“No Country for Old Men” and “Harry Potter” actor Kelly Macdonald has joined the ensemble of Searchlight Pictures’ rock opera “O’Dessa.”
Written and directed by Geremy Jasper (“Patticake$”), the film is led by “Stranger Things” breakout Sadie Sink and co-stars Kelvin Harrison Jr., Murray Bartlett and Regina Hall. Set in a post-apocalyptic future, the film tells of a farm girl on an epic quest to recover a cherished family heirloom. Her journey leads her to a strange and dangerous city where she meets her one true love — but in order to save his soul, she must put the power of destiny and song to the ultimate test.
Joining Macdonald in the cast is singer-songwriter Pokey Lafarge, who most recently starred opposite Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson and Bill Skarsgard in the Netflix original “The Devil All the Time” from director Antonio Campos. Lafarge, who counts eight full length records to his credit,...
Written and directed by Geremy Jasper (“Patticake$”), the film is led by “Stranger Things” breakout Sadie Sink and co-stars Kelvin Harrison Jr., Murray Bartlett and Regina Hall. Set in a post-apocalyptic future, the film tells of a farm girl on an epic quest to recover a cherished family heirloom. Her journey leads her to a strange and dangerous city where she meets her one true love — but in order to save his soul, she must put the power of destiny and song to the ultimate test.
Joining Macdonald in the cast is singer-songwriter Pokey Lafarge, who most recently starred opposite Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson and Bill Skarsgard in the Netflix original “The Devil All the Time” from director Antonio Campos. Lafarge, who counts eight full length records to his credit,...
- 4/20/2023
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Regina Hall (Honk for Jesus. Save your Soul.) has closed a deal to star alongside Sadie Sink, Kelvin Harrison Jr. and Murray Bartlett in O’Dessa, Searchlight Pictures‘ original rock opera from writer-director Geremy Jasper (Patti Cake$), which commences production in Croatia in May.
Set in a post-apocalyptic future, O’Dessa follows Sink’s same-name farm girl on an epic quest to recover a cherished family heirloom. Her journey leads her to a strange and dangerous city where she meets her one true love (Harrison) – but in order to save his soul, she must put the power of destiny and song to the ultimate test.
Hall’s role is under wraps, though we know the project will feature original songs penned and produced by Jasper and Jason Binnick. Michael Gottwald will produce for the Department of Motion Pictures, along with Noah Stahl, and Rodrigo Teixeira for Rt Features. Executive producers include Jonathan Montepare,...
Set in a post-apocalyptic future, O’Dessa follows Sink’s same-name farm girl on an epic quest to recover a cherished family heirloom. Her journey leads her to a strange and dangerous city where she meets her one true love (Harrison) – but in order to save his soul, she must put the power of destiny and song to the ultimate test.
Hall’s role is under wraps, though we know the project will feature original songs penned and produced by Jasper and Jason Binnick. Michael Gottwald will produce for the Department of Motion Pictures, along with Noah Stahl, and Rodrigo Teixeira for Rt Features. Executive producers include Jonathan Montepare,...
- 4/5/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Kelvin Harrison Jr. (Chevalier) and Murray Bartlett (The White Lotus) have closed deals to star opposite Stranger Things breakout Sadie Sink in Searchlight Pictures’ original rock opera O’Dessa from Patti Cake$ filmmaker Geremy Jasper. It is heading into production in Croatia in May.
Set in a post-apocalyptic future, O’Dessa follows Sink’s farm girl of the same name on an epic quest to recover a cherished family heirloom. Her journey leads her to a strange and dangerous city where she meets her one true love – but in order to save his soul, she must put the power of destiny and song to the ultimate test.
While no details as to Bartlett’s role have been disclosed, sources tell Deadline that Harrison will play O’Dessa’s love interest, Euri Dervish — a punk performer described as an “unholy mix of Iggy Pop, Marlene Dietrich and Prince.”
Written and to be directed by Jasper,...
Set in a post-apocalyptic future, O’Dessa follows Sink’s farm girl of the same name on an epic quest to recover a cherished family heirloom. Her journey leads her to a strange and dangerous city where she meets her one true love – but in order to save his soul, she must put the power of destiny and song to the ultimate test.
While no details as to Bartlett’s role have been disclosed, sources tell Deadline that Harrison will play O’Dessa’s love interest, Euri Dervish — a punk performer described as an “unholy mix of Iggy Pop, Marlene Dietrich and Prince.”
Written and to be directed by Jasper,...
