I'm Thinking of Ending Things (film)
I'm Thinking of Ending Things is an upcoming American psychological horror film written and directed by Charlie Kaufman. It is based on the 2016 novel of the same name by Iain Reid.
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Directed by | Charlie Kaufman |
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Screenplay by | Charlie Kaufman |
Based on | I'm Thinking of Ending Things by Iain Reid |
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Music by | Jay Wadley |
Cinematography | Łukasz Żal[1] |
Edited by | Robert Frazen |
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Distributed by | Netflix |
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Running time | 134 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
It is scheduled to be released on September 4, 2020, by Netflix.
Premise
Despite second thoughts about their relationship, a young woman takes a road trip with her new boyfriend to his family farm. Trapped at the farm during a snowstorm with Jake's mother and father, the young woman begins to question the nature of everything she knew or understood about her boyfriend, herself, and the world.
Cast
- Jesse Plemons as Jake
- Jessie Buckley as Cindy
- Toni Collette as Suzie
- David Thewlis as Dean
Production
It was announced in January 2018 that Charlie Kaufman was adapting the novel for Netflix, as well as directing.[3] In December, Brie Larson and Jesse Plemons were cast in the film.[4][5] In March 2019, Jessie Buckley, Toni Collette and David Thewlis joined the cast of the film, with Buckley replacing Larson.[6]
Principal photography began on March 13, 2019 in Fishkill, New York,[7] and was completed on April 29, 2019.[8] As of November 7, 2019, the film was in post-production.[8][9]
Release
It is scheduled to be released on September 4, 2020.[10]
References
- Oscars: What the Crafts Nominees Are Doing Next
- "I'm Thinking of Ending Things". Netflix Media Center. Retrieved August 8, 2020.
- "Charlie Kaufman Adapting Novel by Canadian Author Iain Reid for Netflix". The National Post. January 25, 2018. Retrieved July 31, 2018.
- Brie Larson To Star In Charlie Kaufman's Netflix Movie 'I'm Thinking Of Ending Things'
- Jesse Plemons in Talks to Star in Charlie Kaufman's 'I'm Thinking of Ending Things' (EXCLUSIVE)
- Kroll, Justin (March 26, 2019). "Toni Collette, Jessie Buckley and David Thewlis Join Charlie Kaufman's Netflix Movie (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved March 26, 2019.
- Howland, Jack (March 21, 2019). "Charlie Kaufman movie for Netflix filming in Fishkill, Hudson Valley". Poughkeepsie Journal. Retrieved March 22, 2019.
- Robinson, Jacob (November 7, 2019). "Netflix Movie 'I'm Thinking of Ending Things': Release Date, Cast, Plot & More". Netflix. Retrieved November 17, 2019.
- Lattanzio, Ryan (November 7, 2019). "Charlie Kaufman's Brain-Bending New Movie Made for a 'Delirious' Shoot, Says Jesse Plemons". IndieWire. Retrieved November 17, 2019.
- "Police cars revolving lightNew Charlie Kaufman alert! I'M THINKING OF ENDING THINGS—an exploration of regret, longing & the fragility of the human spirit—comes to Netflix on 4 September. Inspired by Iain Reid's novel, Kaufman's latest stars Jessie Buckley, Jesse Plemons, Toni Collette & David Thewlis". Twitter. July 1, 2020. Retrieved July 1, 2020.