The Glass Castle (film)
| The Glass Castle | |
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| Directed by | Destin Daniel Cretton |
| Produced by |
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| Written by |
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| Based on |
The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Joel P. West |
| Cinematography | Brett Pawlak |
| Edited by | Nat Sanders |
Production company |
Netter Productions |
| Distributed by | Lionsgate |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Glass Castle is an upcoming American drama film directed by Destin Daniel Cretton. The film is based on Jeannette Walls' 2005 memoir of the same name, and is written by Cretton, Andrew Lanham, and Marti Noxon. It stars Brie Larson, Naomi Watts, Woody Harrelson and Sarah Snook.
Cast
- Brie Larson as Jeannette Walls
- Ella Anderson as Jeannette Walls (age 10)
- Chandler Head as Jeannette Walls (age 5 & 6)
- Ella Anderson as Jeannette Walls (age 10)
- Naomi Watts as Rose Mary Walls
- Woody Harrelson as Rex Walls
- Max Greenfield as Eric Goldberg
- Sarah Snook as Lori Walls
- Olivia Kate Rice as Lori Walls (age 7)
- Sadie Sink as Lori Walls (age 12)
- Olivia Kate Rice as Lori Walls (age 7)
- Dominic Bogart as Robbie
- Joe Pingue
- Josh Caras as Brian Walls
- Ian Armitage as Brian Walls (age 5 & 7)
Production
In April 2012, it was revealed that Lionsgate acquired the rights to the book and Jennifer Lawrence was in talks to star in the film.[1] In October 2013, it was revealed that Destin Daniel Cretton was in talks to direct the film and re-write the screenplay with Andrew Lanham from a previous draft by Marti Noxon.[2] In October 2015, Brie Larson joined the cast of the film, replacing Lawrence who exited the film after a male lead couldn't be found.[3] In November 2015, Woody Harrelson joined the cast of the film.[4] In March 2016, Naomi Watts joined the cast.[5] In April 2016, Max Greenfield and Sarah Snook joined the cast.[6][7] In May 2016, Ella Anderson joined the cast.[8]
Filming
Principal photography began on May 20, 2016 in Welch, West Virginia.[9][10]
References
- ↑ Finke, Nikki (April 23, 2012). "Jennifer Lawrence In Talks To Star After Lionsgate Buys Rights To Jeannette Walls Memoir". Deadline.com. Retrieved May 22, 2016.
- ↑ Kroll, Justin (October 9, 2013). "'Short Term 12' Director Circles 'Glass Castle' Starring Jennifer Lawrence (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved May 22, 2016.
- ↑ Kroll, Justin (October 9, 2015). "Brie Larson Eyed for Lead in Lionsgate's 'Glass Castle'". Variety. Retrieved May 22, 2016.
- ↑ Busch, Anita (November 5, 2015). "Woody Harrelson In Talks For 'The Glass Castle' Opposite Brie Larson". Retrieved May 22, 2016.
- ↑ McNary, Dave (March 29, 2016). "Naomi Watts Joins Brie Larson in 'Glass Castle'". Variety. Retrieved May 22, 2016.
- ↑ Kroll, Justin (April 20, 2016). "Max Greenfield in Talks to Star With Brie Larson in 'Glass Castle' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved May 22, 2016.
- ↑ A. Lincoln, Ross (April 28, 2016). "Sarah Snook In Talks For Lionsgate's 'The Glass Castle' Opposite Brie Larson". Deadline.com. Retrieved May 22, 2016.
- ↑ Larson, Brie (May 5, 2016). "So happy that this deeply intelligent, ridiculously talented and totally inspiring creature @ellaanderson4u is joining us as young Jeannette in The Glass Castle. We had the best time at color me mine. #tbt". Instagram. Retrieved May 22, 2016.
- ↑ "Be in a movie: 'The Glass Castle' filming today in Welch". Bluefield Daily Telograph. May 20, 2016. Retrieved May 22, 2016.
- ↑ Perry, Samantha (May 20, 2016). "'The Glass Castle': Academy Award winning actress films scene in McDowell County". Bluefield Daily Telograph. Retrieved May 22, 2016.