This Is the Night (upcoming film)
This Is the Night is an upcoming American drama film written and directed by James DeMonaco. It stars Naomi Watts, Frank Grillo, Bobby Cannavale, Method Man and Jonah Hauer-King.[1] Jason Blum is serving as a producer under his Blumhouse Productions banner and Sebastien Lemercier is serving as a producer under his Man in a Tree Productions banner.
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Directed by | James DeMonaco |
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Written by | James DeMonaco |
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Cinematography | Anastas Michos |
Edited by | Keith Fraase |
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Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Plot
In 1982, a teen named Anthony embarks on a quest in his town that draws in his family members.
Cast
- Naomi Watts
- Frank Grillo
- Bobby Cannavale
- Method Man as Louis
- Raquel Castro as Anna Tocci
- Lenny Venito as Carmine
- Jonah Hauer-King as Christian
- Max Casella
- River Alexander
- Chase Vacnin
- Lucius Hoyos
- Cody Fairless-Lee as Anthony
- Madelyn Cline as Sophia Larocca
Production
On May 15, 2018, Blumhouse Productions and Man in a Tree Productions announced James DeMonaco would be writing and directing a drama film titled Once Upon a Time in Staten Island, with Naomi Watts, Frank Grillo and Bobby Cannavale starring in the film.[2] After a year-long casting call, it was later announced that newcomer Cody Fairless-Lee has been cast as Anthony.[3][4] In August 2020, it was announced the film was re-titled This Is the Night.[5]
Filming
Principal photography began on May 30, 2018.[6]
References
- N'Duka, Amanda (May 15, 2018). "Naomi Watts, Frank Grillo To Star In 'Once Upon A Time In Staten Island' For Blumhouse". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 7, 2018.
- Kit, Borys (May 15, 2018). "Naomi Watts, Frank Grillo to Star in Blumhouse Drama 'Once Upon a Time in Staten Island' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 7, 2018.
- "Cast It Talent". Cast It Talent. June 27, 2017. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
- "'The Night' Feature Film Casting Call for Principal Speaking Role". Project Casting. June 27, 2017. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
- "This Is The Night". FilmRatings. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
- Priola, Victoria (May 30, 2018). "Now filming: On the set of James DeMonaco's new Staten Island movie". Silive.com. Retrieved June 7, 2018.