Breaking News in Yuba County
| Breaking News in Yuba County | |
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| Directed by | Tate Taylor |
| Written by | Amanda Idoko |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Christina Voros |
| Edited by | Lucy Donaldson |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Breaking News in Yuba County is an upcoming American comedy-drama film, directed by Tate Taylor, from a screenplay by Amanda Idoko. It stars Allison Janney, Mila Kunis and Regina Hall.
Premise
A woman buries the body of her husband after he dies of a heart attack when caught cheating on her and struggles to keep it secret.
Cast
- Allison Janney as Sue Bottoms
- Mila Kunis as Nancy
- Regina Hall as Ramirez
- Awkwafina as Kavi
- Samira Wiley
- Bridget Everett
- Jimmi Simpson as Petey
- Keong Sim
- Juliette Lewis as Gloria Michaels
- Wanda Sykes
- Ellen Barkin as Debbie
- Dominic Burgess as Captain Riggens
- Matthew Modine as Carl Buttons
- Chris Lowell as Steve
- Clifton Collins Jr. as Raj
Production
In October 2018, it was announced Allison Janney and Laura Dern had joined the cast of the film, with Tate Taylor directing from a screenplay by Amanda Idoko. Taylor, Jake Gyllenhaal, Riva Marker and Franklin Leonard will serve as producers under their NineStories and Wyolah Films banner, while AGC Studios will produce.[1] In May 2019, Mila Kunis, Regina Hall, Awkwafina, Samira Wiley, Bridget Everett, Jimmi Simpson and Keong Sim joined the cast of the film, with Juliette Lewis, Ellen Barkin and Wanda Sykes in advanced negotiations to join. Laura Dern was previously aboard but had to drop out of the production for scheduling reasons.[2][3] In June 2019, Dominic Burgess, Matthew Modine and Chris Lowell joined the cast of the film.[4][5] In July 2019, Clifton Collins Jr. joined the cast of the film.[6]
Filming
Principal photography began on June 3, 2019[7] with an expected completion date of July 19, 2019 in Natchez, Mississippi.[8]
References
- ^ McNary, Dave (October 26, 2018). "Allison Janney, Laura Dern to Star in Tate Taylor's 'Breaking News in Yuba County'". Variety. Retrieved June 2, 2019.
- ^ Hopewell, John (May 15, 2019). "Nicole Kidman, Elizabeth Debicki, John Sayles Set for Projects From 'Moonfall' Backer AGC Studios (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved June 2, 2019.
- ^ Mila Kunis, Awkwafina, Regina Hall, Samira Wiley Among Cast Joining Allison Janney In Tate Taylor’s All-Star ‘Breaking News In Yuba County’ — Cannes
- ^ "Dominic Burgess". Retrieved June 4, 2019.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (June 7, 2019). "'Breaking News In Yuba County': First Look At Allison Janney, Mila Kunis, Regina Hall; Matthew Modine Among Cast To Join". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 7, 2019.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (July 11, 2019). "'Westworld' Actor Clifton Collins Jr. Joins Tate Taylor's 'Breaking News In Yuba County'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
- ^ "New tax incentives mean Mississippi is 'off to the races' on luring big film productions". Magnolia State. May 7, 2019. Retrieved June 2, 2019.
- ^ "EXCLUSIVE: TATE TAYLOR'S 'BREAKING NEWS IN YUBA COUNTY' WILL BEGIN FILMING JUNE 7TH & WRAP JULY 19TH IN NATCHEZ". Geeks Worldwide. June 2, 2019. Retrieved June 6, 2019.
