Slingshot is an upcoming American science fiction psychological thriller film directed by Mikael Håfström and written by R. Scott Adams and Nathan Parker. It stars Casey Affleck, Laurence Fishburne, Emily Beecham, Tomer Kapon, David Morrissey, and Mark Ebulué.
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| Directed by | Mikael Håfström |
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| Cinematography | Pär M Ekberg |
| Music by | Lorne Balfe |
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| Distributed by | Bleecker Street |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Premise edit
An astronaut on a possibly fatally endangered mission to Saturn's moon Titan struggles to keep his grip on reality.[1]
Cast edit
- Casey Affleck as John[2]
- Laurence Fishburne as Captain Franks[2]
- Emily Beecham as Zoe[2]
- Tomer Capone as Nash[2]
- David Morrissey as Napier[2]
- Mark Ebulué as Gordon[2]
Production edit
On November 23, 2021, it was announced that Mikael Håfström would direct from a screenplay by R. Scott Adams and Nathan Parker. The film was produced by Bluestone Entertainment. Barry Chusid was the production designer and Pär M Ekberg was the cinematographer. Alongside the film announcement, Casey Affleck, Laurence Fishburne, Emily Beecham, Tomer Capone, David Morrissey, and Mark Ebulué were cast.[2] Chelsea Ellis Bloch and Marisol Roncali were the casting directors.[3] Filming began on December 1, 2021, at Korda Studios and other locations in Budapest, Hungary.[4][1] Lorne Balfe composed the score after previously collaborating with Håfström on Outside the Wire.[2][5]
Release edit
In February 2024, Bleecker Street acquired US distribution rights to the film.[6] The film is scheduled to be released on August 23, 2024, in the United States.
References edit
- ^ a b Ritman, Alex (November 23, 2021). "Casey Affleck to Lead Sci-Fi Thriller Slingshot With Laurence Fishburne, Emily Beecham". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Grater, Tom (November 23, 2021). "Casey Affleck, Laurence Fishburne & Emily Beecham Starring In Sci-Fi Thriller Slingshot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
- ^ Ravindran, Manori (November 23, 2021). "Casey Affleck, Laurence Fishburne, Emily Beecham Headline Sci-Fi Thriller Slingshot From Bluestone Entertainment". Variety. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
- ^ Reporter, Budapest (December 2, 2021). "Sci-Fi thriller Slingshot to be filmed in Hungary". The Budapest Reporter. Archived from the original on December 2, 2021. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
- ^ "Lorne Balfe to Score Mikael Håfström's Slingshot". Film Music Reporter. November 23, 2021. Archived from the original on November 24, 2021. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
- ^ Lodderhose, Diana (February 14, 2024). "Bleecker Street Acquires U.S. Rights To Casey Affleck & Laurence Fishburne Starrer Slingshot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
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