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Pitch Perfect 2
Teaser poster
Directed byElizabeth Banks
Written byKay Cannon
Produced byElizabeth Banks
Kay Cannon
Paul Brooks
Max Handelman
Jeff Levine
StarringAnna Kendrick
Skylar Astin
Rebel Wilson
Brittany Snow
Ester Dean
Alexis Knapp
Hana Mae Lee
Adam DeVine
Anna Camp
Ben Platt
Kelley Jakle
Chrissie Fit
Hailee Steinfeld
Katey Sagal
Elizabeth Banks
John Michael Higgins
CinematographyJim Denault
Edited byCraig Alpert
Music byMark Mothersbaugh
Production
company
Distributed byUniversal Pictures
Release date
  • May 15, 2015 (2015-05-15)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Pitch Perfect 2 is an upcoming American musical comedy film directed by Elizabeth Banks and written by Kay Cannon, slated for release on May 15, 2015 from Universal Pictures. It is a sequel to the 2012 film Pitch Perfect, which was loosely adapted from Mickey Rapkin's non-fiction book, titled Pitch Perfect: The Quest for Collegiate A Cappella Glory. The film stars Anna Kendrick, Skylar Astin, Rebel Wilson, and Brittany Snow.

Synopsis

The Barden Bellas enter an international acapella competition that no American group has ever won.

Cast

Production

In December 2012, Skylar Astin revealed that he and Rebel Wilson had meetings with Universal Studios about the potential sequel.[7] In April 2013, it was confirmed that a sequel would be released in 2015.[8] Elizabeth Banks will direct the sequel, with Kay Cannon returning as screenwriter.[9] Paul Brooks will produce for Gold Circle Films alongside Banks and Max Handelman. Gold Circle's Scott Niemeyer will executive produce. Cannon is co-producing with Gold Circle's Jeff Levine.[9]

Casting

Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson will return, playing the characters they originated in the first film.[10] Brittany Snow will also reprise her character.[11] On April 24, Chrissie Fit was added to the cast of the film.[2] On May 1, Hailee Steinfeld was added to the cast of the film, playing a new member of the Barden Bellas.[3] On May 5, Adam DeVine was reportedly returning for the film.[1] On May 14, Katey Sagal was added to the cast of the film playing Steinfeld's character's mother.[12] On May 29, Flula Borg was added to the cast.[13] It was confirmed on June 18, 2014 that Christopher Shepard was added to the cast.[5] It was confirmed on June 24, 2014 that Pentatonix will play the role of a rival group to the Barden Bellas. [14] On June 25, Birgitte Hjort Sørensen was confirmed added to the cast.[4]

Filming

On May 21, 2014, shooting was taking place at Louisiana State University campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.[15]

Additional sites:[citation needed]

Music

On December 3, 2014, Mark Mothersbaugh was hired to compose the music for the film.[16]

Release

Marketing

A still from the rehearsals for the film was revealed on May 16, 2014.[17]

The poster was released on November 18, 2014 and the trailer came out the following day.

References

  1. ^ a b Strecker, Erin (May 5, 2014). "Adam DeVine will return for 'Pitch Perfect 2'". ew.com. Retrieved May 7, 2014.
  2. ^ a b "Chrissie Fit Cast In 'Pitch Perfect 2′". deadline.com. April 24, 2014. Retrieved April 25, 2014.
  3. ^ a b "Hailee Steinfeld Joining Pitch Perfect 2". vulture.com. May 1, 2014. Retrieved May 1, 2014.
  4. ^ a b Yamato, Jen (June 25, 2014). "'Pitch Perfect 2′ Taps Danish Import Birgitte Hjort Sørensen". deadline.com. Retrieved June 26, 2014.
  5. ^ a b Banks, Elizabeth (June 20, 2014). "'Pitch Perfect 2′ Extra: Christopher Shepard!!! This is a mash up of Pitch Perfect 2 and The Hunger Games. Amazing crowd, THANK YOU". deadline.com. Retrieved June 20, 2014.
  6. ^ Soden, Dan (June 28, 2014). "WWE Diva Lana Films Role For Pitch Perfect 2". OvertimeNation.com. Retrieved July 5, 2014.
  7. ^ Orange, B. Alan (December 19, 2012). "EXCLUSIVE: Pitch Perfect 2 in the Works; Rebel Wilson to Return". MovieWeb. Retrieved June 14, 2013.
  8. ^ Smith, Grady (April 16, 2013). "'Pitch Perfect' sequel coming in 2015". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved June 14, 2013.
  9. ^ a b Kroll, Justin (January 27, 2014). "Elizabeth Banks to Direct 'Pitch Perfect 2'". Variety. PMC. Retrieved January 27, 2014.
  10. ^ Highfill, Samantha (February 6, 2014). "Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson will return for 'Pitch Perfect 2'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 7, 2014.
  11. ^ Bahr, Lindsaay (February 14, 2014). "Casting Net: Brittany Snow is back for 'Pitch Perfect 2'; Plus, Jessica Alba, more". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 15, 2014. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  12. ^ Kroll, Justin (May 14, 2014). "Katey Sagal Joins Cast of 'Pitch Perfect 2′". variety.com. Retrieved May 15, 2014.
  13. ^ Yamato, Jen (May 29, 2014). "'Pitch Perfect 2′ Adds German YouTuber Flula Borg". deadline.com. Retrieved May 30, 2014.
  14. ^ http://insidemovies.ew.com/2014/06/24/pentatonix-pitch-perfect-2/
  15. ^ Christine (May 20, 2014). "'Pitch Perfect 2′ is filming at LSU tomorrow with lots of extras". onlocationvacations.com. Retrieved May 26, 2014.
  16. ^ "Mark Mothersbaugh to Score 'Pitch Perfect 2′". filmmusicreporter.com. December 3, 2014. Retrieved December 14, 2014.
  17. ^ Anderton, Ethan (May 16, 2014). "First Look: Anna Kendrick & Barden Bellas Back in 'Pitch Perfect 2'". firstshowing.net. Retrieved May 16, 2014.
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