The Informers (2008 film)
| The Informers | |
|---|---|
| File:Informerspost.jpg Teaser poster | |
| Directed by | Gregor Jordan |
| Written by | Bret Easton Ellis Nicholas Jarecki Novel: Bret Easton Ellis |
| Produced by | Marco Weber |
| Starring | Billy Bob Thornton Winona Ryder Kim Basinger Mickey Rourke Brad Renfro Amber Heard |
| Distributed by | Senator Entertainment |
Release date | April 24, 2009 |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Informers is an upcoming 2009 American ensemble film written by Bret Easton Ellis and Nicholas Jarecki and directed by Gregor Jordan. The film is based on Ellis' 1994 collection of short stories of the same name.
Filming took place in Los Angeles, Uruguay, and Buenos Aires. It was the last film for actor Brad Renfro before his death on January 15, 2008 at the age of 25.
Premise
An article published by Reuters described the story as "seven stories taking course during a week in the life of movie executives, rock stars, a vampire and other morally challenged characters", set in 1980s Los Angeles.[1] The supernatural content will not be included in the final film, however.[2]
Cast
- Jon Foster as Graham
- Kim Basinger as Laura
- Billy Bob Thornton as William
- Cameron Goodman as Susan
- Winona Ryder as Cheryl Laine
- Amber Heard as Christie
- Aaron Himelstein as Raymond
- Lou Taylor Pucci as Tim Price
- Chris Isaak as Les Price
- Jessica Stroup as Rachel
- Mel Raido as Bryan Metro
- Brad Renfro as Jack
- Mickey Rourke as Peter
- Rhys Ifans as Roger
- Angela Sarafyan as Mary
- Simone Kessell as Nina Metro
- Suzanne Ford as Bruce's Mom
- Katy Mixon as Patty
Brandon Routh was originally cast as Jamie, but is absent from the finished movie after a decision to excise all the "vampire scenes" from the film adaptation.[2] Ashley Olsen was originally cast as Christie, but withdrew and was replaced by Heard.[citation needed]
Production
Filming began on October 12, 2007 in Los Angeles, and later moved to Uruguay and Buenos Aires before wrapping on December 6, 2007.[1]
Actor Jon Foster has announced that the supernatural elements of the short stories, including zombies and vampires, have been removed from the film adaptation.[2]
Release
The film premiered at Sundance Film Festival on January 22, 2009.[3]
References
- ^ a b Borys Kit (2007-10-22). "Chris Isaak sings new tune for "Informers"". Reuters. Retrieved 2007-10-24.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ a b c Kaleem Aftab (2008-03-10). "Exclusive: Undead Removed From Informers". IGN UK. Retrieved 2008-03-30.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ http://festival.sundance.org/2009/film_events/films/informers