The Bikeriders
| The Bikeriders | |
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| Directed by | Jeff Nichols |
| Written by | Jeff Nichols |
| Based on | The Bikeriders by Danny Lyon |
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| Cinematography | Adam Stone |
| Edited by | Julie Monroe |
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| Distributed by | 20th Century Studios |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $30 million |
The Bikeriders is an upcoming American drama film written and directed by Jeff Nichols. It tells a fictional story inspired by the 1968 photo-book of the same name by Danny Lyon, and stars an ensemble cast that includes Tom Hardy, Austin Butler, Jodie Comer, Michael Shannon, Boyd Holbrook, Norman Reedus, and Mike Faist.
The Bikeriders is scheduled to be released in the United States on December 1, 2023 by 20th Century Studios.
Premise
Set in the 1960s, it follows the rise of a fictional Midwestern motorcycle club. Seen through the lives of its members, the club evolves over the course of a decade from a gathering place for local outsiders into a more sinister gang, threatening the original group's unique way of life.[1]
Cast
- Tom Hardy as Johnny
- Austin Butler as Benny, Kathy's husband
- Jodie Comer as Kathy, Benny's wife
- Michael Shannon
- Boyd Holbrook
- Damon Herriman
- Toby Wallace
- Emory Cohen
- Beau Knapp
- Karl Glusman
- Happy Anderson
- Norman Reedus
- Mike Faist
Production
In October 2018, Jeff Nichols revealed he had been thinking about making a biker film set in the 1960s for five years, although he did not at that stage have a script, and mentioned the idea on the set of Long Way Back Home to Michael Shannon who reportedly told him "You've been talking about that damn idea for so long. You're never gonna make that [film]".[2][3] Nichols wrote the screenplay from his original story idea and began forming the project in the spring of 2022, New Regency began to produce in May 2022.
It was announced in August 2022 that Nichols would also direct the film, with Jodie Comer, Austin Butler, and Tom Hardy being cast.[1] Michael Shannon, Boyd Holbrook, and Damon Herriman were added to the cast later in the month.[4] In September, Toby Wallace, Emory Cohen, Beau Knapp, Karl Glusman, and Happy Anderson joined the ensemble cast.[5] Norman Reedus and Mike Faist would be added to the cast the following month.[6][7]
Principal photography began in Cincinnati, Ohio in October 2022 and wrapped that December.[8][9]
Release
The Bikeriders is scheduled to be theatrically released on December 1, 2023 by 20th Century Studios.[10]
References
- ^ a b Kroll, Justin; Wiseman, Andreas (August 4, 2022). "Jodie Comer, Austin Butler & Tom Hardy To Lead Ensemble For Jeff Nichols' The Bikeriders At New Regency". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
- ^ Giroux, Jack (October 18, 2018). "Jeff Nichols On The Midwestern Biker Movie He Dreams Of Making". /Film. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
- ^ Pearson, Ben (August 24, 2018). "'Long Way Back Home' Short Film Reteams Michael Shannon With Director Jeff Nichols". /Film. Retrieved February 13, 2023.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (August 17, 2022). "Michael Shannon, Boyd Holbrook and Damon Herriman Latest To Join Jeff Nichols The Bikeriders At New Regency". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 17, 2022.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (September 1, 2022). "'The Bikeriders': Emory Cohen, Toby Wallace & Others Join Ensemble Of Jeff Nichols Pic". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 1, 2022.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (October 4, 2022). "Norman Reedus Latest To Join Jeff Nichols' The Bikeriders At New Regency". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
- ^ Milici, Lauren (November 9, 2022). "Tom Hardy is coming for David Attenborough's job and narrating a new documentary series". GamesRadar+. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
- ^ "Tom Hardy, Austin Butler and Jodie Comer to Begin Filming New Movie in Cincinnati". Cincinnati CityBeat. August 8, 2022. Retrieved August 11, 2022.
- ^ Glynn, Jennifer (December 8, 2022). "Austin Butler's 'The Bikeriders' Wraps Filming". Collider. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 28, 2023). "Disney Dates 20th Century Studios' Jeff Nichols Pic 'The Bikeriders' For December". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
