Eleanor the Great

Eleanor the Great
Eleanor the Great
Directed by	Scarlett Johansson
Written by	Tory Kamen
Produced by	Jessamine Burgum; Charlotte Dauphin; Kara Durrett; Keenan Flynn; Jonathan Lia; Celine Rattray;
Starring	June Squibb; Chiwetel Ejiofor; Jessica Hecht; Erin Kellyman;
Cinematography	Hélène Louvart
Edited by	Harry Jierjian
Production; companies	Maven Screen Media; Dauphin Studio; These Pictures; Pinky Promise; Wayfarer Studios;
Distributed by	TriStar Pictures; Sony Pictures Classics;
Country	United States
Language	English

Eleanor the Great is an upcoming American drama film directed by Scarlett Johansson in her feature directorial debut from a screenplay by Tory Kamen. It stars June Squibb, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Jessica Hecht, and Erin Kellyman.

Premise

A 90-year-old Floridian woman strikes up an unlikely friendship with a 19-year-old student in New York City.^[1]

Cast

Production

In September 2023, it was announced that Scarlett Johansson would make her directorial debut with Eleanor, Invisible from a script by Tory Kamen.^[1] Principal photography started in New York in spring 2024.^[1]

In February 2024, June Squibb, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Jessica Hecht, and Erin Kellyman joined the cast in undisclosed roles, with TriStar Pictures and Sony Pictures Classics partnering for the first time to distribute the film.^[2]

Principal photography got underway in February 2024.^[3] Filming locations included Coney Island.^[4] Filming wrapped in April.^[5]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c Prasad, Sumith (December 2, 2023). "Scarlett Johansson to Make Her Directorial Debut With 'Eleanor, Invisible'". The Cinemaholic. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
^ Rubin, Rebecca (February 23, 2024). "Scarlett Johansson's Directorial Debut 'Eleanor the Great' Sets Cast: June Squibb, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Jessica Hecht (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
^ Melissa, Billie (February 28, 2024). "Eleanor the Great: Scarlett Johansson Spotted on Set of Her Directorial Debut". Mensjournal. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
^ Braun, Don (February 27, 2024). "Scarlett Johansson at "Eleanor Invisible" Set in Coney Island in New York City 02/26/2024". celebmafia. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
^ @whatsupscarlett (April 11, 2024). "According to a film crew, Eleanor The Great has already wrapped filming!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.

External links

Eleanor the Great at IMDb

[Eleanor-1] Prasad, Sumith (December 2, 2023). "Scarlett Johansson to Make Her Directorial Debut With 'Eleanor, Invisible'". The Cinemaholic. Retrieved January 10, 2024.

[2] Rubin, Rebecca (February 23, 2024). "Scarlett Johansson's Directorial Debut 'Eleanor the Great' Sets Cast: June Squibb, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Jessica Hecht (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved February 23, 2024.

[3] Melissa, Billie (February 28, 2024). "Eleanor the Great: Scarlett Johansson Spotted on Set of Her Directorial Debut". Mensjournal. Retrieved April 25, 2024.

[4] Braun, Don (February 27, 2024). "Scarlett Johansson at "Eleanor Invisible" Set in Coney Island in New York City 02/26/2024". celebmafia. Retrieved April 25, 2024.

[5] @whatsupscarlett (April 11, 2024). "According to a film crew, Eleanor The Great has already wrapped filming!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.

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