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Rings
Directed byF. Javier Gutiérrez
StarringMatilda Lutz
Alex Roe
Johnny Galecki
CinematographySharone Meir
Distributed byParamount Pictures
Release date
2016
CountryUnited States[1]
LanguageEnglish
Budget$33 million[2]

Rings, previously titled as The Ring 3D, is an upcoming American supernatural psychological horror film directed by F. Javier Gutiérrez and written by David Loucka, Jacob Aaron Estes and Akiva Goldsman. This is the third film in the American series based on the Japanese horror film Ringu, following The Ring and The Ring Two. The film is produced by Laurie MacDonald and executive produced by Guillermo del Toro.[4] The film stars Matilda Lutz, Alex Roe and Johnny Galecki. Principal photography began on March 23, 2015 in Atlanta.

Cast

Production

Paramount Pictures announced the initially titled The Ring 3D with F. Javier Gutiérrez directing.[5] In August 2014, Paramount was in talks with Akiva Goldsman to write a third draft of the screenplay, previously worked on by David Loucka and Jacob Aaron Estes.[6] In November, Gutiérrez posted an Instagram photo that showed that the current title of the sequel is Rings.[7] On January 16, 2015, Matilda Lutz was added to the cast for the lead role.[8] Alex Roe was cast for the male lead role on March 20, 2015.[9] Aimee Teegarden joined the cast on March 27, 2015.[10] Johnny Galecki had signed on to star in the film on April 1, 2015, he would be playing Gabriel, a professor who mentors and helps both Holt and Julia.[11] The film had been rumored to be a prequel, however Gutierrez had stated that was not true and that the film is taking place 13 years after the events of The Ring.[12]

Filming

Principal photography on the film began on March 23, 2015 in Atlanta.[4][13]

Release

Paramount Pictures set the film for a November 13, 2015 release.[14] However, in September 2015, the film was pulled from the schedule.[15]

References

  1. ^ "Ring 3D (2015)". Baseline. Retrieved June 13, 2015 – via The New York Times.
  2. ^ http://www.the-numbers.com/movie/Rings#tab=summary
  3. ^ "Rings". Back Stage. Retrieved June 13, 2015.
  4. ^ a b Evry, Max (March 23, 2015). "Production Begins on Horror Sequel Rings". comingsoon.net. Retrieved March 23, 2015.
  5. ^ "Paramount Sets F. Javier Gutiérrez To Helm 'Ring' Threequel". Deadline. Retrieved 2014-07-18.
  6. ^ "Akiva Goldsman Circling 'Ring 3′ Rewrite". Deadline. Retrieved 2014-11-29.
  7. ^ "Photo by fj6utierrez". F. Javier Gutiérrez. Retrieved 2014-11-29.
  8. ^ Sneider, Jeff (January 16, 2015). "Paramount's 'The Ring' Reboot 'Rings' Casts Newcomer as Female Lead (Exclusive)". thewrap.com. Retrieved March 20, 2015.
  9. ^ Busch, Anita (March 20, 2015). "Alex Roe Takes 'Rings' At Paramount". deadline.com. Retrieved March 20, 2015.
  10. ^ Lincoln, Ross (March 27, 2015). "Aimee Teegarden Joins Paramount's 'Rings'; Clemens Schick To Menace 'The Lake'". deadline.com. Retrieved March 27, 2015.
  11. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 1, 2015). "Johnny Galecki Hooks On To Paramount's Horror Threequel 'Rings'". deadline.com. Retrieved April 3, 2015.
  12. ^ Shaw-Williams, H. (23 March 2015). "'Rings' Takes Place 13 Years After 'The Ring'; Director Confirms Filming Has Begun". Retrieved 22 June 2015.
  13. ^ "On the Set for 3/23/15: Ryan Reynolds Starts Shooting 'Deadpool', Chloë Grace Moretz Begins 'November Criminal' & More". ssninsider.com. March 23, 2015. Retrieved March 23, 2015.
  14. ^ McNary, Dave (January 27, 2015). "Paramount Sets 'Rings' for Nov. 13, Moves Back 'Paranormal Activity'". variety.com. Retrieved March 24, 2015.
  15. ^ http://www.thewrap.com/paramount-bumps-the-ring-sequel-from-2015-release-slate/


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