A Wrinkle in Time (2018 film)

A Wrinkle in Time
Directed by Ava DuVernay
Produced by
  • James Whitaker
  • Catherine Hand
Written by Jennifer Lee
Based on A Wrinkle in Time
by Madeleine L'Engle
Starring
Cinematography Tobias A. Schliessler
Edited by Spencer Averick
Production
companies
Distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Release dates
  • April 6, 2018 (2018-04-06) (United States)
Country United States
Language English
Budget $103 million[1][2]

A Wrinkle in Time is an upcoming American fantasy adventure directed by Ava DuVernay and written by Jennifer Lee. It is based on the 1962 novel of the same name by Madeleine L'Engle. The film stars Storm Reid, Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, Mindy Kaling, Chris Pine, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Levi Miller, Deric McCabe, Michael Peña, and Zach Galifianakis. Principal photography on the film began on November 2, 2016 in Los Angeles, California.

The film is scheduled to be released on April 6, 2018, by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.

Cast

Production

DuVernay became the first woman of color to direct a live-action film with a budget of over $100 million.

In October 2010, it was announced that Walt Disney Pictures had retained film rights to remake the live-action adaptation of the 1962 novel A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle. Following the financial success of Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland, Disney announced that they had hired Jeff Stockwell to write the screenplay for Cary Granat and his new Bedrock Studios. Cary Granat had previously worked with Disney on the Chronicles of Narnia and Bridge to Terabithia films.[10] The project's budget was supposed to be $35 million, which the company compared to District 9 and Bridge to Terabithia, both of which were made for less than $30 million.[11] On August 5, 2014, Jennifer Lee was announced as the screenwriter taking over from Stockwell, who wrote the first draft.[12][13] On February 8, 2016, it was reported that Ava DuVernay had been offered the job of directing the film, and she was confirmed to direct later that same month.[14][15] Directing this film, DuVernay would be the "first woman of color" to direct a live-action film with a production budget over $100 million.[2]

On July 26, 2016, Variety reported that Oprah Winfrey began final negotiations to join the film to play Mrs. Which, one of the three Mrs. Ws who helps guide the children along their journey.[4] On September 7, 2016, Reese Witherspoon and Mindy Kaling were in talks to join the film, where Witherspoon would play Mrs. Whatsit, a former celestial being who looks like a grandmotherly hobo, while Kaling would play Mrs. Who, the literature-quoting supernatural being.[5] On September 13, 2016, Storm Reid was cast as lead role of Meg Murry, a young girl traumatized by the disappearance of her scientist father years before.[3] In October 2016, Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Chris Pine were cast as the parents of Meg, Dr. Kate Murry and Mr. Murry, respectively.[6][7] On November 1, 2016, more cast was announced, which included Zach Galifianakis as the Happy Medium, André Holland as Principal Jenkins, Levi Miller as Calvin, and Deric McCabe as Charles Wallace, along with Bellamy Young, Rowan Blanchard, and Will McCormack.[8] The producers on the film would be James Whitaker and Catherine Hand.[8] Michael Peña also joined the cast to play the character Red.[9]

Filming

Principal photography on the film began on November 2, 2016 in Los Angeles, California.[8][16][17] After filming in Los Angeles, production will move to New Zealand for two weeks.[8] Tobias A. Schliessler was confirmed to be working on the film as cinematographer, along with other production team members including production designer Naomi Shohan, costume designer Paco Delgado, and visual effects supervisor Rich McBride.[8][18]

Filming for 'A Wrinkle in Time' will take place in Eureka, California, located in Humboldt County, California, starting November 29th, 2016 and end December 5th or 6th. Filming will take place at Eureka's Sequoia Park, located next to Sequoia Park Zoo. No major actors tied to the movie will be present in Eureka.

Release

The film is scheduled to be released on April 6, 2018.[19]

References

  1. ↑ Cruz, Lenika (August 4, 2016). "The First Woman of Color to Make a $100M Movie". The Atlantic. Retrieved November 3, 2016.
  2. 1 2 Keegan, Rebecca (August 3, 2016). "With 'A Wrinkle In Time,' Ava DuVernay will pass a milestone". LA Times. Retrieved November 3, 2016.
  3. 1 2 Kit, Borys (September 13, 2016). "Rising Actress Storm Reid Nabs Starring Role in Ava DuVernay's 'A Wrinkle in Time' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 14, 2016.
  4. 1 2 Kroll, Justin (July 26, 2016). "Oprah Winfrey Joins Ava Duvernay's 'A Wrinkle in Time' Adaptation". Variety. Retrieved July 27, 2016.
  5. 1 2 3 Kit, Borys (September 7, 2016). "Reese Witherspoon, Mindy Kaling in Talks to Join Ava DuVernay's 'A Wrinkle in Time' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 14, 2016.
  6. 1 2 Patten, Dominic (October 21, 2016). "Chris Pine Joins Ava DuVernay's 'A Wrinkle In Time'". Deadline. Retrieved October 22, 2016.
  7. 1 2 Lincoln, Ross A. (October 20, 2016). "Gugu Mbatha-Raw Signs On For Ava DuVernay's 'Wrinkle In Time'". Deadline. Retrieved October 22, 2016.
  8. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 "Wrinkle in Time Cast Announced as Filming Begins". ComingSoon.net. November 1, 2016. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
  9. 1 2 "Michael Pena Joins Disney's A Wrinkle in Time Movie". ComingSoon.net. November 2, 2016. Retrieved November 3, 2016.
  10. ↑ Fernandez, Jay (October 14, 2010). "Bedrock taps Jeff Stockwell to adapt 'Wrinkle'". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 21, 2014.
  11. ↑ Pond, Steve (March 17, 2010). "Granat Launches Family-Oriented Bedrock Studios (Updated)". TheWrap. Retrieved October 21, 2014.
  12. ↑ McNary, Dave (August 5, 2014). "'Frozen' Director Jennifer Lee to Adapt 'A Wrinkle in Time' for Disney". Variety. Retrieved October 21, 2014.
  13. ↑ Han, Angie (August 5, 2014). "'Frozen' Director Jennifer Lee to Adapt 'A Wrinkle in Time'". /Film. Retrieved October 21, 2014.
  14. ↑ Kit, Borys (February 8, 2016). "Lupita Nyong'o in Talks to Star in Sci-Fi Thriller With Ava DuVernay Eyed to Direct (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 9, 2016.
  15. ↑ Fleming Jr, Mike (February 23, 2016). "Ava DuVernay Set To Direct Disney's 'A Wrinkle In Time'; Script By 'Frozen's Jennifer Lee". Deadline. Retrieved February 24, 2016.
  16. ↑ "Ava DuVernay on Facebook". Retrieved November 2, 2016.
  17. ↑ Chitwood, Adam (November 1, 2016). "Ava DuVernay's 'A Wrinkle in Time' Finalizes Cast as Filming Begins This Week". Collider. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
  18. ↑ "Ava DuVernay on Twitter". Retrieved November 2, 2016.
  19. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (November 14, 2016). "Ava DuVernay's 'A Wrinkle In Time' To Hit Theaters In Spring 2018". Deadline.com. Retrieved November 14, 2016.

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