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Vice
Teaser poster
Directed byAdam McKay
Written byAdam McKay
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyGreig Fraser
Edited byHank Corwin
Music byNicholas Britell
Production
companies
Distributed byAnnapurna Pictures
Release dates
Running time
132 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$60 million[1][2]

Vice is a 2018 American biographical comedy-drama film written and directed by Adam McKay. The film stars Christian Bale as Dick Cheney,[3] with Amy Adams, Steve Carell, Sam Rockwell, Alison Pill and Jesse Plemons in supporting roles. The plot follows Cheney in his desire to become known as the most powerful Vice President in America's history.[4][5] It is the second theatrical film to depict the George W. Bush administration, following Oliver Stone's W., and the third collaboration between Bale and Adams, following The Fighter and American Hustle.

The film was announced in November 2016, with McKay set to write and direct. Bale signed on to play Cheney in April 2017, and much of the cast joined throughout the rest of the year. Principal photography began in September 2017. Vice is scheduled to be released in the United States on December 25, 2018, by Annapurna Pictures.[6] At the 76th Golden Globe Awards, the film received a leading six nominations, including for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.

Cast

Production

On November 22, 2016, it was announced that Paramount Pictures had come on board to handle the rights to a drama about Dick Cheney, who moved from Halliburton chief executive to become reputedly the most powerful Vice President in American history, and the screenplay was to be written by Adam McKay, who would also direct.[9] The film would be produced by Plan B producers Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner, along with McKay and his Gary Sanchez partners, Will Ferrell and Kevin Messick.[9] Bale signed on to play Cheney in April 2017, and gained 40 pounds for the role.[10][11] On August 22, Bill Pullman was cast as Nelson Rockefeller, and a title of Backseat was announced.[12] On August 31, Sam Rockwell was cast as George W. Bush[13] while Stefania LaVie Owen was also cast in an undisclosed role.[14] In September 2017, Adam Bartley joined the cast.[15]

Principal production commenced in late September 2017.[16] Tyler Perry and Lily Rabe joined the film in October as Colin Powell and Liz Cheney, respectively.[17][18]

Release

Vice is scheduled to be released on December 25, 2018.[19][6] It was previously scheduled to be released on December 14, 2018.[20] The film premiered at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills on December 11, 2018.[21]

The official trailer was released on October 3, 2018.[6]

Awards

Award Category Nominee(s) Result Ref(s)
AACTA International Awards Best Actor Christian Bale Pending [22]
Best Supporting Actress Amy Adams Pending
Best Supporting Actor Sam Rockwell Pending
Best Film Vice Pending
Chicago Film Critics Association Best Actor Christian Bale Nominated [23]
Best Original Screenplay Adam McKay Nominated
Critics' Choice Movie Awards Best Picture Vice Pending [24]
Best Actor Christian Bale Pending
Best Supporting Actress Amy Adams Pending
Best Acting Ensemble The Cast of Vice Pending
Best Director Adam McKay Pending
Best Actor in a Comedy Christian Bale Pending
Best Original Screenplay Adam McKay Pending
Best Editing Hank Corwin Pending
Best Hair and Makeup Vice Pending
Detroit Film Critics Society Best Ensemble The cast of Vice Won [25]
Best Screenplay Adam McKay Won
Best Director Adam McKay Won
Best Actor Christian Bale Nominated
Best Supporting Actress Amy Adams Nominated
Golden Globe Awards Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy Vice Pending [26]
Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy Christian Bale Pending
Supporting Actress Amy Adams Pending
Supporting Actor Sam Rockwell Pending
Best Director Adam McKay Pending
Best Screenplay Adam McKay Pending
Los Angeles Online Film Critics Society Best Actor Christian Bale Nominated [27]
Best Supporting Actress Amy Adams Nominated
Best Original Screenplay Adam McKay Won
New York Film Critics Online Awards Top 10 Films Vice Won [28]
Philadelphia Film Critics Circle Best Actor Christian Bale Won [29]
Best Director Adam McKay Nominated
Best Screenplay Adam McKay Nominated
San Diego Film Critics Society Best Actor Christian Bale Nominated [30]
Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role Christian Bale Pending [31]
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role Amy Adams Pending
Seattle Film Critics Society Best Ensemble Cast The Cast of Vice Pending [32]
St. Louis Gateway Film Critics Association Best Picture Vice Pending [33]
Best Director Adam McKay Pending
Best Actor Christian Bale Pending
Best Supporting Actress Amy Adams Pending
Best Supporting Actor Steve Carell Pending
Best Adapted Screenplay Adam McKay Pending
Best Editing Hank Corwin Pending
Best Scene Ending of Vice Pending
Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Award The Joe Barber Award for Best Portrayal of Washington, D.C Vice Won [34]
Best Acting Ensemble The cast of Vice Nominated
Best Actor Christian Bale Nominated

