Cheaper by the Dozen (2022 film)
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Directed by | Gail Lerner |
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Produced by | Kenya Barris |
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Cinematography | Mitchell Amundsen |
Edited by | Troy Takaki |
Music by | John Paesano |
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Distributed by | Disney+ |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
Cheaper by the Dozen is an upcoming American family-comedy film. A remake of the 1950 film of the same name, the project was inspired by the real life Gilbreth family and the semi-autobiographical account of their lives as written in the 1948 novel Cheaper by the Dozen by Frank Bunker Gilbreth Jr. and his sister Ernestine Gilbreth Carey. The film will be directed by Gail Learner with a script co-written by Kenya Barris and Jenifer Rice-Genzuk Henry, produced by 20th Century Studios and distributed by Disney+.
Premise
The two parents live with their many children from their previous marriages and manage a family business in New Jersey.
Cast
- Gabrielle Union
- Zach Braff
- Erika Christensen
- Journee Brown
- Kyle Rogers
- Andre Robinson
- Caylee Blosenski
- Aryan Simhaldri
- Leo A. Perry
- Mykal-Michelle Harris
- Christian Cote
- Sebastian Cote
- Luke Prael
- Brittany Daniel
- Cynthia Daniel
Production
In 2016, it was reported that Kenya Barris would work with Fox on a new project known as Cheaper by the Dozen.[1] On August 6, 2019, following the acquisition of 21st Century Fox by Disney, Disney CEO Bob Iger announced that a reboot of Cheaper by the Dozen was in development and that it would premiere on the company's streaming service, Disney+.[2][3] Gail Lerner was set to direct the film with a script co-written by Kenya Barris and Jenifer Rice-Genzuk Henry,[4] and Regina Hall was in talks to join the cast in April 2020.[5] Principal photography was scheduled to commence on July 13, 2020 in Los Angeles, California.[6] After filming was halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Disney's new CEO Bob Chapek announced that filming had resumed in November 2020.[7] The film was revealed at the Disney Investors Day, along with the casting of Gabrielle Union.[8][9] In January 2021, Zach Braff joined the cast.[10][11][12][13][14] In February 2021, Journee Brown, Kyle Rogers, Andre Robinson, Caylee Blosenski, Aryan Simhaldri, Leo A. Perry, Mykal-Michelle Harris, Christian Cote, Sebastian Cote, and Luke Prael joined the cast as the pair's children.[15] Erika Christensen would be added to the cast in April.[16]
Filming had begun in Los Angeles by April 2021.[17]
Release
It is scheduled to be released in March 2022 on Disney+.[15][18]
References
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- ^ Kit, Borys (January 28, 2021). "Zach Braff Joins Gabrielle Union for 'Cheaper by the Dozen' Remake". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on January 29, 2021. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
- ^ Ramos, Dino-Ray; Ramos, Dino-Ray (January 28, 2021). "Zach Braff Joins Gabrielle Union For 'Cheaper By The Dozen' Reimagining At Disney+". Deadline. Archived from the original on January 29, 2021. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
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- ^ Rubin, Rebecca (January 28, 2021). "Zach Braff Cast in 'Cheaper by the Dozen' Remake at Disney Plus". Variety. Archived from the original on January 29, 2021. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
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- ^ a b Ramos, Dino-Ray (February 19, 2021). "'Cheaper By The Dozen': 10 Join Gabrielle Union And Zach Braff In Remake For Disney+". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 19, 2021. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (April 1, 2021). "'Parenthood' Alum Erika Christensen Cast In New Line's 'KIMI' For HBO Max & 'Cheaper By The Dozen' Remake At Disney+". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 25, 2021.
- ^ "Anthony Anderson Is on Fire in L.A., Plus Olivia Munn, Mark Wahlberg and More". People Magazine. April 22, 2021. Retrieved December 24, 2021.
- ^ Klein, Brennan (November 12, 2021). "Cheaper By the Dozen Reboot Release Set For March 2022 On Disney+". Screen Rant. Retrieved January 28, 2022.