The Runaround (2016 film)
| The Runaround | |
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| Directed by | Gavin Wiesen |
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| Written by | Seth W. Owen |
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| Music by | Alec Puro |
| Cinematography | Seamus Tierney |
| Edited by | Terel Gibson |
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| Distributed by | Good Deed Entertainment |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Runaround is an upcoming American comedy film directed by Gavin Wiesen and written by Seth W. Owen.[1] The film stars Emile Hirsch, J. K. Simmons, and Kristen Schaal.[2][3] Principal photography began on July 6, 2015 on locations in Los Angeles, California.[4]
When a globe-trotting, workaholic father (Simmons) trying to visit his daughter on a last minute layover in Los Angeles discovers that she's disappeared, he forces her awkward, nervous ex-boyfriend (Hirsch), still nursing a broken heart, to help him find her over the course of one increasingly crazy night.
Cast
- Emile Hirsch as Martin[5]
- J. K. Simmons as Mr. Gallo[5]
- Kristen Schaal as Roberta[6]
- Jon Daly as Jimothy[7]
- Taran Killam as Gary[7]
- Hunter Parrish[7]
- Analeigh Tipton as Ginnie[7]
- Shannon Woodward as Lois[7]
Production
On April 30, 2015, it was announced that Gavin Wiesen would next direct a buddy comedy The Runaround based on the script by Seth W. Owen, which would star J. K. Simmons as a workaholic father and Emile Hirsch as his daughter's ex-boyfriend.[5] Producers of the film would be Mandy Tagger and Adi Ezroni through Spring Pictures, Ron Perlman and Josh Crook through Wing and a Prayer Pictures, along with P. Jennifer Dana.[5] On July 24, 2015, Kristen Schaal joined the cast[6] On August 6, 2015, more cast members were announced, including Jon Daly, Taran Killam, Hunter Parrish, Analeigh Tipton, and Shannon Woodward.[7]
Filming
Principal photography on the film began on July 6, 2015 in Los Angeles.[5][8]
Release
In November 2016, Good Deed Entertainment acquired U.S distribution rights to the film.[9]
References
- ↑ Ford, Rebecca; McClintock, Pamela (April 30, 2015). "'The Art of Getting By' helmer Gavin Wiesen will direct from a script by Seth W. Owen.". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 22, 2015.
- ↑ Lesnick, Silas (August 6, 2015). "The Runaround Cast Adds Five More Stars". Coming Soon. Retrieved August 22, 2015.
- ↑ Hughes, William (May 1, 2015). "J.K. Simmons' reign of yelling continues with Emile Hirsch and The Runaround". AV Club. Retrieved July 22, 2015.
- ↑ staff (July 6, 2015). "J.K. Simmons Starts Shooting The Runaround". ssninsider.com. Retrieved July 22, 2015.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Ford, Rebecca; McClintock, Pamela (April 30, 2015). "Cannes: J.K. Simmons, Emile Hirsch to Star in 'The Runaround' (Exclusive)". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved August 7, 2015.
- 1 2 Kit, Borys (July 24, 2015). "Kristen Schaal Joining J.K. Simmons in Indie Comedy 'The Runaround' (Exclusive)". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved August 7, 2015.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Ford, Rebecca (August 6, 2015). "Jon Daly, Taran Killam, Analeigh Tipton Join Emile Hirsch in 'The Runaround' (Exclusive)". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 7, 2015.
- ↑ "On the Set for 7/6/15: J.k. Simmons Starts Shooting the Runaround, Sam Raimi Produced Thriller Rolls Cameras". ssninsider.com. July 6, 2015. Retrieved August 7, 2015.
- ↑ Busch, Anita (November 15, 2016). "Good Deed Entertainment Acquires J.K. Simmons, Emile Hirsch Film For 2017". Deadline.com. Retrieved November 15, 2016.