 'One and Only Ivan'". Archived from the original on March 30, 2018. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
  11. "Bryan Cranston Joins Angelina Jolie in Disney's 'The One and Only Ivan' (Exclusive)". Archived from the original on March 2, 2018. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
  12. "'Iron Fist' Actor Ramon Rodriguez Joins Angelina Jolie in Disney's 'The One and Only Ivan' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on May 2, 2018. Retrieved May 1, 2018.
  13. N'Duka, Amanda (May 1, 2018). "Helen Mirren, Danny DeVito Join Voice Cast Of Disney's 'The One and Only Ivan'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 2, 2018. Retrieved May 1, 2018.
  14. D'Alessandro, Anthony (May 7, 2019). "Disney-Fox Updates Release Schedule: Sets Three Untitled 'Star Wars' Movies, 'New Mutants' Heads To 2020, 'Ad Astra' To Open Fall & More". Deadline Hollywood.
  15. D'Alessandro, Anthony (June 12, 2020). "'The One And Only Ivan' Heads To Disney+; 'Beatles: Get Back' Moves To 2021 & More: Disney Release Date Changes". Deadline Hollywood.
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