Eeenie Meanie (film)
| Eeenie Meanie | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Shawn Simmons |
| Written by | Shawn Simmons |
| Produced by | |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Tim Ives |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Hulu |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $50 million[1] |
Eenie Meanie is an upcoming American heist thriller film written and directed by Shawn Simmons. It stars Karl Glusman and Samara Weaving.
Cast
[edit]- Karl Glusman as John
- Samara Weaving as Edie
- Elle Graham as young Edie
Additionally, Kyanna Simone, Randall Park, Andy Garcia, Jermaine Fowler, Marshawn Lynch, Chris Bauer, Steve Zahn and Mike O'Malley have been cast in undisclosed roles.
Production
[edit]In September 2021, it was announced that 20th Century Studios acquired the rights to an untitled thriller written by Wayne creator Shawn Simmons, with Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick producing.[2] In July 2023, it was announced that the film was titled Eenie Meanie, with Simmons as director and Samara Weaving attached to star.[3] In March 2024, Karl Glusman joined the film.[4] Kyanna Simon and Randall Park joined in April 2024.[5] The next month, Andy Garcia, Jermaine Fowler, Marshawn Lynch, Chris Bauer, Steve Zahn, and Mike O'Malley joined the cast.[6]
Filming began by April 24, 2024, in Cleveland, Ohio, under the working title Stickshift.[7][8] Filming also took place in Lakewood and Toledo, with the Hollywood Casino being used as a location; shooting caused detours for the Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority 10L and 14 bus routes.[9][10][1] It wrapped up on June 29.
Release
[edit]Eenie Meanie is scheduled to be released on Hulu.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b O'Bryan, Jim (May 8, 2024). "Hooray For Hollywood, Part 10". The Lakewood Observer. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (September 28, 2021). "Shawn Simmons To Write High-Speed Thriller For 20th Century Studios With 'Deadpool' Scribes Producing". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (July 12, 2023). "Samara Weaving To Star In 20th Century Thriller 'Eenie Meanie' From Director Shawn Simmons". Deadline. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
- ^ a b Grobar, Matt; Wiseman, Andreas (March 6, 2024). "Karl Glusman Joins Samara Weaving In 20th Heist Thriller 'Eenie Meanie'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (April 11, 2024). "Kyanna Simone, Randall Park Join 20th Century Studios Thriller 'Eenie Meanie'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (May 9, 2024). "Andy Garcia, Jermaine Fowler, Marshawn Lynch & Steve Zahn Among Final Additions To 20th Heist Thriller 'Eenie Meanie'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
- ^ Maloney, Damon (April 24, 2024). "CLE neighborhood turns into movie set for upcoming action film, residents don't seem to mind the distraction". News 5 Cleveland. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ WTVG Staff (June 24, 2024). "What we know about the Hulu film 'Eenie Meanie' being filmed in Toledo". Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ "TARTA faces detours as filming commences at Hollywood Casino". The Blade. June 12, 2024. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ Patch, David (June 18, 2024). "Movie shoot at casino closes street, I-75 ramps". The Blade. Retrieved 28 August 2024.