Shell (upcoming film)
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| Directed by | Max Minghella |
| Screenplay by | Jack Stanley |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Shell is an upcoming film directed by Max Minghella, written by Jack Stanley, and starring Elizabeth Moss, Kate Hudson and Kaia Gerber. The film is being produced by Black Bear International, Automatik, and Love & Squalor.
Cast
- Elisabeth Moss as Samantha
- Kate Hudson as Zoe Shannon
- Kaia Gerber as Chloe Benson
Synopsis
Set in the near future, struggling actress Samantha (Moss) gets a free trial at a burgeoning cosmetics company that promises eternal youth, and befriends the company CEO Zoe Shannon (Hudson). However, when she realises other patients have gone missing, including social media influencer Chloe Benson (Garber), Samantha realises all may not be well.[2]
Production
In July 2020, it was announced Max Minghella would direct the film, from a screenplay by Jack Stanley, with Fred Berger, Brian Kavanaugh, and Alicia Van Couvering producing. HBO Max was set to produce and distribute the film.[3] In May 2023, Elisabeth Moss, Kate Hudson and Kaia Gerber joined the cast of the film, with Moss set to produce under her Love & Squalor Pictures banner, and HBO Max no longer attached.[1][4]
Principal photography began in December 2023.[5][6]
References
- ^ a b Fleming Jr, Mike (June 20, 2023). "Prolific 'La La Land' Producer Automatik Merges With Range Media Partners". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
- ^ Devore, Britta (May 4, 2023). "Elisabeth Moss Re-Teams with 'The Handmaid's Tale' Co-Star for Max Minghella's Thriller". Collider. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
- ^ Fleming Jr, Mike (July 9, 2020). "HBO Max Lands Jack Stanley Spec 'Shell' For Max Minghella To Direct". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (May 4, 2023). "Elisabeth Moss, Kate Hudson & Kaia Gerber To Star In Thriller 'Shell' For Director Max Minghella, Automatik & Black Bear International — Cannes Market Hot Package". Hollywood Deadline. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
- ^ "Elisabeth Moss: A Sneak Peek into Her On-Set Style and Upcoming Projects". BNN Breaking. December 27, 2023. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ Braun, Don (January 4, 2024). "Elisabeth Moss Filming "Shell" in Los Angeles 01/03/2024". Celeb Mafia. Retrieved January 7, 2024.