Jojo Rabbit
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| Directed by | Taika Waititi |
| Screenplay by | Taika Waititi |
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| Cinematography | Mihai Mălaimare Jr. |
| Edited by | Tom Eagles |
| Music by | Michael Giacchino |
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| Distributed by | Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures |
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Running time | 108 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Jojo Rabbit is an upcoming dark comedy-drama film written and directed by Taika Waititi, based on the book Caging Skies by Christine Leunens. The film stars Roman Griffin Davis, Thomasin McKenzie, Waititi, Rebel Wilson, Stephen Merchant, Alfie Allen, Sam Rockwell, and Scarlett Johansson.
It will have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2019. It is scheduled to be released on October 18, 2019, by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.
Synopsis
During the second world war, lonely German boy Jojo "Rabbit" Betzler (Roman Griffin Davis) has his worldview turned upside down when he discovers that his single mother Rosie (Scarlett Johansson) is hiding a young Jewish girl (Thomasin McKenzie) in their attic. Aided only by his imaginary friend in the form an idiotic version of Adolf Hitler (Taika Waititi), Jojo must confront his blind nationalism.
Cast
- Roman Griffin Davis as Jojo "Rabbit" Betzler
- Scarlett Johansson as Rosie Betzler
- Thomasin McKenzie as Elsa Korr
- Taika Waititi as Adolf Hitler
- Sam Rockwell as Captain Klenzendorf
- Rebel Wilson as Fräulein Rahm
- Stephen Merchant as Captain Deertz
- Alfie Allen as Finkel
Production
In March 2018, it was revealed that Taika Waititi would not only direct but also co-star in the film as an imaginary Adolf Hitler. Speaking of the context of the role, Waititi said "It's my version of... a lonely boy's best version of his hero, which is really his dad", referencing the fact that in the film, the protagonist, a 10-year-old boy, is desperate to join Hitler's ranks during World War II.[2] Later that month, Scarlett Johansson joined the cast to portray the lead child's mother, who is secretly anti-Nazi.[3] In April 2018, Sam Rockwell joined the cast to portray "a Nazi captain who runs a Hitler Youth camp".[4] In May 2018, Rebel Wilson joined the cast to portray "a brutish instructor in the Hitler Youth Camp the young man has just been recruited to attend". Filming was also set to begin in Prague shortly thereafter.[5] Later that month, newcomer Roman Griffin joined the cast to star as Johansson's son while Thomasin McKenzie was cast as the Jewish girl whom Johansson hides in her home.[6] In June 2018, Alfie Allen was cast as Finkel, the second in command to Captain Klenzendorf, while Stephen Merchant was cast as Captain Deertz, a Gestapo agent.[7][8]
Principal production commenced on May 28, 2018.[6] In February 2019, reshoots were being completed.[9]
Release
It will have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2019.[10] It will also screen at Fantastic Fest in September 2019.[11] The film is scheduled to be released on October 18, 2019.[12]
References
- ^ "Jojo Rabbit". Toronto International Film Festival. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
- ^ "'Jojo Rabbit': Taika Waititi to Play Imaginary Hitler in 'Thor: Ragnarok' Director's New Film (Exclusive)". thewrap.com. March 14, 2018. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (March 29, 2018). "Scarlett Johansson to Star in Taika Waititi's 'Jojo Rabbit' for Fox Searchlight (EXCLUSIVE)". variety.com. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
- ^ "Sam Rockwell Joining Scarlett Johansson in Taika Waititi's 'Jojo Rabbit' (Exclusive)". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
- ^ Jr, Mike Fleming; Jr, Mike Fleming (May 22, 2018). "Rebel Wilson Joins Taika Waititi's WWII Satire 'Jojo Rabbit' As Frightful Fraulein".
- ^ a b N'Duka, Amanda; N'Duka, Amanda (May 31, 2018). "Taika Waititi's WWII Pic 'Jojo Rabbit' Adds Thomasin McKenzie".
- ^ Fleming Jr., Mike (June 15, 2018). "'Game Of Thrones' Alfie Allen Joins 'JoJo Rabbit' & 'How To Build A Girl'". Deadline. Retrieved June 15, 2018.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas; Wiseman, Andreas (June 19, 2018). "Stephen Merchant To Play Gestapo Agent In Taika Waititi's WWII Satire 'Jojo Rabbit'".
- ^ "Taika Waititi is Finishing 'Jojo Rabbit' Reshoots, Movie Will Be Released This Fall [TCA 2019]". /Film. February 4, 2019.
- ^ Lang, Brent (July 23, 2019). "Toronto Film Festival: 'Joker,' 'Ford v Ferrari,' 'Hustlers' Among Big Premieres". Variety. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
- ^ Couch, Aaron (July 30, 2019). "Taika Waititi's 'Jojo Rabbit' to Premiere at Fantastic Fest". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 30, 2019.
- ^ Welk, Brian (May 13, 2019). "Taika Waititi's Hitler Satire 'Jojo Rabbit' Lands Fall Release Date". The Wrap. Retrieved May 13, 2019.
External links
- Jojo Rabbit at IMDb