References

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  4. ^ Agar, Chris (August 18, 2017). "Dick Cheney Biopic: George W. Bush Actor & More Revealed". Screen Rant. Montreal, Quebec, Canada: Valnet, Inc. Retrieved September 3, 2017.
  5. ^ Patten, Dominic (August 22, 2017). "Bill Pullman joins Adam McKay's Dick Cheney movie as a veep himself". Deadline Hollywood. Los Angeles, California: Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved September 3, 2017.
  6. ^ a b c Sippell, Margeaux (October 3, 2018). "Christian Bale Transforms Into Dick Cheney in 'Vice' First Trailer (Watch)". Variety. Los Angeles, California: Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved 2018-10-06.
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  11. ^ Miller, Julie (October 2, 2017). "See Christian Bale's Incredible Dick Cheney Transformation in First Vice Photo". Vanity Fair. New York City: Condé Nast. Retrieved December 11, 2018.
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  14. ^ N'Duka, Amanda (August 31, 2017). "Dick Cheney Biopic Casts Stefania LaVie Owen; Robert Knepper, Armin Amiri Join '1st Born'; Tom Choi In 'Truth Or Dare'". Deadline Hollywood. Los Angeles, California: Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved September 19, 2017. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
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  16. ^ McNary, Dave (August 31, 2017). "Sam Rockwell in Talks to Play George W. Bush in Adam McKay's 'Cheney'". Variety. Los Angeles, California: Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved September 19, 2017. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  17. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (October 10, 2017). "Tyler Perry To Play Colin Powell In Adam McKay's Dick Cheney Pic". Deadline Hollywood. Los Angeles, California: Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved December 11, 2018.
  18. ^ Busch, Anita (October 12, 2017). "Lily Rabe Will Portray Liz Cheney In Annapurna Feature About Dick Cheney". Deadline Hollywood. Los Angeles, California: Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 11, 2018.
  19. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 28, 2018). "Adam McKay's Dick Cheney Project Now Titled 'Vice'; Will Go Wide On Christmas Day". Deadline Hollywood. Los Angeles, California: Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
  20. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 9, 2018). "Annapurna Dates Films By Adam McKay, Babak Anvari & Sundance Acquisition 'Sorry To Bother You'". Deadline Hollywood. Los Angeles, California: Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved February 9, 2018.
  21. ^ St. Clair, Matthew (December 12, 2018). "'Vice': Stars were on the red carpet for the world premiere in LA". USA Today. Retrieved December 13, 2018.
  22. ^ "AACTA International Awards Announces 2018 Nominees". Variety. December 10, 2018. Retrieved December 10, 2018.
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  29. ^ Sheehan, Phil (December 10, 2018). "2019 Oscars: 'Roma,' Christian Bale win with Philadelphia film critics". Gold Derby. Retrieved December 10, 2018.
  30. ^ "2018 San Diego Film Critics Society's Award Nominations". December 7, 2018. Retrieved December 8, 2018.
  31. ^ Patrick Hipes (December 12, 2018). "SAG Awards Nominations: 'A Star Is Born', 'Mrs. Maisel', 'Ozark' Lead Way – The Full List". Deadline.
  32. ^ "Seattle Film Critics Like The Favourite – Awards Daily". December 10, 2018. Retrieved December 10, 2018.
  33. ^ "2018 StLFCA Annual Award Nominations". St. Louis Gateway Film Critics Association. Retrieved December 9, 2018.
  34. ^ "The 2018 WAFCA Awards". December 3, 2018. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
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