- 4/4/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Stranger Things and The Whale star Sadie Sink isn’t wasting any time lining up her next acting gig. According to Deadline, Sink will star in Searchlight‘s O’Dessa, a post-apocalyptic rock opera by Geremy Jasper. The Patti Cake director will write and direct the project and write and produce the songs with Jason Binnick.
Jasper’s O’Dessa revolves around a farmgirl on an epic quest to recover a cherished heirloom. The odyssey takes her into the bowels of a strange and ruthless city, where she falls in love. However, to save her lover’s soul, she must test the limits of destiny and song.
Michael Gottwald produces through the Department of Motion Pictures with Noah Stahl and Rodrigo Teixeira for Rt Features. Jonathan Montepare, Dan Janvey, and Lourenço Sant’Anna executive produce, making O’Dessa something of a Patti Cake reunion.
“We are so excited to be collaborating with Geremy again,...
Jasper’s O’Dessa revolves around a farmgirl on an epic quest to recover a cherished heirloom. The odyssey takes her into the bowels of a strange and ruthless city, where she falls in love. However, to save her lover’s soul, she must test the limits of destiny and song.
Michael Gottwald produces through the Department of Motion Pictures with Noah Stahl and Rodrigo Teixeira for Rt Features. Jonathan Montepare, Dan Janvey, and Lourenço Sant’Anna executive produce, making O’Dessa something of a Patti Cake reunion.
“We are so excited to be collaborating with Geremy again,...
- 1/17/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
“The Whale” and “Stranger Things” star Sadie Sink will take the lead in Searchlight’s “O’dessa,” a rock opera written and directed by Geremy Jasper.
Set in a post-apocalyptic future, “O’dessa” revolves around a farm girl whose quest to recover a treasured family heirloom leads her to a strange, dangerous city where she falls in love. In order to save her lover’s soul, she must summon the power of destiny and song.
Jasper and Jason Binnick will write and produce original music for the film, which will kick off principal photography in Croatia. Shooting begins in May.
In addition to “The Whale,” Sink recently headlined “Dear Zoe” and Taylor Swift’s “All Too Well: The Short Film.” Prior to “Patti Cake,” Jasper wrote and directed short films “Outlaws” and “Glamouriety,” for which he also composed original music.
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Set in a post-apocalyptic future, “O’dessa” revolves around a farm girl whose quest to recover a treasured family heirloom leads her to a strange, dangerous city where she falls in love. In order to save her lover’s soul, she must summon the power of destiny and song.
Jasper and Jason Binnick will write and produce original music for the film, which will kick off principal photography in Croatia. Shooting begins in May.
In addition to “The Whale,” Sink recently headlined “Dear Zoe” and Taylor Swift’s “All Too Well: The Short Film.” Prior to “Patti Cake,” Jasper wrote and directed short films “Outlaws” and “Glamouriety,” for which he also composed original music.
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- 1/17/2023
- by Harper Lambert
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Following her acclaimed performance in The Whale, which included a recent Critics Choice Awards nomination, Sadie Sink has found her next film. She is set to star in Searchlight’s O’Dessa, with Geremy Jasper directing.
Penned by Jasper, with original songs written and produced by Jasper and Jason Binnick, the film reunites producers Michael Gottwald for the Department of Motion Pictures, Noah Stahl, and Rodrigo Teixeira for Rt Features as well as executive producers Jonathan Montepare, Dan Janvey, and Lourenço Sant’Anna. All worked on Jasper’s breakout hit Patti Cake.
O’Dessa is next up for Sink, who will shoot this May in Croatia before the final season of Stranger Things Vol. 5. Set in a post-apocalyptic future, the film is an original rock opera about a farm girl on an epic quest to recover a cherished family heirloom. Her journey leads her to a strange and dangerous city...
Penned by Jasper, with original songs written and produced by Jasper and Jason Binnick, the film reunites producers Michael Gottwald for the Department of Motion Pictures, Noah Stahl, and Rodrigo Teixeira for Rt Features as well as executive producers Jonathan Montepare, Dan Janvey, and Lourenço Sant’Anna. All worked on Jasper’s breakout hit Patti Cake.
O’Dessa is next up for Sink, who will shoot this May in Croatia before the final season of Stranger Things Vol. 5. Set in a post-apocalyptic future, the film is an original rock opera about a farm girl on an epic quest to recover a cherished family heirloom. Her journey leads her to a strange and dangerous city...
