Ava (2020 film)

Ava is an 2020 American action thriller film directed by Tate Taylor and written by Matthew Newton. It stars Jessica Chastain, John Malkovich, Common, Geena Davis, Colin Farrell, Ioan Gruffudd and Joan Chen. The film released on July 2, 2020 in Hungary, and is scheduled to be released on September 25, 2020, by Vertical Entertainment.

Ava
Official release poster
Directed byTate Taylor
Produced by
Screenplay byMatthew Newton
Starring
Music byBear McCreary
CinematographyStephen Goldblatt
Edited byZach Staenberg
Production
companies
Distributed byVertical Entertainment
Release date
  • July 2, 2020 (2020-07-02) (Hungary)[1]
  • September 25, 2020 (2020-09-25) (United States)
Running time
96 minutes[2]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$642,865[3]

Plot

Ava is a deadly assassin for a black ops organization and travels the globe doing high-profile hits. When a job goes wrong, Ava is forced to fight and survive.

Cast

Production

In August 2018, it was reported that Tate Taylor had been hired to direct the film Eve, replacing Matthew Newton.[4] In September 2018, Colin Farrell, Common, and John Malkovich joined the cast of the film.[5][6] In October 2018, Christopher Domig, Diana Silvers, Geena Davis, Joan Chen, and Jess Weixler joined the cast of the film.[7][8][9][10] In November 2019, it was announced the film had been re-titled Ava.[11]

Filming

Principal photography began on September 24, 2018, in Boston.[5][12]

Release

On June 24, 2020 Vertical Entertainment announced that the film will be released digitally in the United States through Premium video on demand on September 25, 2020.[13] The film was originally set to have a theatrical release, but these plans changed due to movie theater closures that started in mid-March because of the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. In Hungary, the film was released on July 2, 2020. The film made $31,820 from 59 theaters in its opening weekend, finishing first at the box office. [14]

Controversy

In August 2018, the film drew criticism due to Matthew Newton, who at the time was set to direct, having been accused of multiple allegations of assault and domestic violence. In addition to the accusations, he has also plead guilty to assaulting Brooke Satchwell, his then girlfriend.[15] Jessica Chastain, a vocal advocate of the #MeToo movement, was accused of hypocrisy for working with Newton.[16] Newton would ultimately step down from directing the film, with Tate Taylor hired to replace him. However, Matthew Newton remains on the project as writer and Chastain remains attached to portray Ava.[17][18]

References
  1. Licskay, Péter (June 29, 2020). "Hungarian cinemas reopen – here is what it will be like". Daily News Hungary. Retrieved July 10, 2020.
  2. "Ava". British Board of Film Classification. Retrieved June 22, 2020.
  3. "Ava". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
  4. Galuppo, Mia; Kit, Borys (August 27, 2018). "Tate Taylor to Helm Jessica Chastain's 'Eve' Following Original Director Backlash (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 6, 2018.
  5. D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 6, 2018). "Colin Farrell & Common Board Tate Taylor's 'Eve' – Toronto". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 6, 2018.
  6. Chastain, Jessica [@jes_chastain] (September 24, 2018). "Working with John Malkovich today is everything I hoped it could be. Always meet your heros" (Tweet). Retrieved September 24, 2018 – via Twitter.
  7. White, Peter (October 8, 2018). "'Legends of Tomorrow's Falk Hentschel To Star In Jessica Chastain's Action Drama 'Eve'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 8, 2018.
  8. McNary, Dave (October 17, 2018). "Film News Roundup: Diana Silvers Joins Jessica Chastain's Actioner 'Eve'". Variety. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
  9. D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 19, 2018). "Geena Davis & Joan Chen Join Jessica Chastain In 'Eve'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
  10. Weixler, Jess. "💥💥(those are bangs) for 'EVE' @jessicachastain @brendamcnallytwistik". Retrieved October 19, 2018 – via Instagram.
  11. Kay, Jeremy (November 6, 2019). "AFM 2019 preview: attendees focus on keeping it real". Screen Daily. Retrieved November 6, 2019.
  12. Vanni, Olivia (September 13, 2018). "Common, Colin Farrell will shoot Jessica Chastain". Boston Herald. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
  13. Konrad, Jeremy (June 24, 2020). "Jessica Chastain Is An AssassinIn Trailer For Ava, Out September 25th". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  14. "Ava". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
  15. Taylor, Zoe (June 11, 2007). "Newton pleads guilty to assault". Herald Sun. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
  16. Harmon, Steph (August 6, 2018). "Jessica Chastain accused of hypocrisy for working with Matthew Newton". The Guardian. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
  17. Hipes, Patrick (August 10, 2018). "Matthew Newton Exits As Director Of Jessica Chastain's 'Eve' Amid Backlash". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
  18. McNary, Dave (August 27, 2018). "Tate Taylor Replaces Matthew Newton as Director of Jessica Chastain's 'Eve'". Variety. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
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