Posts tagged Christina Hendricks
Distribution Rights Picked Up For Ryan Gosling’s Directional Debut ‘How To Catch A Monster’
May 18th
News out of the Cannes Film Festival is that Sierra/Affinity, which is handling international sales on the film, has sold distribution rights in more than 20 territories for Ryan Gosling’s directorial debut, ‘How to Catch a Monster.’ Christina Hendricks, Iain De Caestecker, Saoirse Ronan, Ben Mendelsohn, Eva Mendes, Matt Smith and Rob Zabrecky star in the modern fantasy-drama, for which Gosling has also written the screenplay. Principal hotography for the modern fantasy-drama commences this month in Detroit.
‘How to Catch a Monster’ weaves elements of fantasy noir, and suspense into a modern day fairy tale. Set against the surreal dreamscape of a vanishing city, Billy (Christina Hendricks), a single mother of two, is swept into a macabre and dark fantasy underworld while her teenage son, Bones, discovers a secret road leading to an underwater town. Both Billy and Bones must dive deep into the mystery, if their family is to survive. ‘How to Catch a Monster’ marks Ryan Gosling’s first time writing and directing a feature film. Gosling is an Oscar nominated actor having starred in films including ‘The Place Beyond the Pines,’ ‘Drive,’ ‘Lars and the Real Girl,’ ‘Blue Valentine,’ ‘Gangster Squad’ and ‘Half Nelson,’ for which he received his Academy Award nomination.
Philip Seymour Hoffman To Star In John Slattery’s ‘God’s Pocket’
May 15th
Park Pictures Features send word that Academy Award-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman is set to star in ‘God’s Pocket,’ the upcoming feature directorial debut from Emmy-nominee John Slattery (Mad Men, Flags of Our Fathers). Slattery adapted the screenplay with Alex Metcalf from the novel by National Book Award Winning author Pete Dexter. Richard Jenkins, Christina Hendricks and John Turturro will co-star.
Set in the gritty blue-collar neighborhood of God’s Pocket, Mickey’s crazy stepson Leon is killed in a construction ‘accident’ and Mickey quickly tries to bury the bad news with the body. But when a local columnist comes sniffing around for the truth, things go from bad to worse. Mickey finds himself stuck in a life and death struggle between a body he can’t bury, a wife he can’t please and a debt he can’t pay.
Christina Hendricks To Lead Campbell Scott’s Adaptation Of ‘A Book of Common Prayer’
Mar 6th
Variety reveal that the ‘Mad Men’ star Christina Hendricks will headline Campbell Scott’s feature adaptation of Joan Didion’s 1977 novel, ’A Book of Common Prayer.’ The novel centers on Charlotte Douglas, an American woman who arrives in a fictional Central American country that is on the verge of revolution and inexplicably imagines it is the place where she will be reunited with her fugitive 19-year-old daughter. The story is told through the eyes of an American anthropologist, long married into the ruling family, who tries to decipher the meaning of Charlotte’s journey.
“We are thrilled that Christina has agreed to come on board to play the lead role of Charlotte Douglas,” Campbell Scott and producer Marcia Weiss said. “Charlotte is a complex and compelling character and Christina is the perfect actor to play her.” The script has been adapted by Joyce McKee and Rachel LeMin. Scott’s directing credits include ‘Off the Map,’ ‘Final’ and ‘Company Retreat’ and co-directing ‘Big Night,’ which he also penned. Scott was last seen in ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ as Richard Parker. Christina Hendricks will soon re-team with her ‘Drive’ co-star Ryan Gosling for his directorial debut, ‘How to Catch a Monster.’
Saoirse Ronan Joins The Likes Of Eva Mendes & Christina Hendricks In Ryan Gosling’s ‘How to Catch a Monster’
Feb 9th
Sierra/Affinity send word that Oscar nominee Saoirse Ronan (Atonement, Hanna) has joined the likes of Eva Mendes, Christina Hendricks, Ben Mendelsohn and Matt Smith in Ryan Gosling’s directorial debut, ‘How to Catch a Monster.’ Principal photography for the modern fantasy-drama is set to commence this May in Detroit.
‘How to Catch a Monster’ weaves elements of fantasy noir, and suspense into a modern day fairy tale Set against the surreal dreamscape of a vanishing city, Billy (Christina Hendricks), a single mother of two, is swept into a macabre and dark fantasy underworld while her teenage son, Bones, discovers a secret road leading to an underwater town. Both Billy and Bones must dive deep into the mystery, if their family is to survive.
‘Dr. Who’ Star Matt Smith Joins The Cast Of Ryan Gosling’s Directorial Debut ‘How to Catch a Monster’
Feb 7th
Closely following the news that Eva Mendes and Rob Zabrecky have joined Christina Hendricks and Ben Mendelsohn in Ryan Gosling’s directorial debut, ‘How to Catch a Monster,’ Variety bring word that the ‘Dr. Who’ star Matt Smith is ready to cross the Atlantic to make his US acting debut as the male lead in the film. Principal photography for ‘How to Catch a Monster’ is scheduled to commence in May.
Written and directed by Ryan Gosling, ‘How to Catch a Monster’ is said to weave elements of fantasy noir and suspense into a modern day fairytale. Set against the surreal dreamscape of a vanishing city, Billy (Christina Kendricks), a single mother of two, is swept into a macabre and dark fantasy underworld while her teenage son discovers a secret road leading to an underwater town. Both Billy and her son must dive deep into the mystery, if their family is to survive. Expect further details soon.
Eva Mendes Joins Ryan Gosling’s Directional Debut ‘How to Catch a Monster’
Feb 6th
Bloody-Disgusting bring word that Eva Mendes and Rob Zabrecky have joined Christina Hendricks and Ben Mendelsohn in Ryan Gosling’s directorial debut, ‘How to Catch a Monster.’ Mendes is said to be playing “Cat,” a prominent figure of the Big Bad Wolf Club, while Zabrecky is to play a cab driver. Principal photography for ‘How to Catch a Monster’ is scheduled to commence in May.
Written and directed by Ryan Gosling, ‘How to Catch a Monster’ is said to weave elements of fantasy noir and suspense into a modern day fairytale. Set against the surreal dreamscape of a vanishing city, Billy (Christina Kendricks), a single mother of two, is swept into a macabre and dark fantasy underworld while her teenage son discovers a secret road leading to an underwater town. Both Billy and her son must dive deep into the mystery, if their family is to survive.
