Jump to content

In the Tall Grass (film)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is an old revision of this page, as edited by BoogerD (talk | contribs) at 05:28, 7 October 2018. The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

In the Tall Grass
Directed byVincenzo Natali
Written byVincenzo Natali
Produced by
  • Steve Hoban
  • Jimmy Miller
  • M. Riley
Starring
Distributed byNetflix
Release date
2019
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

In the Tall Grass is an upcoming American horror film directed by Vincenzo Natali and starring Patrick Wilson. It is based on Stephen King and Joe Hill 's 2012 novella of the same name.

Premise

In the Tall Grass takes place when "after hearing a young boy's cry for help, a sister and brother venture into a vast field of grass in Kansas but soon discover that there may be no way out."[1]

Cast

Production

Development

On May 7, 2018, it was announced that Netflix was producing a new adaptation of Stephen King and Joe Hill's short story In the Tall Grass. It is set to be written and directed by Vincenzo Natali and produced by Steve Hoban, Jimmy Miller, and M. Riley.[1][2][3]

Casting

Alongside the initial production announcement, it was confirmed that James Marsden was in negotiations for the film's lead role.[1] On August 7, 2018, it was announced that Marsden had bowed out of the film due to scheduling conflicts and been replaced with Patrick Wilson. Additionally, it was reported that Laysla De Oliveira, Harrison Gilbertson, Avery Whitted, Rachel Wilson, and Will Buie Jr. had also joined the cast.[4][5]

Filming

Principal photography was expected to begin on July 30, 2018 and last until September 14, 2018 in Toronto, Canada.[6] On July 24, 2018, it was reported that a dilapidated church set had been constructed for the film on a rural road in Perth South, Ontario.[7] On September 20, 2018, filming took place outside of a bowling alley in Elmira, Ontario.[8]

References

  1. ^ a b c Fleming Jr, Mike (May 8, 2018). "Netflix Lands Stephen King & Joe Hill Novella 'In The Tall Grass' With James Marsden, Helmer Vincenzo Natali". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
  2. ^ McNary, Dave (May 8, 2018). "Netflix Nabs Rights to Stephen King-Joe Hill's 'In the Tall Grass'". Variety. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
  3. ^ Chitwood, Adam (May 8, 2018). "Netflix Lands Stephen King Adaptation 'In the Tall Grass' with James Marsden". Collider. Retrieved May 9, 2018.
  4. ^ Fleming Jr, Mike (August 7, 2018). "Patrick Wilson, Laysla De Oliveira, Harrison Gilbertson Star In Netflix Stephen King/Joe Hill Novella 'In The Tall Grass'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
  5. ^ Vlessing, Etan (August 7, 2018). "Patrick Wilson, Laysla De Oliveira, Harrison Gilbertson Join Stephen King's 'In the Tall Grass'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
  6. ^ "What's Shooting? | ACTRA Toronto". ACTRA Toronto. Archived from the original on July 24, 2018. Retrieved July 24, 2018. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ Bridge, Terry (July 24, 2018). "Field of screams? Stephen King movie set rises near Stratford". The London Free Press. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
  8. ^ Reiner, Veronica (September 20, 2018). "Elmira Bowl transformed to serve as set for film shoot - ObserverXtra". ObserverXtra. Retrieved September 20, 2018.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=In_the_Tall_Grass_(film)&oldid=862860702"