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Bird Box
Directed bySusanne Bier
Screenplay byEric Heisserer
Produced by
Starring
CinematographySalvatore Totino
Production
companies
  • Bluegrass Films
  • Chris Morgan Productions
Distributed byNetflix
Release dates
  • November 12, 2018 (2018-11-12) (AFI)
  • December 21, 2018 (2018-12-21) (worldwide)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$19.8 million[1]

Bird Box is an upcoming American post-apocalyptic horror film directed by Susanne Bier and written by Eric Heisserer, based on the 2014 novel of the same name by Josh Malerman. The film stars Sandra Bullock, Sarah Paulson, Rosa Salazar, Danielle Macdonald, John Malkovich, Trevante Rhodes, Jacki Weaver, Machine Gun Kelly, Lil Rel Howery, David Dastmalchian, Amy Gumenick and Julian Edwards.

It will have its world premiere at AFI Fest on November 12, 2018. The film is scheduled to be released on December 21, 2018 by Netflix.

Cast

Production

Film rights to Bird Box were optioned by Universal Studios in 2013, prior to the book's release.[2][3] Scott Stuber and Chris Morgan were set to produce the film, with Mama director Andy Muschietti attached as director.[3] Screenwriter Eric Heisserer was in negotiations to pen the script.[4] In July 2017, Netflix acquired the rights to the book after Stuber became head of the feature film division of Netflix and will develop the movie with Sandra Bullock and John Malkovich starring.[5][6] Susanne Bier was announced as the director.[5] In October 2017, Danielle Macdonald, Trevante Rhodes, Jacki Weaver, Sarah Paulson, Rosa Salazar, Lil Rel Howery, and Amy Gumenick joined the cast.[7][8] In November 2017, Machine Gun Kelly and David Dastmalchian joined the cast.[9][10]

Filming

Principal photography began in October 2017.[11]

Release

It will have its world premiere at AFI Fest on November 12, 2018.[12] The film is scheduled to be released on December 21, 2018.[13]

References

  1. ^ Film and Television Tax Credit Program Program 2.0 (PDF) (Report). California Film Commission. p. 9. Retrieved October 4, 2018.
  2. ^ "DETROIT PROUD: Josh Malerman". CBS. Retrieved January 25, 2018.
  3. ^ a b Kit, Borys. "'Mama' Director to Helm Adaptation of 'Bird Box' (Exclusive)". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 25, 2018.
  4. ^ "Eric Heisserer In Talks To Adapt 'Bird Box' For Universal". Deadline. Retrieved January 25, 2018.
  5. ^ a b Kroll, Justin. "Sandra Bullock to Star in Netflix Thriller 'Bird Box'". Variety. Retrieved January 25, 2018.
  6. ^ Kroll, Justin. "John Malkovich Joins Sandra Bullock in 'Bird Box'; Eyes Peter Berg's 'Mile 22' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved January 25, 2018.
  7. ^ Kroll, Justin. "Sandra Bullock's 'Bird Box' Rounds Out Starry Cast (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved January 25, 2018.
  8. ^ N'Duka, Amanda. "James Landry Hebert, Adam Bartley Cast In 'Donnybrook'; Amy Gumenick Joins 'Bird Box'". Deadline. Retrieved January 25, 2018.
  9. ^ Kroll, Justin. "Machine Gun Kelly Joins Sandra Bullock in Thriller 'Bird Box'". Variety. Retrieved January 25, 2018.
  10. ^ N'Duka, Amanda. "David Dastmalchian Joins Sandra Bullock In Netflix's 'Bird Box'". Deadline. Retrieved January 25, 2018.
  11. ^ "Susanne Bier Begins Filming Netflix Movie Bird Box". Nordic Drama. October 31, 2017. Retrieved January 25, 2018.
  12. ^ Hammond, Pete (October 11, 2018). "AFI Fest Adds Gala Screenings 'Green Book', 'Widows', World Premiere Of Netflix's 'Bird Box' With Sandra Bullock And 'The Kominsky Method' TV Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
  13. ^ Parfitt, Orlando (January 22, 2018). "15 Netflix Original movies to look out for in 2018". Screen International. Retrieved January 22, 2018.
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