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The Greatest Showman
Teaser poster
Directed byMichael Gracey
Screenplay by
Story byJenny Bicks
Produced by
Starring
CinematographySeamus McGarvey
Edited byJoe Hutshing
Music byJohn Debney (score)
Pasek and Paul (songs)
Production
companies
Distributed by20th Century Fox
Release date
  • December 25, 2017 (2017-12-25) (United States)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Greatest Showman is an upcoming American biographical musical drama film directed by Michael Gracey, and written by Jenny Bicks and Bill Condon. It stars Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Michelle Williams, Rebecca Ferguson and Zendaya and tells the story of how P. T. Barnum started the Barnum & Bailey Circus. The film is scheduled to be released by 20th Century Fox on December 25, 2017 in the United States.

Plot

The story of American showman P. T. Barnum, founder of the circus that became the famous traveling Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.

Cast

Production

The project was first announced in 2009, with Jackman in the title role.[1] In August 2011, Fox hired commercials director and visual effects artist Michael Gracey to direct.[2] At this point, according to Entertainment Weekly, the movie was a straight biopic without any song or dance numbers, but after Gracey's suggestion the movie evolved into a musical. According to Jackman the seven year development was, in part, due to studios not willing to take a risk on an original musical. [3]

The part of Jenny Lind was being scripted for Anne Hathaway, but Rebecca Ferguson got the part instead. On June 15, 2016, it was reported that Zac Efron began negotiations with the studio to star in the film.[4] In July 2016, Michelle Williams was cast.

Filming

Rehearsals on the film began in October 2016 in New York City, while principal photography began on November 22, 2016.[5][6]

Release

The Greatest Showman was originally scheduled to be released by 20th Century Fox on December 25, 2016.[7] The film was pushed back a year from its original release date of December 25, 2016 to December 25, 2017 to avoid competition with La La Land.[8]

See also

  • Barnum, a Broadway musical based on the same subject matter

References

  1. ^ Jagernauth, Kevin. [Michael Gracey To Direct Hugh Jackman Musical ‘The Greatest Showman On Earth’ "Michael Gracey To Direct Hugh Jackman Musical 'The Greatest Showman On Earth'"]. Indiewire. Retrieved 10 July 2017. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  2. ^ McClintock, Pamela; Kit, Borys (August 17, 2011). "Michael Gracey to Direct 'The Greatest Showman on Earth'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 12, 2016.
  3. ^ Stack, Tim. "The Greatest Showman first look: Hugh Jackman heads to the big top as P.T. Barnum". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 10 July 2017.
  4. ^ McNary, Dave (June 15, 2016). "Zac Efron in Talks to Join Hugh Jackman's 'Greatest Showman' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved June 16, 2016.
  5. ^ "'The Greatest Showman', starring Hugh Jackman & Zac Efron, begins filming in NYC soon!". On Location Vacations. November 10, 2016. Retrieved November 17, 2016.
  6. ^ "Hugh Jackman sings happy birthday to good pal Zac Efron". Mail Online. October 25, 2016. Retrieved November 23, 2016.
  7. ^ McClintock, Pamela (September 18, 2015). "Hugh Jackman's 'Greatest Showman on Earth' Pushed a Year to Christmas 2017". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 12, 2016.
  8. ^ Dornbush, Jonathon (January 6, 2015). "Fox sets release dates for 'Gambit,' 'Assassin's Creed,' more films". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved July 12, 2016.
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