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Cheaper by the Dozen (2022 film)

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Cheaper by the Dozen
Directed byGail Lerner
Written by
Based on
Produced byKenya Barris
Starring
CinematographyMitchell Amundsen
Edited byTroy Takaki
Music byJohn Paesano
Production
companies
Distributed byDisney+
Release date
  • March 2022 (2022-03)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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

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

  1. ^ Busch, Anita (September 7, 2016). "'Black-ish' Creator Kenya Barris Signs 20th Century Fox Movie Deal". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 17, 2020. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
  2. ^ Galupp, Mia (August 6, 2019). "'Home Alone,' 'Night at the Museum' to Be Rebooted at Disney+". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on November 17, 2020. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
  3. ^ Hipes, Patrick (December 11, 2019). "New 'Home Alone' Movie At Disney+ Sets Leads: 'Jojo Rabbit's Archie Yates & Rob Delaney, With Ellie Kemper In Talks – Update". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 17, 2020. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
  4. ^ Colon, Jessenika (August 11, 2019). "EXCLUSIVE: 'Black-ish' Producer Gail Lerner To Direct 'Cheaper by the Dozen' Reboot For Disney+". The Disinsider. Archived from the original on November 17, 2020. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
  5. ^ Shuler, Skyler (April 24, 2020). "Regina Hall Reportedly in Talks to Star in 'Cheaper By The Dozen' Disney+ Reboot -". The Disinsider. Archived from the original on November 17, 2020. Retrieved August 9, 2020.
  6. ^ Palmer, Roger (January 18, 2020). ""Cheaper By The Dozen" Disney+ Reboot Filming Date Revealed | What's On Disney Plus". The Disinsider. Archived from the original on November 17, 2020. Retrieved August 9, 2020.
  7. ^ Jones, Mike (November 13, 2020). "Disney Confirms ALL Movies Shut Down For COVID Have Restarted Or Completed Filming". Screen Rant. Archived from the original on November 14, 2020. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
  8. ^ Bucksbaum, Sydney (December 10, 2020). "Gabrielle Union to star in 'Cheaper by the Dozen' reimagining from Kenya Barris". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on January 29, 2021. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
  9. ^ Ramos, Dino-Ray (December 11, 2020). "Gabrielle Union To Star In Kenya Barris' Reimagining Of 'Cheaper By The Dozen' For Disney". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 11, 2020. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ "Zach Braff joins Gabrielle Union in 'Cheaper by the Dozen' remake for Disney+". EW.com. Archived from the original on January 29, 2021. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ NJ.com, Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for (January 29, 2021). "Zach Braff, Gabrielle Union to star in 'Cheaper by the Dozen' remake based on N.J. family". nj. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
  15. ^ 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.
  16. ^ 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.
  17. ^ "Anthony Anderson Is on Fire in L.A., Plus Olivia Munn, Mark Wahlberg and More". People Magazine. April 22, 2021. Retrieved December 24, 2021.
  18. ^ Klein, Brennan (November 12, 2021). "Cheaper By the Dozen Reboot Release Set For March 2022 On Disney+". Screen Rant. Retrieved January 28, 2022.

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