Crater is an upcoming American coming-of-age science fiction adventure film directed by Kyle Patrick Alvarez from a screenplay by John Griffin. The film is set to be released via streaming on Disney+.
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| Directed by | Kyle Patrick Alvarez |
| Screenplay by | John Griffin |
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| Distributed by | Disney+ |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $53.4 million |
Plot
After his father's death, a boy raised on a lunar mining colony goes on a journey exploring a mysterious crater with his four best friends before he is permanently relocated to another planet.
Cast
- Mckenna Grace
- Isaiah Russell-Bailey
- Billy Barratt
- Orson Hong
- Thomas Boyce
- Scott Mescudi
Production
The spec script by John Griffin was initially featured on the 2015 Black List, an annual list of the best unproduced screenplays of the year, where it received 34 votes.[1] On November 8, 2017, it was announced that 20th Century Fox had purchased the script from a pitch by visual effects supervisor Rpin Suwannath.[2] However, as a result of the acquisition of 21st Century Fox by Disney, development on the project was halted.[3] Shawn Levy was initially in negotiations to direct the film, before being replaced by Kyle Patrick Alvarez on January 12, 2021. Levy was now attached to produce the project instead alongside his 21 Laps Entertainment production partner Dan Levine. Due to the acquisition of Fox, the film was shifted to Disney's streaming service Disney+ for an exclusive streaming premiere instead of the traditional theatrical release.[4] The film had an estimated budget of $53.4 million.[5]
In March 2021, Mckenna Grace was cast in the film alongside Isaiah Russell-Bailey, Billy Barratt, Orson Hong, and Thomas Boyce.[6][7] Scott Mescudi was cast in May.[8]
Principal photography began on June 21, 2021 at Celtic Studios in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.[9] Filming also took place in Los Angeles and lasted until August 20, 2021.[10]
References
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (December 14, 2015). "Black List 2015 Scripts Announced With 'Bubbles' King Of The Jungle – Full List". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 16, 2021. Retrieved May 23, 2021.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (November 8, 2017). "Fox and Shawn Levy Team on Sci-Fi Spec 'Crater' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on August 11, 2020. Retrieved February 23, 2021.
- ^ Geisinger, Gabriella (August 8, 2019). "Fox movies scrapped forever after Disney's big takeover". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on February 12, 2021. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (January 12, 2021). "Kyle Patrick Alvarez To Direct 'Crater' For Disney Plus And 21 Laps Entertainment". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 13, 2021. Retrieved February 23, 2021.
- ^ "Fastlane NextGen: Initial Certification Search" (Type "Crater" in the search box). Louisiana Economic Development. April 8, 2021. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (March 18, 2021). "'Gifted' Breakout Mckenna Grace To Star in 'Crater' For Disney Plus And 21 Laps Entertainment". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 18, 2021. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (March 26, 2021). "Isaiah Russell-Bailey To Star in Disney Plus' 'Crater'; Billy Barratt, Orson Hong And Thomas Boyce Round Out Ensemble". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 27, 2021. Retrieved April 1, 2021.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (May 19, 2021). "Scott Mescudi Joins Sci-Fi Pic 'Crater' For Disney Plus and 21 Laps". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 19, 2021. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
- ^ Boone, Timothy (May 17, 2021). "Disney+ movie to film this summer at Celtic Studios, throughout Baton Rouge". The Advocate. Archived from the original on May 20, 2021. Retrieved June 21, 2021.
- ^ "Crater". Production List. Archived from the original on March 9, 2021. Retrieved May 25, 2021.