Deep Water (2020 film)
Deep Water is an upcoming psychological thriller film directed by Adrian Lyne,[3] based on the novel of the same name by Patricia Highsmith, from a screenplay by Zach Helm and Sam Levinson. The film stars Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas, with Tracy Letts, Lil Rel Howery, Finn Wittrock, Dash Mihok, Jacob Elordi, Kristen Connolly and Rachel Blanchard appearing in supporting roles, and marks Lyne's return to filmmaking after an 18-year absence since his last film Unfaithful (2002). 20th Century Studios will release the film in the U.S. on November 13, 2020.[3][4]
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Directed by | Adrian Lyne |
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Based on | Deep Water by Patricia Highsmith |
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Music by | Marcelo Zarvos |
Cinematography | Eigil Bryld[1] |
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Distributed by | 20th Century Studios |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
Budget | $48.9 million[2] |
Premise
A married couple who have fallen out of love with each other begin playing deadly mind games against one another that begins seeing those around them dying.
Cast
- Ben Affleck as Vic Van Allen, Melinda's husband
- Ana de Armas as Melinda Van Allen, Vic's wife
- Tracy Letts as Lionel
- Rachel Blanchard as Maggie
- Lil Rel Howery as Miles
- Finn Wittrock as Nick
- Dash Mihok as Tom
- Jacob Elordi as Ricky
- Kristen Connolly as Jackie
- Jade Fernandez as Jennifer
- Michael Braun as Jeff Peterson
- Michael Scialabba as Kevin Washington
Production
The project began development in 2013, with Adrian Lyne set to direct and Fox 2000 set to finance. Fox 2000 sold the rights to New Regency in 2018. In August 2019, the project saw new developments; Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas agreed to star,[3] with Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures agreed to handle the distribution via their 20th Century Fox label.[4] In October 2019, Tracy Letts and Rachel Blanchard joined the cast of the film.[5]
Filming began in New Orleans on November 4, 2019, with the additions of Dash Mihok, Lil Rel Howery, Jacob Elordi, Kristen Connolly, Jade Fernandez and Finn Wittrock to the cast.[6][7][8] In December 2019, Michael Braun joined the cast of the film.[9]
References
- "DP Eigil Bryld Teams With Director Scott Z. Burns, Actor Adam Driver To Tell A Hero's Story In "The Report"". SHOOTonline.
- "Fastlane NextGen: Initial Certification Search" (Type "Deep Water" in the search box). Louisiana Economic Development. Retrieved May 10, 2020.
- Fleming, Mike, Jr. (August 1, 2019). "New Regency Bringing Adrian Lyne Back To Directing With 'Deep Water;' Ben Affleck, Ana de Armas In Talks For Patricia Highsmith Adaptation". Deadline Hollywood. Los Angeles, California: Penske Media Corporation.
- Kroll, Justin (November 16, 2019). "Ridley Scott's 'The Last Duel' Gets the Greenlight as Disney Dates Multiple Titles". Variety. Los Angeles, California: Penske Media Corporation.
- Michael, Brendan (October 23, 2019). "Exclusive: Tracy Letts and Rachel Blanchard Join Ben Affleck in Thriller 'Deep Water'". Collider. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
- "Current Productions". www.filmneworleans.org.
- Wiseman, Andreas; N'Duka, Amanda (November 14, 2019). "'Deep Water': Lil Rel Howery, Jacob Elordi & Dash Mihok Among Cast To Join Ben Affleck & Ana De Armas In Adrian Lyne Thriller, Cameras Roll". Deadline Hollywood. Los Angeles, California: Penske Media Corporation.
- N'Duka, Amanda (November 25, 2019). "Finn Wittrock Cast In New Regency Thriller 'Deep Water' Starring Ben Affleck". Deadline Hollywood. Los Angeles, California: Penske Media Corporation.
- N'Duka, Amanda (December 13, 2019). "Lodric D. Collins To Play Smokey Robinson In Aretha Franklin Biopic 'Respect'; Vincent Pastore Joins 'The Birthday Cake'; Michael Braun In 'Deep Water'". Deadline Hollywood. Los Angeles, California: Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved December 13, 2019.
External links
- Deep Water on IMDb