Awake (2021 film)
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| Directed by | Mark Raso |
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| Story by | Gregory Poirier |
| Produced by | Paul Schiff |
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| Cinematography | Alan Poon |
| Edited by | Michele Conroy |
| Music by | Antonio Pinto |
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| Distributed by | Netflix |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Awake is an American science fiction action film, directed by Mark Raso, from a screenplay he wrote alongside Joseph Raso. It stars Gina Rodriguez, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Barry Pepper, Finn Jones, Shamier Anderson, Ariana Greenblatt, Frances Fisher, Elias Edraki, Lucius Hoyos and Gil Bellows. The film was released by Netflix on June 9, 2021.[1][2]
Plot
The world finds its people unable to sleep and the hopes for rest is for a girl who can help cure everyone’s sleepless problem.
Cast
- Gina Rodriguez as Jill Adams, Matilda's mother
- Jennifer Jason Leigh as Murphy
- Barry Pepper as Pastor the Preacher
- Finn Jones as Brian
- Shamier Anderson as Dodge
- Ariana Greenblatt as Matilda Adams, Jill's daughter
- Frances Fisher as Doris
- Lucius Hoyos as Noah
- Gil Bellows as Dr. Katz
- Elias Edraki as Petty Officer Diaz
- Katerina Taxia as Greek Mother
- Michael McDonald as Gurney Screamer
Production
In May 2019, it was announced Gina Rodriguez had joined the cast of the film, with Mark Raso directing from a screenplay by himself and Joseph Raso and with Netflix distributing.[3] In August 2019, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Barry Pepper, Finn Jones, Shamier Anderson, Ariana Greenblatt, Frances Fisher, Lucius Hoyos and Gil Bellows joined the cast of the film.[4]
Principal photography began in August 2019.[5][6]
References
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (January 12, 2021). "Netflix Unveils A 2021 Film Slate With Bigger Volume & Star Wattage; Scott Stuber On The Escalating Film Ambition". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 12, 2021. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (April 27, 2021). "Netflix Unveils Summer Movie Slate That Includes New 'Bob Ross' Documentary And Footage From Upcoming Films Like 'He's All That' And Kevin Hart's 'Fatherhoood'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 27, 2021. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (May 30, 2019). "Gina Rodriguez To Star In Mark Raso-Directed 'Awake' For Netflix". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 29, 2019.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (August 21, 2019). "Gina Rodriguez's Sci-Fi Thriller 'Awake' Rounds Out Cast (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved September 29, 2019.
- ^ Marc, Christopher (June 11, 2019). "EXCLUSIVE: Netflix Sci-Fi Flick 'Awake' Starring Gina Rodriguez Shoots August–September In Toronto and Adds 'Handmaid's Tale' Production Designer". HN Entertainment. Retrieved September 29, 2019.
- ^ "Current Productions & News: Awake". toronto.ca. Retrieved September 29, 2019.