The Friend (2024 film)
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Based on | The Friend by Sigrid Nunez |
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Running time | 120 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
The Friend is an upcoming American drama film written and directed by Siegel & McGehee. Based upon the 2018 novel by Sigrid Nunez, it stars Naomi Watts, Bill Murray, Sarah Pidgeon, Constance Wu, Ann Dowd, Noma Dumezweni, Felix Solis, Owen Teague, and Carla Gugino. It will screen in the Gala section at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival.[1]
Cast
[edit]- Naomi Watts as Iris
- Bill Murray as Walter
- Sarah Pidgeon
- Constance Wu
- Ann Dowd
- Noma Dumezweni
- Felix Solis
- Owen Teague
- Carla Gugino
Production
[edit]In February 2022, it was announced Naomi Watts had joined the cast of the film, with Scott McGehee and David Siegel set to direct from a screenplay they wrote, based upon the 2018 novel of the same name by Sigrid Nunez.[2] In February 2024, Bill Murray, Sarah Pidgeon, Constance Wu, Ann Dowd, Noma Dumezweni, Felix Solis and Owen Teague joined the cast. In March 2024, Carla Gugino joined the cast.[3][4][5]
Principal photography began by February 2024, in New York City.[6][7]
References
[edit]- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 22, 2024). "TIFF Galas & Special Presentations Lineup Includes World Premieres From Angelina Jolie, Mike Leigh, Gia Coppola; Starry Pics With Jennifer Lopez, Lily James, Dave Bautista; Int'l Premieres 'Conclave' & 'Piece By Piece', More". Deadline. Retrieved August 11, 2024.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (February 9, 2022). "Naomi Watts To Star In Canine Pic 'The Friend' Based On Hit Novel; Liza Chasin Produces & The Veterans Launches Sales — EFM Hot Pic". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (February 26, 2024). "Naomi Watts & Bill Murray To Topline Dramedy 'The Friend' From Scott McGehee & David Siegel; Constance Wu, Ann Dowd Among Others Set". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (February 29, 2024). "Felix Solis & Owen Teague Join Naomi Watts, Bill Murray In Dramedy 'The Friend'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (March 5, 2024). "Carla Gugino Latest To Join Naomi Watts, Bill Murray In 'The Friend'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
- ^ Braun, Don (February 9, 2024). "Naomi Watts at "The Friend" Filming Set in New York 02/08/2024". Celeb Mafia. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
- ^ Paumgarten, Nick (May 6, 2024). "An A-List Animal Trainer Prepares a Great Dane for His Film Début". The New Yorker. ISSN 0028-792X. Retrieved August 11, 2024.
External links
[edit]- The Friend at IMDb