The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat is an upcoming American drama film directed by Tina Mabry and written by Mabry and Gina Prince-Bythewood. Based on the 2013 novel of the same name by Edward Kelsey Moore, it stars Uzo Aduba, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Sanaa Lathan, Russell Hornsby, and Mekhi Phifer.
| The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat | |
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| Directed by | Tina Mabry |
| Screenplay by |
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| Based on | The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat by Edward Kelsey Moore |
| Produced by |
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| Cinematography | Sean McElwee |
| Music by | Kathryn Bostic |
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| Distributed by | Searchlight Pictures |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $23 million[1] |
It is scheduled to be released by Searchlight Pictures on Hulu in the United States.[2]
Premise edit
Three best friends who call themselves "The Supremes" have experienced life together through the good and bad, and are now finding their friendship tested.
Cast edit
- Uzo Aduba
- Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
- Sanaa Lathan
- Russell Hornsby
- Mekhi Phifer
- Kyanna Simone
- Tati Gabrielle
- Julian McMahon
- Vondie Curtis-Hall
- Abigail Achiri
- Dijon Means
- Xavier Mills
- Cleveland Berto
- Ryan Paynter
- Tony Winters
- Raymond Greene-Joyner
- Jason Turner
Production edit
In December 2020, an adaptation of Edward Kelsey Moore's novel The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat was in development, which will be directed by Tina Mabry, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Gina Prince-Bythewood. It will be a co-production between Searchlight Pictures and Temple Hill Entertainment.[3] It was announced in July 2022 that Uzo Aduba, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor and Sanaa Lathan were cast to star in the film.[4] In September, Russell Hornsby was added to the cast,[5] with Mekhi Phifer joining the follow month.[6] In October 2022, Kyanna Simone, Tati Gabrielle and Abigail Achiri joined the cast.[7]
Filming began on October 12, 2022, in Wilmington, North Carolina.[8] Production ran until mid-November.[9] It wrapped up by November 11, 2022, with Dijon Means, Xavier Mills, Cleveland Berto, Jason Turner and Ryan Paynter having joined the cast.[10]
References edit
- ^ Overton, Rodney (October 21, 2022). "2 new movies filming in NC with combined budgets of $30 million; settings in Wilmington and Charlotte". WNCN. Retrieved October 24, 2022.
- ^ "Home - Searchlight Pictures Pressroom". Retrieved May 3, 2024.
- ^ Jackson, Angelique (December 1, 2020). "Tina Mabry & Gina Prince-Bythewood to Adapt 'The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat' at Searchlight (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (July 21, 2022). "Uzo Aduba, Aunjanue Ellis & Sanaa Lathan To Star In Searchlight's The Supremes At Earl's All-You-Can-Eat". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 21, 2022.
- ^ Jackson, Angelique (September 27, 2022). "Russell Hornsby Joins Uzo Aduba, Aunjanue Ellis and Sanaa Lathan in The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
- ^ Vlessing, Etan (October 5, 2022). "Mekhi Phifer to Star in Searchlight's The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
- ^ Jackson, Angelique (October 13, 2022). "Tina Mabry's 'The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat' Adds Kyanna Simone, Tati Gabrielle and Abigail Achiri (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved October 24, 2022.
- ^ King, Kevin P. (September 29, 2022). "TW Cast & Recruit The Supremes At Earl's All-You-Can-Eat, Wilmington, NC – Multiple Roles Added For Filming on Oct. 12th". The Southern Casting Call. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
- ^ Fleming, Jendaya (October 6, 2022). "Do you want to be in a movie? Extras needed for filming in Wilmington". WPDE-TV. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (November 14, 2022). "'The Supremes At Earl's All-You-Can-Eat' Adds Four As Searchlight Film Wraps Production". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 22, 2022.