- 1/17/2023
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Focus Features will release Armageddon Time in select theaters on Friday, October 28th nationwide on Friday, November 11th Director/Writer: James Gray Producers: Anthony Katagas, Marc Butan, Rodrigo Teixeira, James Gray Executive Producers: Alan Terpins, Marco Tulio Kehdi, Francisco Civita, Beto Gauss, Gustavo Debs, Lourenco Sant’Anna Cast: Anne Hathaway, Jeremy Strong, Banks Repeta, Jaylin Webb, Tovah …
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- 9/15/2022
- by Adrian Halen
- Horror News
Generational divides often keep people apart, but if you can build a bridge between the opposing sides, you might be surprised by who’s willing to make the journey toward a better tomorrow. Director James Gray and Focus Features will tug on your heartstrings today, thanks to the new Armageddon Time trailer. Timely, emotional, and ready to teach audiences a lesson or two, Armageddon Time is a period drama that looks at different ways to chase the American Dream.
The Armageddon Time trailer features the film’s A-list cast, including Anne Hathaway, Jeremy Strong, and Anthony Hopkins. The film revolves around the blossoming relationship between two young boys, played by Banks Repeta and Jaylin Webb. While one boy is white and the other is Black, neither see a reason not to engage in a meaningful friendship. Unfortunately, their parents, and society, see things differently. With opposing forces striving to keep the children apart,...
The Armageddon Time trailer features the film’s A-list cast, including Anne Hathaway, Jeremy Strong, and Anthony Hopkins. The film revolves around the blossoming relationship between two young boys, played by Banks Repeta and Jaylin Webb. While one boy is white and the other is Black, neither see a reason not to engage in a meaningful friendship. Unfortunately, their parents, and society, see things differently. With opposing forces striving to keep the children apart,...
- 9/6/2022
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Director James Gray is back this year with a brand new film in the form of "Armageddon Time," and today brings us that movie's first trailer.
We are getting to that point in the year where the leaves will soon be changing, big film festivals are happening, and that can mean only one thing: awards season is upon us. To that end, this trailer looks like it is catapulting Gray and Focus Features right into the heart of the conversation with a period drama that looks compelling, timely, and heartfelt. Plus, it boasts an A-list cast led by the likes of Anthony Hopkins and Anne Hathaway. Let's see what that looks like, shall we?
Armageddon Time Trailer Waltzes Right Into The Oscar Race
The trailer shows us a budding relationship between two young boys, played by Banks Repeta and Jaylin Webb. One of them is white and the other is...
We are getting to that point in the year where the leaves will soon be changing, big film festivals are happening, and that can mean only one thing: awards season is upon us. To that end, this trailer looks like it is catapulting Gray and Focus Features right into the heart of the conversation with a period drama that looks compelling, timely, and heartfelt. Plus, it boasts an A-list cast led by the likes of Anthony Hopkins and Anne Hathaway. Let's see what that looks like, shall we?
Armageddon Time Trailer Waltzes Right Into The Oscar Race
The trailer shows us a budding relationship between two young boys, played by Banks Repeta and Jaylin Webb. One of them is white and the other is...
- 9/6/2022
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Focus Features announced today that it will release James Gray’s semi-autobiographical drama Armageddon Time in limited theaters on October 28. The film will expand domestically on November 4 before going nationwide on the 11th.
The film’s competition on the weekend of the 28th includes Roadside Attractions’ timely drama Call Jane, about the Jane Collective’s fight for women’s rights, and Lionsgate’s horror-thriller The Devil’s Light. Pic will contend on the 4th with David O. Russell’s Amsterdam, grappling on the 11th with Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
Gray’s latest, which debuted to a seven-minute standing ovation at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, is billed as a deeply personal coming-of-age story about the strength of family and the generational pursuit of the American Dream. Its cast includes Anthony Hopkins, Jeremy Strong, Anne Hathaway, Banks Repeta, Jaylin Webb, Tovah Feldshuh, John Diehl, Andrew Polk and Ryan Sell.
Gray directed the pic from his script.
The film’s competition on the weekend of the 28th includes Roadside Attractions’ timely drama Call Jane, about the Jane Collective’s fight for women’s rights, and Lionsgate’s horror-thriller The Devil’s Light. Pic will contend on the 4th with David O. Russell’s Amsterdam, grappling on the 11th with Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
Gray’s latest, which debuted to a seven-minute standing ovation at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, is billed as a deeply personal coming-of-age story about the strength of family and the generational pursuit of the American Dream. Its cast includes Anthony Hopkins, Jeremy Strong, Anne Hathaway, Banks Repeta, Jaylin Webb, Tovah Feldshuh, John Diehl, Andrew Polk and Ryan Sell.
Gray directed the pic from his script.
- 7/7/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
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