Ava (2020 film)
| Ava | |
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 Official release poster | |
| Directed by | Tate Taylor |
| Screenplay by | Matthew Newton |
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| Cinematography | Stephen Goldblatt |
| Edited by | Zach Staenberg |
| Music by | Bear McCreary |
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| Distributed by | Vertical Entertainment |
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Running time | 96 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Ava is an upcoming American action thriller film directed by Tate Taylor and written by Matthew Newton. The film stars Jessica Chastain, John Malkovich, Common, Geena Davis, Colin Farrell, Ioan Gruffudd and Joan Chen.
The film is scheduled to be released on September 25, 2020, by Vertical Entertainment.
Plot
Ava, a deadly assassin works for a black ops organization who travels the globe doing high-profile hits. When a job goes wrong, Ava is forced to fight to survive.
Cast
- Jessica Chastain as Ava
- Colin Farrell as Simon
- Geena Davis as Ava's mother
- Common as Michael, Ava’s ex-fiancé
- John Malkovich as Duke
- Christopher Domig as Gunther
- Joan Chen
- Diana Silvers
- Jess Weixler as Judy, Ava's sister
- Ioan Gruffudd as Peter Hamilton
- Joe Sobalo Jr as Alejandro
Production
In August 2018, it was reported that Tate Taylor had been hired to direct the film Eve, replacing Matthew Newton.[2] In September 2018, Colin Farrell, Common, and John Malkovich joined the cast of the film.[3][4] In October 2018, Christopher Domig, Diana Silvers, Geena Davis, Joan Chen, and Jess Weixler joined the cast of the film.[5][6][7][8] In November 2019, it was announced the film had been re-titled Ava.[9]
Filming
Principal photography began on September 24, 2018, in Boston.[3][10]
Release
Ava is scheduled to be released on September 25, 2020, by Vertical Entertainment.[11]
Controversy
In August 2018, the film drew criticism due to Matthew Newton, who at the time was set to direct, having been accused of multiple allegations of assault and domestic violence. In addition to the accusations, he has also plead guilty to assaulting Brooke Satchwell, his then girlfriend.[12] Jessica Chastain, a vocal advocate of the #MeToo movement, was accused of hypocrisy for working with Newton.[13] Newton would ultimately step down from directing the film, with Tate Taylor hired to replace him. However, Matthew Newton remains on the project as writer and Chastain remains attached to portray Ava.[14][15]
References
- ^ "Ava". British Board of Film Classification. Retrieved June 22, 2020.
- ^ Galuppo, Mia; Kit, Borys (August 27, 2018). "Tate Taylor to Helm Jessica Chastain's 'Eve' Following Original Director Backlash (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 6, 2018.
- ^ a b D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 6, 2018). "Colin Farrell & Common Board Tate Taylor's 'Eve' – Toronto". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 6, 2018.
- ^ Chastain, Jessica [@jes_chastain] (September 24, 2018). "Working with John Malkovich today is everything I hoped it could be. Always meet your heros" (Tweet). Retrieved September 24, 2018 – via Twitter.
- ^ White, Peter (October 8, 2018). "'Legends of Tomorrow's Falk Hentschel To Star In Jessica Chastain's Action Drama 'Eve'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 8, 2018.
- ^ McNary, Dave (October 17, 2018). "Film News Roundup: Diana Silvers Joins Jessica Chastain's Actioner 'Eve'". Variety. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 19, 2018). "Geena Davis & Joan Chen Join Jessica Chastain In 'Eve'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
- ^ Weixler, Jess. "💥💥(those are bangs) for 'EVE' @jessicachastain @brendamcnallytwistik". Retrieved October 19, 2018 – via Instagram.
- ^ Kay, Jeremy (November 6, 2019). "AFM 2019 preview: attendees focus on keeping it real". Screen Daily. Retrieved November 6, 2019.
- ^ Vanni, Olivia (September 13, 2018). "Common, Colin Farrell will shoot Jessica Chastain". Boston Herald. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
- ^ Konrad, Jeremy (June 24, 2020). "Jessica Chastain Is An AssassinIn Trailer For Ava, Out September 25th". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
- ^ Taylor, Zoe (June 11, 2007). "Newton pleads guilty to assault". Herald Sun. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
- ^ Harmon, Steph (August 6, 2018). "Jessica Chastain accused of hypocrisy for working with Matthew Newton". The Guardian. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (August 10, 2018). "Matthew Newton Exits As Director Of Jessica Chastain's 'Eve' Amid Backlash". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
- ^ McNary, Dave (August 27, 2018). "Tate Taylor Replaces Matthew Newton as Director of Jessica Chastain's 'Eve'". Variety. Retrieved February 22, 2019.