A Midsummer Night's Dream (2017 film)
A Midsummer Night's Dream (stylized as A Midsummer Night's DREAM) is an upcoming film adaptation[1] of the play by William Shakespeare. The film is a modern rendition that relocates the story from ancient Athens to present day Los Angeles.
Cast
- Lily Rabe as Helena
- Hamish Linklater as Lysander
- Finn Wittrock as Demetrius
- Rachael Leigh Cook as Hermia
- Fran Kranz as Bottom
- Avan Jogia as Puck
- Ted Levine as Duke Theseus
- Paz De La Huerta as Hippolyta
- Saul Williams as Oberon
- Mia Doi Todd as Titania
- Charity Wakefield as Quince
- Charlie Carver as Snout
- Max Carver as Snug
- Justine Lupe as Flute
Production
The film was adapted for the screen and directed by Casey Wilder Mott.
The production companies were 5B Productions and Empyrean Pictures.[2]
The film's original soundtrack, composed by Mia Doi Todd, features guest appearances by Tunde Adebimpe, Cut Chemist, Dntel, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, Dungen, and others.
Release and reception
A Midsummer Night's DREAM premiered at the Los Angeles Film Festival in June 2017,[3] where it received positive reviews.[4][5]
The film was acquired for a theatrical release by Brainstorm Media[6] and will screen at Landmark Theaters nationwide in the summer of 2018.
References
- ^ Mott, Casey Wilder (2017), A Midsummer Night's Dream, Rachael Leigh Cook, Paz de la Huerta, Avan Jogia, retrieved 2018-03-15
- ^ McNary, Dave (2016-04-23). "'Midsummer Night's Dream' Movie Stars Rachael Leigh Cook, Paz De La Huerta". Variety. Retrieved 2018-03-15.
- ^ Erbland, Kate (2017-05-09). "LAFF 2017 Announces Full Slate, Including Competition and Episodic Offerings". IndieWire. Retrieved 2018-03-15.
- ^ "A Midsummer Night's Dream". Film Threat. 2017-06-17. Retrieved 2018-03-15.
- ^ "'A Midsummer Night's Dream': Film Review | LAFF 2017". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2018-05-21.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (2017-12-01). "LA Film Festival Pic 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' Scores Brainstorm Media Deal". Deadline. Retrieved 2018-03-15.