This Is the Night (2021 film)
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Directed by | James DeMonaco |
Written by | James DeMonaco |
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Cinematography | Anastas Michos |
Edited by | Keith Fraase |
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Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
This Is the Night is an upcoming American drama film written and directed by James DeMonaco. It stars Naomi Watts, Frank Grillo, Bobby Cannavale, Method Man and Jonah Hauer-King.[1] Jason Blum is serving as a producer under his Blumhouse Productions banner and Sebastien Lemercier is serving as a producer under his Man in a Tree Productions banner.
Plot
In 1982, a teen named Anthony embarks on a quest in his town that draws in his family members.
Cast
- Naomi Watts
- Frank Grillo
- Bobby Cannavale
- Method Man as Louis
- Raquel Castro as Anna Tocci
- Lenny Venito as Carmine
- Jonah Hauer-King as Christian
- Max Casella
- River Alexander
- Chase Vacnin
- Lucius Hoyos
- Cody Fairless-Lee as Anthony
- Madelyn Cline as Sophia Larocca
Production
On May 15, 2018, Blumhouse Productions and Man in a Tree Productions announced James DeMonaco would be writing and directing a drama film titled Once Upon a Time in Staten Island, with Naomi Watts, Frank Grillo and Bobby Cannavale starring in the film.[2] After a year-long casting call, it was later announced that newcomer Cody Fairless-Lee has been cast as Anthony.[3][4] In August 2020, it was announced the film was re-titled This Is the Night.[5]
Filming
Principal photography began on May 30, 2018.[6]
References
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (May 15, 2018). "Naomi Watts, Frank Grillo To Star In 'Once Upon A Time In Staten Island' For Blumhouse". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 7, 2018.
- ^ Kit, Borys (May 15, 2018). "Naomi Watts, Frank Grillo to Star in Blumhouse Drama 'Once Upon a Time in Staten Island' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 7, 2018.
- ^ "Cast It Talent". Cast It Talent. June 27, 2017. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
- ^ "'The Night' Feature Film Casting Call for Principal Speaking Role". Project Casting. June 27, 2017. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
- ^ "This Is The Night". FilmRatings. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
- ^ Priola, Victoria (May 30, 2018). "Now filming: On the set of James DeMonaco's new Staten Island movie". Silive.com. Retrieved June 7, 2018.