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The Neon Demon
Directed byNicolas Winding Refn
StarringElle Fanning
Alessandro Nivola
Keanu Reeves
Christina Hendricks
Abbey Lee Kershaw
Jena Malone
Bella Heathcote
Charles Baker
Jamie Clayton
CinematographyNatasha Braier
Edited byMatthew Newman
Music byCliff Martinez
Distributed byAmazon Studios
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Neon Demon is an upcoming American-Danish horror thriller film directed by Nicolas Winding Refn and co-written by Mary Laws and Refn and starring Elle Fanning. Filming began on March 30, 2015 in Los Angeles.

Plot

Jesse, an aspiring model, moves to Los Angeles, where her vitality and youth are devoured by a group of beauty-obsessed women who will take any means to get what she has.

Cast

Production

On November 3, 2014, Nicolas Winding Refn's production company Space Rocket Nation alongside its co-financiers Gaumont Film Company and Wild Bunch announced that Refn's next film would be titled The Neon Demon, to be filmed in Los Angeles (California, US) in early 2015.[1] On January 6, 2015, Elle Fanning joined the film to play an aspiring model, caught in a world of beauty and demise.[2] On January 29, Abbey Lee Kershaw was added to the cast to play the role of Sarah.[3] On February 5, more cast was added to the film, including Keanu Reeves, Christina Hendricks, Jena Malone and Bella Heathcote.[4] On March 17, 2015, Karl Glusman was set to star in the film.[5] Desmond Harrington was added to the cast on March 30, 2015.[6]

Filming

Principal photography on the film began in Los Angeles on March 30, 2015.[7][8]

Release

Amazon Studios acquired the distribution rights to the film in November 2015.[9]

References

  1. ^ "Nordisk Film & TV Fond :: Nicolas Winding Refn Readies Danish/French Horror Tale". Retrieved 20 January 2015.
  2. ^ Sneider, Jeff (January 6, 2015). "Elle Fanning to Star in Nicolas Winding Refn's Horror Movie 'Neon Demon' (Exclusive)". thewrap.com. Retrieved February 6, 2015.
  3. ^ Fleming Jr, Mike (January 29, 2015). "Nicolas Winding Refn Sets Abbey Lee To Star In 'Neon Demon'". deadline.com. Retrieved February 6, 2015.
  4. ^ Keslassy, Elsa (February 5, 2015). "Keanu Reeves, Christina Hendricks Join Cast of Nicolas Refn's 'The Neon Demon'". variety.com. Retrieved February 6, 2015.
  5. ^ Kroll, Justin (March 17, 2015). "Karl Glusman Signs With WME; Joins Nic Refn's 'The Neon Demon'". variety.com. Retrieved March 31, 2015.
  6. ^ McNary, Dave (March 30, 2015). "Desmond Harrington Joins Elle Fanning in 'Neon Demon'". variety.com. Retrieved March 31, 2015.
  7. ^ "On the Set for 3/30/15: Brad Pitt, Christian Bale & Ryan Gosling Start on 'The Big Short', Julianne Moore Wraps 'Maggie's Plan' & More". ssninsider.com. March 30, 2015. Retrieved March 31, 2015.
  8. ^ Lesnick, Silas (March 30, 2015). "Production Begins on Nicolas Winding Refn's The Neon Demon". comingsoon.net. Retrieved March 31, 2015.
  9. ^ Evry, Max (November 9, 2015). "Amazon Acquires The Neon Demon, Plus New Elle Fanning Image". comingsoon.net. Retrieved November 10, 2015.