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In 2013, it was reported that [[American Zoetrope]] had successfully attained the screen rights for Alysia Abbott's memoir ''Fairyland: A Memoir of My Father'', and that Coppola would adapt the book with Andrew Durham. Coppola would also originally produce the film with her brother [[Roman Coppola]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2013/film/news/sofia-coppola-heading-to-fairlyland-1200965124/|title=Sofia Coppola Heading to 'Fairlyland'|last=McNairy|first=Dave|date=December 16, 2013|website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|access-date=September 6, 2022}}</ref> Durham later assumed the role of the film's sole writer and director while Coppola remained involved as a producer.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://i-d.vice.com/en/article/y3pwnx/fairyland-sofia-coppola-movie|title=Sofia Coppola's next movie is an 80s AIDS drama|last=Greenwood|first=Douglas|date=August 12, 2022|website=[[i-D]]|access-date=September 6, 2022}}</ref> |
In 2013, it was reported that [[American Zoetrope]] had successfully attained the screen rights for Alysia Abbott's memoir ''Fairyland: A Memoir of My Father'', and that Sofia Coppola would adapt the book with Andrew Durham. Coppola would also originally produce the film with her brother [[Roman Coppola]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2013/film/news/sofia-coppola-heading-to-fairlyland-1200965124/|title=Sofia Coppola Heading to 'Fairlyland'|last=McNairy|first=Dave|date=December 16, 2013|website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|access-date=September 6, 2022}}</ref> Durham later assumed the role of the film's sole writer and director while Coppola remained involved as a producer.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://i-d.vice.com/en/article/y3pwnx/fairyland-sofia-coppola-movie|title=Sofia Coppola's next movie is an 80s AIDS drama|last=Greenwood|first=Douglas|date=August 12, 2022|website=[[i-D]]|access-date=September 6, 2022}}</ref> |
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In June 2022, it was announced that production had wrapped with [[Emilia Jones]], [[Scoot McNairy]], [[Geena Davis]], [[Adam Lambert]], [[Cody Fern]], Bella Murphy and Nessa Dougherty starring in an ensemble cast.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/geena-davis-adam-lambert-fairyland-movie-adaptation-1235159730/|title=Emilia Jones, Scoot McNairy Star in 'Fairyland' Adaptation for American Zoetrope|last=Vlessing|first=Etan|date=June 6, 2022|website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|access-date=September 6, 2022}}</ref> In August 2022, [[Maria Bakalova]] was also revealed to be appearing in the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2022/08/maria-bakalova-joins-sofia-coppolas-fairyland-jerry-seinfelds-unfrosted-1235089939/|title=Maria Bakalova Joins Sofia Coppola's 'Fairyland', Jerry Seinfeld's 'Unfrosted'|last=Grobar|first=Matt|date=August 11, 2022|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|access-date=September 6, 2022}}</ref> |
In June 2022, it was announced that production had wrapped with [[Emilia Jones]], [[Scoot McNairy]], [[Geena Davis]], [[Adam Lambert]], [[Cody Fern]], Bella Murphy and Nessa Dougherty starring in an ensemble cast.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/geena-davis-adam-lambert-fairyland-movie-adaptation-1235159730/|title=Emilia Jones, Scoot McNairy Star in 'Fairyland' Adaptation for American Zoetrope|last=Vlessing|first=Etan|date=June 6, 2022|website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|access-date=September 6, 2022}}</ref> In August 2022, [[Maria Bakalova]] was also revealed to be appearing in the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2022/08/maria-bakalova-joins-sofia-coppolas-fairyland-jerry-seinfelds-unfrosted-1235089939/|title=Maria Bakalova Joins Sofia Coppola's 'Fairyland', Jerry Seinfeld's 'Unfrosted'|last=Grobar|first=Matt|date=August 11, 2022|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|access-date=September 6, 2022}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 14:17, 12 September 2022
| Fairyland | |
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| Directed by | Andrew Durham |
| Written by | Andrew Durham |
| Based on | Fairyland: A Memoir of My Father by Alysia Abott |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Greta Zozula |
Production company | |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Fairyland is an upcoming American coming-of-age drama film written and directed by Andrew Durham in his directorial debut, and based on Alysia Abbott's memoir Fairyland: A Memoir of My Father. The film stars an ensemble cast featuring Emilia Jones, Scoot McNairy, Geena Davis, Cody Fern, Adam Lambert and Maria Bakalova.
Premise
Arriving in San Francisco at the age of two, just after the death of her mother in a car accident in 1973, Alysia Abbott is raised by her father Steve Abbott, a poet and activist who comes out as gay. As a teenager, she gradually discovers a world of artists and writers, but also the effects of the AIDS crisis when people around her contract the virus to which her father also falls victim.
Cast
- Emilia Jones as Alysia Abbott
- Nessa Dougherty as Younger Alysia Abbott
- Scoot McNairy as Steve Abbott
- Geena Davis as Munca
- Cody Fern as Eddie Body
- Bella Murphy as Yayne
- Adam Lambert as Charlie
- Maria Bakalova
Production
In 2013, it was reported that American Zoetrope had successfully attained the screen rights for Alysia Abbott's memoir Fairyland: A Memoir of My Father, and that Sofia Coppola would adapt the book with Andrew Durham. Coppola would also originally produce the film with her brother Roman Coppola.[1] Durham later assumed the role of the film's sole writer and director while Coppola remained involved as a producer.[2]
In June 2022, it was announced that production had wrapped with Emilia Jones, Scoot McNairy, Geena Davis, Adam Lambert, Cody Fern, Bella Murphy and Nessa Dougherty starring in an ensemble cast.[3] In August 2022, Maria Bakalova was also revealed to be appearing in the film.[4]
References
- ^ McNairy, Dave (December 16, 2013). "Sofia Coppola Heading to 'Fairlyland'". Variety. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
- ^ Greenwood, Douglas (August 12, 2022). "Sofia Coppola's next movie is an 80s AIDS drama". i-D. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
- ^ Vlessing, Etan (June 6, 2022). "Emilia Jones, Scoot McNairy Star in 'Fairyland' Adaptation for American Zoetrope". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (August 11, 2022). "Maria Bakalova Joins Sofia Coppola's 'Fairyland', Jerry Seinfeld's 'Unfrosted'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
