Draft:The Entertainment System Is Down
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Directed by | Ruben Östlund |
Written by | Ruben Östlund |
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Distributed by | A24 |
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Language | English |
The Entertainment System Is Down is an upcoming satire film written and directed by Ruben Östlund.
Premise
[edit]The passengers of a lengthy flight contend with their boredom as the plane's entertainment system is broken.
Cast
[edit]- Keanu Reeves[1]
- Kirsten Dunst[1]
- Daniel Brühl[1]
- Samantha Morton
- Nicholas Braun
- Joel Edgerton
- Vincent Lindon
Production
[edit]Ruben Östlund first announced the film as his next project in August 2022.[2] In December 2023, Östlund stated he planned to begin filming in early 2025.[3] In April 2024, Keanu Reeves entered negotiations to star.[4] He would be confirmed for the film the following month, with Kirsten Dunst and Daniel Brühl added to the cast. It would also be revealed that Östlund purchased a retired Boeing 747 to utilize for filming.[1] That same month, A24 won a highly competitive bid for the film's US distribution rights at the Marché du Film in an eight-figure deal.[5] Samantha Morton, Nicholas Braun, Joel Edgerton, and Vincent Lindon joined the cast shortly after.[6][7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Wiseman, Andreas (May 14, 2024). "Kirsten Dunst & Daniel Brühl Join Keanu Reeves In Ruben Östlund's The Entertainment System Is Down; Director Buys Boeing 747 For Movie — Cannes Market Hot Project". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
- ^ Dalton, Ben (August 16, 2022). "NEWS Ruben Ostlund updates on next film The Entertainment System Is Down (exclusive)". Screen International. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
- ^ Goodfellow, Melanie (December 22, 2023). "Ruben Östlund Gives Update On Airplane Disaster Movie The Entertainment System Is Down & Advice For Rookie Directors – Les Arcs". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
- ^ Keslassy, Elsa (April 19, 2024). "Keanu Reeves in Talks to Star in Ruben Östlund's Airplane Disaster Movie The Entertainment System Is Down (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (19 May 2024). "A24 Landing U.S. Rights Deal For Two-Time Palme D'Or Winner Ruben Östlund's Next Movie 'The Entertainment System Is Down'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (May 21, 2024). "Joel Edgerton Joins Buzzy Cast Of Ruben Östlund's 'The Entertainment System Is Down'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
- ^ Leffler, Rebecca (May 21, 2024). "Vincent Lindon boards Ruben Östlund's airplane disaster film The Entertainment System Is Down (exclusive)". ScreenDaily. Retrieved 4 June 2024.