The 9th Life of Louis Drax
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Directed by | Alexandre Aja |
Screenplay by | Max Minghella |
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Cinematography | Maxime Alexandre |
Edited by | Baxter |
Music by | Patrick Watson |
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The 9th Life of Louis Drax is an upcoming supernatural thriller based on Liz Jensen's best-selling novel of the same title. The film stars Jamie Dornan, Sarah Gadon, Aaron Paul and Aiden Longworth. The film is scheduled to be released on September 2, 2016, by Summit Entertainment.[1]
Plot
The story begins on Louis Drax's 9th birthday, when a lifetime of curious mishaps culminates in the boy's near-fatal fall. Dr. Allan Pascal (Jamie Dornan) searches for the strange circumstances behind the young boy's accident and dark coincidences that have plagued his life.
Cast
- Jamie Dornan as Dr. Allan Pascal
- Sarah Gadon as Natalie
- Aiden Longworth as Louis Drax
- Aaron Paul as Louis Drax's father
- Barbara Hershey as Violet, Louis Drax's grandmother
- Oliver Platt
- Molly Parker
Production
In August 2014, Jamie Dornan joined the cast of the film, with Alexandre Aja directing from a screenplay by Max Minghella adapted from the book, who will produce alongside Tim Bricknell under their Antcolony Films banner.[2] In September 2014, Aaron Paul, Sarah Gadon, Oliver Platt, Molly Parker, Barbara Hershey, and Aiden Longworth all joined the cast of the film.[3][4][5]
Release
In May 2016, Soda Pictures acquired UK distribution rights to the film.[6] In June 2016, Summit Entertainment acquired distribution rights to the film and set the film for a September 2, 2016 release.[1]
External links
References
- ^ a b Busch, Anita (June 21, 2016). "'9th Life of Louis Drax' To Get Theatrical Release This Fall". Deadline.com. Retrieved June 21, 2016.
- ^ Yamato, Jen (August 27, 2014). "'Fifty Shades Of Grey's Jamie Dornan To Star In Miramax's 'The 9th Life Of Louis Drax,' Alexandre Aja Directing". Deadline.com. Retrieved June 21, 2016.
- ^ Deadline Team, The (October 27, 2014). "Oliver Platt, Molly Parker, Barbara Hershey & Aiden Longworth Round Out 'The 9th Life Of Louis Drax'". Deadline.com. Retrieved June 21, 2016.
- ^ Yamato, Jen (September 23, 2014). "Aaron Paul Joins 'The 9th Life Of Louis Drax". Deadline.com. Retrieved June 21, 2016.
- ^ Yamato, Jen (September 24, 2014). "Sarah Gadon Joins Miramax's 'The 9th Life Of Louis Drax'". Deadline.com. Retrieved June 21, 2016.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (May 25, 2016). "Miramax's 'Southside With You' & 'Louis Drax' Land UK Distribution; BAFTA To Honor Vidgame Guru Amy Hennig – Global Briefs". Deadline.com. Retrieved June 21, 2016.