Role Play
| Role Play | |
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| Directed by | Thomas Vincent |
| Written by | Seth Owen |
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| Distributed by | Amazon MGM Studios[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Role Play is an upcoming American thriller film directed by Thomas Vincent, written by Seth Owen, and produced by and starring Kaley Cuoco.
Premise
A married couple's lives are turned upside down when secrets are revealed about their pasts.[2]
Cast
Production
In July 2020, it was announced that StudioCanal and The Picture Company had acquired Role Play, a thriller spec script written by Seth Owen, based on an original idea by George Heller, to be produced by Alex Heineman and Andrew Rona.[3] In July 2021, it was announced that Kaley Cuoco was in negotiations to star in the film, as well as produce alongside Heineman and Rona.[4] in October 2021, it was announced that Thomas Vincent would direct the film, and Cuoco's roles as actor and producer were also confirmed.[5]
Casting
In October 2021, it was confirmed that Kaley Cuoco would star in the film.[5]
In June 2022, it was announced that David Oyelowo was cast as Cuoco's character's husband,[2] and Billy Bob Thornton was cast as a "mysterious stranger who encounters the couple".[6]
In July 2022, it was announced that Bill Nighy had replaced Thornton, who had to leave the film due to a schedule conflict.[7] Connie Nielsen was also cast.[8]
Filming
Principal photography began in July 2022 at Babelsberg Studio in Berlin, Germany.[7]
Release
In June 2022, it was reported that Amazon Prime Video was in final negotiations to release the film in the United States and several international territories.[2] The sale was confirmed that same month.[6]
References
- ^ de la Fuente, Anne Marie (October 3, 2023). "Amazon Studios Now Called Amazon MGM Studios, Exec Pablo Iacoviello Reveals in Iberseries Keynote". Variety. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
- ^ a b c D'Alessandro, Anthony (June 6, 2022). "David Oyelowo Joins Studiocanal & Picture Company's 'Role Play' Opposite Kaley Cuoco; Prime Video In Final Talks To Acquire". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 8, 2022.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (July 14, 2020). "Studiocanal & The Picture Company Nab Seth Owen 'Role Play' Spec Script". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 16, 2022.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 6, 2021). "Kaley Cuoco In Talks To Star & Produce Studiocanal & Picture Company's High Concept Thriller 'Role Play'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
- ^ a b D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 29, 2021). "Kaley Cuoco Studiocanal & Picture Company Feature 'Role Play' Lands 'Bodyguard' Director Thomas Vincent". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
- ^ a b D'Alessandro, Anthony (June 14, 2022). "Billy Bob Thornton Joins Amazon, Studiocanal & Picture Company's Kaley Cuoco Movie 'Role Play'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
- ^ a b D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 13, 2022). "Bill Nighy Boards Kaley Cuoco Thriller 'Role Play' From Studiocanal, Picture Company & Prime Video". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 15, 2022.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 14, 2022). "Kaley Cuoco Thriller 'Role Play' Adds Connie Nielsen". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 15, 2022.