The House (2017 film)

The House
Directed by Andrew J. Cohen
Produced by
Written by
Starring
Cinematography Jas Shelton
Edited by Evan Henke
Production
company
Distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures
Release dates
  • June 30, 2017 (2017-06-30)
Country United States
Language English

The House is an upcoming American comedy film directed by Andrew J. Cohen, who co-wrote it with Brendan O'Brien. The film stars Will Ferrell, Amy Poehler, Ryan Simpkins, Jason Mantzoukas, Nick Kroll, and Cedric Yarbrough. Principal photography began on September 14, 2015 in Los Angeles. The film is scheduled to be released on June 30, 2017, by Warner Bros. Pictures.

Plot

Scott (Ferrell) and his wife (Poehler) team up with their neighbors to start an illegal casino in his basement to earn money, after they destroy their daughter's college fund.

Cast

Production

On February 25, 2015, it was announced that New Line Cinema had won an auction for the comedy script The House written by Brendan O'Brien and Andrew J. Cohen, and that Cohen would make his directorial debut with the film.[1] Will Ferrell would star as a husband who teams up with his wife and neighbors to start an illegal casino in his basement to earn money, after he and his wife destroy their daughter's college fund.[1] Ferrell and Adam McKay would produce through Gary Sanchez Productions along with Good Universe and O'Brien.[1][2] Amy Poehler joined the cast of the film on June 12, 2015 to play the Ferrell character's wife.[2] On June 16, 2015, Jason Mantzoukas joined the cast to play Ferrell's character's best friend who's dealing with a serious gambling problem and who gives the couple the idea to start a casino.[3] On August 28, 2015, Ryan Simpkins was added to the cast to play Ferrell and Poehler's characters' daughter.[4] On September 15, 2015, Cedric Yarbrough signed on to play Reggie Henderson, a hardworking suburban resident who starts gambling in the new casino to de-stress.[5] Frank Gerrish also joined the film.[5] On September 18, 2015, Rob Huebel was added to the cast of the film as a gambler in the illegal casino.[6] On September 21, 2015, Allison Tolman and Michaela Watkins were added to the cast, with Tolman playing a financial advisor and Watkins playing Mantzoukas' character's wife, who wants him to sign divorce papers.[7] Nick Kroll is also in the cast.[7]

Principal photography on the film began on September 14, 2015 in Los Angeles.[8]

Release

The House is scheduled to be released on June 30, 2017,[9] which Warner Bros. Pictures moved from the June 2, 2017 date.[10]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Fleming Jr, Mike (February 25, 2015). "New Line Wins Auction For 'The House'; Will Ferrell To Star In Script By 'Neighbors' Duo". deadline.com. Retrieved June 13, 2015.
  2. 1 2 Kroll, Justin (June 12, 2015). "Amy Poehler to Co-Star With Will Ferrell in New Line's 'The House'". variety.com. Retrieved June 13, 2015.
  3. ↑ Kit, Borys (June 16, 2015). "Jason Mantzoukas Joining Will Ferrell and Amy Poehler in 'The House'". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved September 20, 2015.
  4. ↑ A. Lincoln, Ross (August 28, 2015). "Ryan Simpkins Joins 'The House' With Will Ferrell And Amy Poehler". deadline.com. Retrieved August 30, 2015.
  5. 1 2 Pedersen, Erik (September 15, 2015). "Cedric Yarbrough Gambles On Will Ferrell-Amy Poehler Home-Casino Comedy". deadline.com. Retrieved September 20, 2015.
  6. ↑ A. Lincoln, Ross (September 18, 2015). "Rob Huebel Joins Untitled Will Ferrell-Amy Poelher Casino Comedy". deadline.com. Retrieved September 20, 2015.
  7. 1 2 A. Lincoln, Ross (September 21, 2015). "Allison Tolman, Michaela Watkins Join Will Ferrel-Amy Poehler Comedy; LBJ Packs Cast As Production Starts". deadline.com. Retrieved September 22, 2015.
  8. ↑ "On the Set for 9/18/15: Rian Johnson Calls Action on Star Wars: Episode 8, Ghostbusters & The Magnificent Seven Wrap". ssninsider.com. September 18, 2015. Retrieved September 20, 2015.
  9. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 8, 2016). "Warner Bros. Shifts Release Dates For 'The Accountant', 'Going In Style' & 'The House'". Deadline. Retrieved March 10, 2016.
  10. ↑ McNary, Dave (November 12, 2015). "Will Ferrell-Amy Poehler Comedy 'The House' Set for June, 2017". variety.com. Retrieved November 15, 2015.
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