The Prom (film)

The Prom is an upcoming American musical comedy film directed by Ryan Murphy, based on the Broadway musical of the same name and slated for release in 2020, streaming on Netflix. Meryl Streep, James Corden, Nicole Kidman, Andrew Rannells, and Keegan-Michael Key are set to play main roles.[1]

The Prom
Directed byRyan Murphy
Produced by
Screenplay by
  • Chad Beguelin
  • Bob Martin
Based on
The Prom
by
  • Chad Beguelin
  • Bob Martin
  • Matthew Sklar
Starring
Music by
  • Matthew Sklar
CinematographyMatthew Libatique
Edited by
  • Peggy Tachdjian
  • Danielle Wang
Production
company
Distributed byNetflix
Release date
  • 2020 (2020)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Premise

Dee Dee Allen (Meryl Streep), a two-time Tony Award winner, partners with Barry Glickman (James Corden) in a musical about First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt which ultimately fails.[1] They each receive “career-ending reviews”, and opt to revive their livelihoods by finding a charity cause to get behind.[1] They're joined in the effort by Broadway theater veteran chorus girl Angie Dickinson (Nicole Kidman), and unlucky actor Trent Oliver (Andrew Rannells).[2] They find a cause in Emma Nolan, a lesbian who is a senior in high school prevented from taking her girlfriend to the prom.[1] The Broadway quartet goes to Edgewater, Indiana,[3] to help the lesbian teenagers.[2]

Cast

Production

The film is based on the same premise as the musical of the same name, that uses music by Matthew Sklar, lyrics by Chad Beguelin, and a book by Bob Martin and Beguelin, based on an original concept by Jack Viertel.[4]

CNN notes the film project is on “theme with Murphy's advocacy for more inclusivity in Hollywood” including his spearheading the 2017 Half Initiative, to “create equal representation for women and minorities behind the camera”.[5] Murphy announced plans for the adaptation during a charity performance of the musical at New York's Longacre Theatre in April 2019.[6][7]

On June 25, 2019, Meryl Streep, James Corden, Andrew Rannells and Nicole Kidman were revealed to be cast as the four leads with Keegan-Michael Key as the school principal and Awkwafina as publicist Ms. Sheldon (a genderswap on Sheldon Saperstein of the stage production).[2][8] Ariana Grande was initially cast as Alyssa Greene, a popular but closeted cheerleader and Emma's girlfriend, but scheduling conflicts with the Sweetener World Tour forced Grande to exit the project.[9] Kerry Washington was cast in October, with Ariana DeBose joining in November, replacing Grande in the role of Alyssa. Jo Ellen Pellman was also cast as Emma following a nationwide search.[10][11][12] The project is the first film under Murphy's $300 million deal with Netflix, and fifth overall.[2][13] On January 25, 2020, Awkwafina dropped out of the film due to scheduling conflicts and Kevin Chamberlin was recast as Sheldon Saperstein.[1][14] On June 25, 2020, Tracey Ullman and Mary Kay Place were revealed to star in the film.[15]

Filming commenced on December 11, 2019.[16] On March 12, 2020, production was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to this, the principal actors had wrapped filming, with only two days of second unit filming left, which was initially scheduled to resume in mid-April, but was ultimately delayed to summer.[17][18] Production resumed on July 23.[19]

Release

The Prom will be released in late 2020 by Netflix.[1]

Novelization

The UK and Commonwealth novelization rights of the film, written by Saundra Mitchell, were acquired by Penguin Random House’s editorial and media development director Holly Harris, who did a pre-emptive deal with Creative Artists Agency and William Morris Endeavor.[20]

References
  1. "Ryan Murphy Sets Netflix 'Prom' Musical: Streep, Corden, Kidman, Ariana Grande, Awkwafina, Key, Rannells To Star". Deadline. June 25, 2019. Retrieved June 25, 2019.
  2. Vlessing, Etan (June 25, 2019). "Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman Lead Cast for Ryan Murphy's 'The Prom' Movie at Netflix". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 25, 2019.
  3. "Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman to Star in Ryan Murphy's 'The Prom' at Netflix". Variety. June 25, 2019. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
  4. Bryant, Kenzie (June 13, 2018). "First Look: The Prom Will Bring Gay Teen Romantic Farce to Broadway This Fall". Vanity Fair. Retrieved June 22, 2018.
  5. Friedlander, Whitney (June 25, 2019). "Ryan Murphy adapting 'The Prom' for Netflix with all-star cast". CNN. Retrieved July 2, 2019.
  6. Gardner, Chris (April 9, 2019). "Ryan Murphy Sets Movie Adaptation of Broadway Musical 'The Prom' at Netflix". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 25, 2019.
  7. Peikert, Mark (April 9, 2019). "Broadway's The Prom to Become Netflix Movie Event". Playbill. ISSN 0551-0678. Retrieved June 25, 2019.
  8. Friedlander, Whitney (June 25, 2019). "Meryl Streep set to star in Ryan Murphy's all-star adaptation of 'The Prom'". CNN. Retrieved June 25, 2019.
  9. Rossignol, Derrick. "Updated: Ariana Grande Will Not Be Involved In Netflix's Musical Adaptation Of 'The Prom'". Uproxx. Retrieved June 25, 2019.
  10. "Kerry Washington Joins Meryl Streep & Nicole Kidman In Ryan Murphy's 'The Prom'".
  11. ‘The Prom’: Ryan Murphy Netflix Adaptation Adds ‘West Side Story’ Actress Ariana Debose
  12. ‘The Prom’: Ryan Murphy Sets Newcomer Jo Ellen Pellman For Lead As Netflix Film Adaptation Rounds Out Cast
  13. Daw, Stephen (June 25, 2019). "Ryan Murphy Casts Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman & More in Netflix's 'The Prom' Adaptation". Billboard. Retrieved June 25, 2019.
  14. "The Prom". Production List. Retrieved December 1, 2019.
  15. "ACTOR KEVIN CHAMBERLIN CHATS ABOUT BROADWAY, PLAYING BERTRAM ON JESSE ON THE DISNEY CHANNEL AND FILMING THE UPCOMING NETFLIX RYAN MURPHY FILM THE PROM". I Love My Wife Podcast. June 25, 2020. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
  16. Evans, Chris (December 11, 2019). "Meryl Streep project The Prom begins filming in LA". www.kftv.com. Retrieved June 23, 2020.
  17. Ryan Murphy’s ‘The Prom’ Film Shuts Down Production Over Coronavirus Concerns
  18. Lawrence, Gregory (April 30, 2020). "Ryan Murphy Says His Netflix Movie 'The Prom' Is Nearly Complete". Collider. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
  19. Elise Sandberg, Bryn (July 22, 2020). "Ryan Murphy's 'The Prom' to Restart Production in Los Angeles (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 22, 2020.
  20. Eyre, Charlotte (July 9, 2019). "PRH acquires novelisation of Netflix film The Prom | The Bookseller". The Bookseller. Retrieved July 10, 2019.
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