Love and Monsters (film)
| Monster Problems | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Michael Matthews |
| Screenplay by | |
| Produced by | Shawn Levy Dan Cohen |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Lachlan Milne |
| Music by | Marco Beltrami |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
Release date |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Monster Problems is an upcoming post-apocalyptic coming-of-age romantic comedy film, directed by Michael Matthews, with Shawn Levy and Dan Cohen serving as producers. The film stars Dylan O'Brien, Michael Rooker, Ariana Greenblatt and Jessica Henwick.
The film is currently scheduled to be released on February 12, 2021, by Paramount Pictures under its Paramount Players and MTV Films labels.
Premise
When a monster breaks into a colony's bunker and kills one of the members, Joel Dawson, with the assistance of an expert hunter, Clyde Dutton, sets out to meet his former high school crush, Aimee.
Cast
- Dylan O'Brien as Joel Dawson, Aimee's boyfriend
- Michael Rooker as Clyde Dutton, an expert hunter
- Ariana Greenblatt as Minnow
- Jessica Henwick as Aimee, Joel's girlfriend
- Dan Ewing as Cap
- Donnie Baxter as Parker
- Ellen Hollman as Dana
Production
In June 2012, it was announced that Paramount Pictures was developing the film, with Shawn Levy producing, based on a spec script by Brian Duffield. It was described as a post-apocalyptic road movie in the vein of Mad Max and Zombieland with a John Hughes-esque love story.[3]
In October 2018, it was announced that Dylan O'Brien was in talks to star.[4] By March 2019, Michael Rooker and Ariana Greenblatt had joined O'Brien, with Michael Matthews directing the film.[5][6] In April 2019, it was announced that Jessica Henwick had joined the cast.[7] In the same month, Australian actor Dan Ewing joined the film in a supporting role.[8] Principal photography started in Gold Coast on March 25, 2019, and ended in May 2019.[9][10]
Release
The film was originally slated to release on March 6, 2020, but in October 2019, it was pushed back to April 17, 2020.[11] In February 2020, it was pushed back again, this time to February 12, 2021.[2]
References
- ^ "Dylan O'Brien's Monster Problems, Clifford Backed by Paramount, eOne". Variety. Retrieved June 20, 2019.
- ^ a b "Controversial Gang Saga 'Blue Story' Release Date Moved By Paramount". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ Kit, Borys. "Paramount Developing Post-Apocalyptic Road Movie with Shawn Levy (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ Kit, Borys (October 22, 2018). "Dylan O'Brien in Talks to Star in 'Monster Problems' for Paramount Players". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 3, 2019.
- ^ Fleming Jr, Mike (March 20, 2019). "Michael Rooker Set To Star In Monster Problems For Paramount Players". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 3, 2019.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 22, 2019). "Ariana Greenblatt Joins Dylan O'Brien In Paramount Players' Monster Problems". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 3, 2019.
- ^ Kit, Borys (April 1, 2019). "'Iron Fist' Actress Jessica Henwick Joins Dylan O'Brien in 'Monster Problems' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 3, 2019.
- ^ Sneider, Jeff (April 11, 2019). "Exclusive: 'Home and Away' Star Dan Ewing Joins Dylan O'Brien in Monster Problems". Collider. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
- ^ "QUEENSLAND'S GOT MONSTER PROBLEMS | Ausfilm".
- ^ "Monster Problems to be filmed in Queensland". Mumbrella. February 10, 2019.
- ^ Pendersen, Erik (October 23, 2019). "Monster Problems: Paramount Moves Dylan O'Brien Pic To Pre-Summer Slot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 12, 2019.
