Draft:Belly of the Beast (upcoming film)
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| Directed by | Andrew Haigh |
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| Based on | Jack and Norman by Jerome Loving |
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| Language | English |
Belly of the Beast is an upcoming biographical crime drama film directed by Andrew Haigh and co-written by Alexis C. Jolly. It depicts the unlikely friendship between renowned writer Norman Mailer and convicted criminal Jack Henry Abbott. It stars Ben Stiller and Colin Farrell, who also serves as producer. It is based on the book Jack and Norman by Jerome Loving.
Premise
[edit]The film explores Norman Mailer's relationship with convict Jack Henry Abbott and the shocking events after the latter's release from prison in 1981.
Cast
[edit]Production
[edit]In January 2024, it was reported that a biographical drama film about the life of renowned writer Norman Mailer was in development, with Andrew Haigh directing, who co-wrote the screenplay with Alexis C. Jolly. Ben Stiller and Colin Farrell joined the cast as Norman Mailer and Jack Henry Abbott respectively. Principal photography is scheduled to begin in New York City.[1][2] Farrell and his sister Claudine will serve as producers under the Chapel Place banner alongside Alison Rosenzweig and Michael Gaeta for Village Roadshow Pictures; mk2 films will handle international sales while Village Roadshow Pictures will sell domestic rights with UTA Independent Film Group and CAA Media Finance.[3]
Release
[edit]Lionsgate UK acquired the British distribution rights to the film in November 2024.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Prasad, Sumith (January 4, 2024). "Colin Farrell to Reportedly Star in Andrew Haigh's Belly of the Beast". The Cinemaholic. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
- ^ Sneider, Jeff (January 9, 2024). "Tom Cruise Feels the Need to Speed to Warner Bros. After Seeing the Writing on Paramount's Wall". The InSneider. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
- ^ Goodfellow, Melanie (May 9, 2024). "Ben Stiller & Colin Farrell Confirmed To Star In Andrew Haigh's 'Belly Of The Beast' As MK2 Films, UTA, CAA Media Finance & Village Roadshow Launch Sales – Hot Cannes Package". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
- ^ Goodfellow, Melanie (November 8, 2024). "Lionsgate UK Acquires 'Belly Of The Beast' With Ben Stiller & Colin Farrell As True Crime Story Fires Up Buyers – AFM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
External links
[edit]- 2020s American films
- 2020s biographical drama films
- 2020s English-language films
- American biographical drama films
- Irish biographical drama films
- Biographical films about writers
- Films based on books
- Films directed by Andrew Haigh
- Films shot in New York City
- Village Roadshow Pictures films
- Film4 Productions films