Monster Problems
Monster Problems is an upcoming post-apocalyptic coming-of-age romantic comedy film, directed by Michael Matthews, with Shawn Levy and Dan Cohen serving as producers. The film stars Dylan O'Brien, Michael Rooker, Ariana Greenblatt and Jessica Henwick.
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| Directed by | Michael Matthews |
| Produced by | Shawn Levy Dan Cohen |
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| Music by | Marco Beltrami |
| Cinematography | Lachlan Milne |
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| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The film is currently scheduled to be released on February 12, 2021, by Paramount Pictures under its Paramount Players and MTV Films labels.
Premise
When a monster breaks into a colony's bunker and kills one of the members, Joel Dawson, with the assistance of an expert hunter, Clyde Dutton, sets out to meet his former high school crush, Aimee.
Cast
- Dylan O'Brien as Joel Dawson, Aimee's boyfriend
- Michael Rooker as Clyde Dutton, an expert hunter
- Ariana Greenblatt as Minnow
- Jessica Henwick as Aimee, Joel's girlfriend
- Dan Ewing as Cap
- Donnie Baxter as Parker
- Ellen Hollman as Dana
Production
In June 2012, it was announced that Paramount Pictures was developing the film, with Shawn Levy producing, based on a spec script by Brian Duffield. It was described as a post-apocalyptic road movie in the vein of Mad Max and Zombieland with a John Hughes-esque love story.[3]
In October 2018, it was announced that Dylan O'Brien was in talks to star.[4] By March 2019, Michael Rooker and Ariana Greenblatt had joined O'Brien, with Michael Matthews directing the film.[5][6] In April 2019, it was announced that Jessica Henwick had joined the cast.[7] In the same month, Australian actor Dan Ewing joined the film in a supporting role.[8] Principal photography started in Gold Coast on March 25, 2019, and ended in May 2019.[9][10]
Release
The film was originally slated to release on March 6, 2020, but in October 2019, the release date was moved to April 17, 2020.[11] In February 2020, it was moved again, to February 12, 2021.[2]
References
- "Dylan O'Brien's Monster Problems, Clifford Backed by Paramount, eOne". Variety. Retrieved June 20, 2019.
- "Controversial Gang Saga 'Blue Story' Release Date Moved By Paramount". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- Kit, Borys. "Paramount Developing Post-Apocalyptic Road Movie with Shawn Levy (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter.
- Kit, Borys (October 22, 2018). "Dylan O'Brien in Talks to Star in 'Monster Problems' for Paramount Players". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 3, 2019.
- Fleming Jr, Mike (March 20, 2019). "Michael Rooker Set To Star In Monster Problems For Paramount Players". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 3, 2019.
- D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 22, 2019). "Ariana Greenblatt Joins Dylan O'Brien In Paramount Players' Monster Problems". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 3, 2019.
- Kit, Borys (April 1, 2019). "'Iron Fist' Actress Jessica Henwick Joins Dylan O'Brien in 'Monster Problems' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 3, 2019.
- Sneider, Jeff (April 11, 2019). "Exclusive: 'Home and Away' Star Dan Ewing Joins Dylan O'Brien in Monster Problems". Collider. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
- "QUEENSLAND'S GOT MONSTER PROBLEMS | Ausfilm".
- "Monster Problems to be filmed in Queensland". Mumbrella. February 10, 2019.
- Pendersen, Erik (October 23, 2019). "Monster Problems: Paramount Moves Dylan O'Brien Pic To Pre-Summer Slot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 12, 2019.