An American Pickle
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Directed by | Brandon Trost |
Written by | Simon Rich |
Based on | "Sell Out" by Simon Rich |
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Cinematography | John Guleserian |
Edited by | Lisa Zeno Churgin |
Music by | Nami Melumad |
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Distributed by | HBO Max |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
An American Pickle is an upcoming American comedy film directed by Brandon Trost in his directorial debut and starring Seth Rogen. The film is based upon the 2013 short story "Sell Out" by Simon Rich, who also wrote the film.[1]
It is scheduled to be released on August 6, 2020, by HBO Max; the first original film released by the streaming service.
Premise
The film follows Herschel Greenbaum, a struggling laborer who immigrates to America in 1920 with dreams of building a better life for his beloved family. One day, while working at his factory job, he falls into a vat of pickles and is brined for 100 years. The brine preserves him perfectly and when he emerges in present-day Brooklyn, he finds that he hasn’t aged a day. But when he seeks out his family, he is horrified to learn that his only surviving relative is his great-grandson, Ben Greenbaum, a mild-mannered computer programmer whom Herschel can’t even begin to understand.[2]
Cast
- Seth Rogen as Herschel and Ben Greenbaum
- Maya Erskine
- Sarah Snook as Sarah Greenbaum
- Eliot Glazer as Christian
- Jorma Taccone
- Kalen Allen as Kevin
- Molly Evensen
- Kevin O'Rourke
- Joanna Adler as Professor Kim
- Sean Whalen as Scientist
- Tony Ho as Feng[3]
- Geoffrey Cantor as David Greenbaum
Production
Development
On May 29, 2013, it was announced that Sony Pictures had acquired the screen rights to the short story Sell Out by writer Simon Rich. Producers were set to consist of Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, and James Weaver, while Rich was expected to serve as an executive producer. Production companies involved with the film were slated to include Point Grey Pictures.[4]
On September 27, 2018, it was announced that Brandon Trost was attached to direct the film, that Rich would write the screenplay, and that additional producers now included Alexandria McAtee.[2][5]
Casting
Alongside the directing announcement, it was confirmed that the film would star Seth Rogen.[2][5] On November 26, 2018, it was announced that Maya Erskine, Sarah Snook, Eliot Glazer, Kalen Allen, Molly Evensen, and Kevin O'Rourke had joined the cast of the film.[6]
Filming
Principal photography for the film took place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from October 29 to December 22, 2018.[7][8]
Release
On April 27, 2020, it was announced HBO Max had acquired distribution rights to the film from Sony Pictures.[9] It is scheduled to be released on August 6, 2020.[10]
References
- ^ Rich, Simon. "Sell Out: Part One". The New Yorker. Retrieved 2020-01-24.
- ^ a b c Kroll, Justin (September 27, 2018). "Seth Rogen Sets Next Movie at Sony (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
- ^ https://www.actortonyho.com/blank-page
- ^ Sneider, Jeff (May 29, 2013). "Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg to 'Sell Out' for Sony (Exclusive)". TheWrap. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
- ^ a b Vlessing, Etan (September 27, 2018). "Seth Rogen to Star in Untitled 'Pickle' Comedy for Sony". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (November 26, 2018). "Seth Rogen's Pickled Comedy Rounds Out Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 26, 2018.
- ^ Eberson, Sharon (October 25, 2018). "Lights! Camera! Pickles!: What's filming in Pittsburgh this fall". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved November 14, 2018.
- ^ Trost, Brandon [@B_TRO] (December 22, 2018). "That's a wrap! What a wild ride and such a special film. So excited to finish this thing. Pittsburgh rules!" (Tweet). Archived from the original on December 30, 2018. Retrieved December 30, 2018 – via Twitter.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 27, 2020). "Seth Rogen Comedy 'An American Pickle' Jumps From Sony To HBO Max". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (May 13, 2020). "Seth Rogen's 'An American Pickle' Movie Gets HBO Max Premiere Date". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 13, 2020.
External links
See also
- 2020 films
- Upcoming films
- Upcoming English-language films
- American films
- English-language films
- 2020s comedy films
- American comedy films
- Films based on short fiction
- Films set in Pittsburgh
- Films set in Pennsylvania
- Films shot in Pittsburgh
- Films shot in Pennsylvania
- HBO Max films
- Films not released in theaters due to the COVID-19 pandemic
- Films about Jews and Judaism
- Films about immigration to the United States
- Rip Van Winkle-type story
- Films set in 1920
- Films set in 2020