Violet (2020 film)
Violet is an upcoming American drama film written, directed, and produced by Justine Bateman in her directorial debut. It stars Olivia Munn, Justin Theroux, Laura San Giacomo, Jason Dohring, Rob Benedict, Zachary Gordon, Luke Bracey, and Todd Stashwick.
| Violet | |
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| Directed by | Justine Bateman |
| Produced by |
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| Written by | Justine Bateman |
| Starring | |
| Music by | VUM |
| Cinematography | Mark Williams |
| Edited by | Jay Friedkin |
Production company | Section 5 |
Running time | 92 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Cast
- Olivia Munn as Violet
- Justin Theroux as The Voice
- Laura San Giacomo as Janice
- Jason Dohring as Harry White
- Zachary Gordon as Bradley
- Luke Bracey as Red
- Todd Stashwick as Rick
- Colleen Camp as Connie Campos
- Anne Ramsay as Vanessa
- Bonnie Bedelia as Aunt Helen
- Steve Agee as Boris
- Peter Jacobson as Roger Vale
- Rain Phoenix as Rita
- Dennis Boutsikaris as Tom Gains
- Rob Benedict as Fred Collins
- Jim O'Heir as Dennis Fitcher
- Jordan Belfi as Ron Moore
- Erica Ash as Lila
- Simon Quarterman as Martin
- Al Madrigal as Darren Brightly
Production
In March 2018, Olivia Munn and Justin Theroux had joined the cast of the film, with Justine Bateman directing from a screenplay she wrote.[2] In July 2019, Luke Bracey joined the cast of the film.[3] In August 2019, Jason Dohring, Zachary Gordon and Laura San Giacomo joined the cast of the film.[4][5] In September 2019, Todd Stashwick joined the cast of the film.[6]
Principal photography began in August 2019.[7]
Release
It was set to have its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 14, 2020; however, the festival was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[8][9]
References
- "Violet". South by Southwest. Retrieved February 5, 2020.
- McNary, Dave (March 27, 2018). "Olivia Munn, Justin Theroux Join Justine Bateman's Drama 'Violet' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
- N'Duka, Amanda (July 17, 2019). "'Hacksaw Ridge' Actor Luke Bracey Joins Olivia Munn & Justin Theroux In 'Violet' Indie From Justine Bateman". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
- N'Duka, Amanda (August 9, 2019). "'Veronica Mars' Jason Dohring, Zachary Gordon Cast In 'Violet' Drama Starring Olivia Munn". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
- Bateman, Justine (August 12, 2019). "Adding to the list of awesome actors on #VIOLETthefilm, the great #LauraSanGiacomo. End of Week Two. (Photo by Joe Pro)". Instagram. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
- N'Duka, Amanda (September 12, 2019). "Todd Stashwick Joins 'Violet' & 'Love, Weddings & Other Disasters'; TJ Atoms Cast In 'The 40-Year-Old Version'; D'Ambrosio Twins In 'Slapface' Indie". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 12, 2019.
- Bateman, Justine (August 12, 2019). "Week One done. Me and the great @tailstix #VIOLETthefilm (photo by JoePro)". Instagram. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
- Ray-Ramos, Dino (January 15, 2020). "SXSW Sets Judd Apatow's 'The King Of Staten Island' As Opening-Night Film, Unveils Features And Episodics Lineups". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 15, 2020.
- "City of Austin Cancels SXSW March Events". South by Southwest. March 6, 2020. Retrieved March 6, 2020.