The Last Word (2017 film)
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| Directed by | Mark Pellington |
| Written by | Stuart Ross Fink |
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| Cinematography | Eric Koretz |
| Music by | Nathan Matthew David |
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| Distributed by | Bleecker Street |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Last Word is an upcoming American drama film directed by Mark Pellington, from a screenplay by Stuart Ross Fink. It stars Amanda Seyfried and Shirley MacLaine.
It is scheduled to be released on March 10, 2017, by Bleecker Street.
Plot
A retired businesswoman wants to control everything around her, including her own obituary, so she writes her own to ensure her life story is told her way. A young writer at the local newspaper takes up the task of finding out the truth.
Cast
- Amanda Seyfried as Anne Sherman
- Shirley MacLaine as Harriett
- Anne Heche
- Tom Everett Scott
- Scott Speedman
- Thomas Sadoski
- Joel Murray as Joe Mueller
- Adina Porter as Bree Wilson
- Phillip Baker Hall
- Sarah Baker as Zoe
- Steven Culp as Sam Serman
- Basil Hoffman as Christopher George
Production
In September 2015, it was announced that Amanda Seyfried and Shirley MacLaine would star in the film, with Mark Pellington directing from a screenplay by Stuart Ross Fink, while Myriad Pictures would handle sales and finance the film.[1] In February 2016, Anne Heche, Phillip Baker Hall, Scott Speedman, and Tom Everett Scott joined the cast of the film.[2] Nathan Matthew David composed the films score.[3]
Filming
Principal photography began on February 3, 2016.[4] and concluded on March 11, 2016.[5]
Release
In November 2015, Bleecker Street acquired U.S distribution rights to the film.[6] It is scheduled to be released on March 10, 2017.[7]
References
- ^ Busch, Anita (September 12, 2015). "Myriad Pictures Will Finance Shirley MacLaine, Amanda Seyfried Starring 'The Last Word'". Deadline.com. Retrieved July 25, 2016.
- ^ McNary, Dave (February 9, 2016). "Anne Heche, Philip Baker Hall Join Shirley MacLaine-Amanda Seyfried's 'Last Word'". Variety. Retrieved July 25, 2016.
- ^ "Mark Wellington's The Last Word To Feature Music by Nathan Matthew David". FilmMusicReporter.com. July 6, 2016. Retrieved July 25, 2016.
- ^ "On the Set for 2/5/16: Vin Diesel & Nina Dobrev Start Shooting 'xXx' Sequel, Ben Affleck Wraps Production on 'Live by Night'". SSN Insider. February 5, 2016. Retrieved July 25, 2016.
- ^ "On the Set for 3/11/16: Taraji P. Henson & Octavia Spencer Team Up for 'Hidden Figures' While Jordan Peele, Allison Williams & Catherine Keener Wrap 'Get Out'". SSN Insider. March 11, 2016. Retrieved July 25, 2016.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (November 2, 2015). "Shirley MacLaine-Amanda Seyfried Dramedy 'The Last Word' Lands At Bleecker Street". Deadline.com. Retrieved July 25, 2016.
- ^ "The Last Word". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved November 18, 2016.