Superintelligence (film)
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Directed by | Ben Falcone |
Written by | Steve Mallory |
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Cinematography | Barry Peterson |
Edited by | Tia Nolan |
Music by | Fil Eisler |
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Distributed by | HBO Max |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
Superintelligence is an upcoming American action comedy film directed by Ben Falcone and written by Steve Mallory. Melissa McCarthy will star in what will be her fourth collaboration with her husband, Falcone.
Premise
Nothing extraordinary ever happens to Carol Peters, so when she starts getting snarky backtalk from her TV, phone and microwave, she thinks she is being punked or losing her mind. In fact, the world's first superintelligence has selected her for observation, taking over her life...with a bigger, more ominous plan to take over everything. Now Carol is humanity's last chance before this artificial intelligence-with-an-attitude decides to pull the plug.
Cast
- Melissa McCarthy as Carol Peters
- James Corden as the voice of "Super Intelligence"
- Bobby Cannavale as George, Carol's love interest
- Brian Tyree Henry as Dennis, Carol's best friend
- Jean Smart as the President of the United States
- Sam Richardson as Donahue, an NSA agent
- Sarah Baker as Emily
- Usman Ally as Sergei
- Karan Soni as Ahmed
- Michael Beach as General Gomez
- Damon Jones as Victor
- Richie Merritt
- Dipti Mehta
- Ben Falcone
Production
In July 2017, it was reported that New Line Cinema had purchased the screenplay by Steve Mallory, with Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone on board the project to produce through their On the Day Productions banner.[1][2] In April 2018, it was announced that McCarthy would star in the film and Falcone would direct it, marking their fourth actor-director collaboration.[3][4] In June 2018, James Corden joined the cast, to voice the titular "Super Intelligence".[5] In July 2018, Bobby Cannavale, Brian Tyree Henry, and Sam Richardson joined the cast.[6][7][8]
The film started principal production right after McCarthy wrapped filming The Kitchen, on July 16, 2018,[3] and wrapped on August 31, 2018.[9] Some scenes were filmed at Georgia Tech.[10][11]
Release
The film will debut on HBO Max, after Falcone felt the film would be better suited on a streaming platform.[12] The film was originally scheduled to be released theatrically on December 25, 2019, but was moved five days earlier to December 20, 2019,[13][14] before being moved to late 2020.[15]
References
- ^ "Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone Reteam With Steve Mallory for 'Super-Intelligence' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 2018-07-19. Retrieved 2018-04-10.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (July 25, 2017). "Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone to Produce Pitch From 'The Boss' Co-Writer". Archived from the original on June 20, 2018. Retrieved June 18, 2018.
- ^ a b "Melissa McCarthy, Ben Falcone Tackling Action Comedy 'Super-Intelligence' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 2018-07-19. Retrieved 2018-04-10.
- ^ "Ben Falcone Directing Wife Melissa McCarthy in Action-Comedy "Super-Intelligence" for New Line". April 10, 2018. Archived from the original on July 24, 2019. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (June 13, 2018). "James Corden to Voice Title Character in Melissa McCarthy's 'Super Intelligence' (EXCLUSIVE)". Archived from the original on June 13, 2018. Retrieved June 13, 2018.
- ^ Sneider, Jeff (July 10, 2018). "Exclusive: 'Ant-Man's' Bobby Cannavale Joins Melissa McCarthy in 'Superintelligence'". Archived from the original on January 9, 2020. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ Sneider, Jeff (July 19, 2018). "Exclusive: 'Atlanta' Star Brian Tyree Henry to Join Melissa McCarthy in 'Superintelligence'". Archived from the original on January 9, 2020. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ "Sam Richardson Joins Melissa McCarthy in 'Superintelligence' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 2018-07-25. Retrieved 2018-07-24.
- ^ https://twitter.com/benfalcone/status/1035682175344095233
- ^ "New Melissa McCarthy movie needs a ton of extras!". 11Alive.com. Retrieved 2020-06-02.
- ^ Superintelligence, retrieved 2020-06-02
- ^ Anthony D'Alessandro and Mike Fleming Jr (October 17, 2019). "Melissa McCarthy & Director Ben Falcone On Choosing HBO Max Bow Instead Of WB Xmas Release For 'Superintelligence'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 17, 2019. Retrieved October 17, 2019.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 22, 2019). "Warner Bros. Release Date Changes: 'The Goldfinch' Goes Earlier In Fall, 'Superintelligence' Shifts & Ben Affleck Drama Dated". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 22, 2019. Retrieved March 22, 2019.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (April 20, 2018). "Warner Bros Dates Melissa McCarthy Comedy 'Superintelligence' & Michael B. Jordan's 'Just Mercy'". Deadline. Archived from the original on March 30, 2019. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2020-05-03. Retrieved 2020-05-01.
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