Origin (film)
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| Directed by | Ava DuVernay |
| Screenplay by | Ava DuVernay |
| Based on | Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Matthew J. Lloyd[1] |
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Running time | 135 minutes[2] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Origin is an upcoming American drama film written and directed by Ava DuVernay. It is based upon Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson. It stars Aunjanue Ellis, Niecy Nash-Betts, Jon Bernthal, Vera Farmiga, Jasmine Cephas Jones, Nick Offerman and Connie Nielsen.
Origin is set to premiere at the 80th Venice International Film Festival in September 2023.
Cast
- Aunjanue Ellis
- Niecy Nash-Betts
- Jon Bernthal
- Vera Farmiga
- Jasmine Cephas Jones
- Nick Offerman
- Connie Nielsen
- Audra McDonald
- Myles Frost
- Blair Underwood
- Victoria Pedretti
- Isha Blaaker
- Leonardo Nam
- Donna Mills
- Emily Yancy
- Finn Wittrock
- Mieke Schymura
Production
In October 2020, it was announced Ava DuVernay would direct, write, and produce a film adaption of Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents for Netflix.[3] In January 2023, Aunjanue Ellis, Niecy Nash-Betts, Jon Bernthal, Vera Farmiga, Jasmine Cephas Jones, Nick Offerman and Connie Nielsen joined the cast of the film, with Netflix no longer attached.[4][5] In February 2023, Audra McDonald, Myles Frost, Blair Underwood, Victoria Pedretti, Isha Blaaker, Finn Wittrock, Leonardo Nam and Donna Mills joined the cast of the film.[6][7]
Principal photography began in December 2022.[8]
Release
It will have its world premiere at the 80th Venice International Film Festival in September 2023.[9]
References
- ^ "Matthew J. Lloyd" (PDF). WPA. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
- ^ "Origin". Venice International Film Festival. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (October 14, 2020). "Ava DuVernay Back In Director's Chair For 'Caste'; Netflix Adaptation Of Acclaimed Isabel Wilkerson's Best Seller". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
- ^ Jackson, Angelique (January 12, 2023). "Aunjanue Ellis to Star in Ava DuVernay's 'Caste' Film Adaptation". Variety. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
- ^ Vlessing, Etan (January 26, 2023). "Niecy Nash, Jon Bernthal, Vera Farmiga Join Ava DuVernay's 'Caste' Film Adaptation". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
- ^ D’Alessandro, Anthony (February 7, 2023). "Ava DuVernay's 'Caste' Adds Audra McDonald & Myles Frost". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (February 21, 2023). "Ava DuVernay's 'Caste' Adds Blair Underwood, Victoria Pedretti, Finn Wittrock, Others". Deadline. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
- ^ Patten, Dominic (January 12, 2023). "Ava DuVernay's 'Caste' Casts Oscar Nominee Aunjanue Ellis As Lead". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
- ^ Tartaglione, Nancy (July 25, 2023). "Venice Film Festival Lineup: Mann, Lanthimos, Fincher, DuVernay, Cooper, Besson, Coppola, Hamaguchi In Competition; Polanski, Allen, Anderson, Linklater Out Of Competition – Full List". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
