Songbird (film)

Songbird is an upcoming American romantic-thriller film directed by Adam Mason, who co-wrote the screenplay with Simon Boyes, and produced by Michael Bay, Adam Goodman, Andrew Sugerman and Eben Davidson. The film will star KJ Apa, Sofia Carson, Demi Moore, Craig Robinson, Peter Stormare, Paul Walter Hauser, Bradley Whitford and Jenna Ortega.

Songbird
Directed byAdam Mason
Produced by
Written by
  • Adam Mason
  • Simon Boyes
Starring
CinematographyJacques Jouffret
Production
company
  • Invisible Narratives
  • Catchlight Studios
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Premise

During a pandemic lockdown, a young man must overcome martial law, murderous vigilantes and a powerful, well connected family, to reunite with his love.

Cast

Production

On May 19, 2020, it was reported that Michael Bay, Adam Goodman and Eben Davidson would produce a film about the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, titled Songbird. Adam Mason, who co-wrote the screenplay with Simon Boyes, was set to direct.[1]

In June 2020, Demi Moore, Craig Robinson, Peter Stormare and Paul Walter Houser were cast.[2] In July, Bradley Whitford, Jenna Ortega, KJ Apa and Sofia Carson joined the cast.[3][4]

The cast were remotely trained in preparation for the shoot.[1]

Filming

Principal production commenced on July 9, 2020, in Los Angeles, California.[3] Filming was initially halted by SAG-AFTRA, who granted the production permission to proceed a day later.[5] The film wrapped on August 3, 2020.[6]

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References
  1. Sneider, Jeff (2020-05-19). "Michael Bay Producing Pandemic Thriller That Will Somehow Film During Real Pandemic". Collider. Retrieved 2020-06-30.
  2. "Demi Moore, Craig Robinson Board Michael Bay-Produced Pandemic Thriller 'Songbird'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2020-06-30.
  3. D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 8, 2020). "'Songbird': Bradley Whitford & Jenna Ortega Join Adam Goodman & Michael Bay Pandemic Thriller; Filming Begins Today In LA". Deadline Hollywood.
  4. Kit, Borys (July 13, 2020). "KJ Apa, Sofia Carson to Star in Michael Bay-Produced Pandemic Thriller 'Songbird'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 13, 2020.
  5. Robb, David (July 3, 2020). "SAG-AFTRA Rescinds "Do Not Work" Order On Michael Bay's 'Songbird,' One Of The First Films To Shoot In LA During Pandemic". Deadline Hollywood.
  6. Hazelton, John. "'Songbird' completes Los Angeles shoot under pandemic conditions". Screendaliy. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
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