Reykjavik (film)
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Directed by | Michael Russell Gunn |
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Music by | Austin Wintory |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
Reykjavik is an upcoming American historical political drama film written and directed by Michael Russell Gunn in his feature directorial debut. Set during the 1986 Reykjavík Summit, it will star Jeff Daniels, Jared Harris, and J. K. Simmons. Hope Davis, Branka Katić, and Aya Cash will also co-star.
Cast
[edit]- Jeff Daniels as Ronald Reagan
- Jared Harris as Mikhail Gorbachev
- J. K. Simmons as George Shultz
- Hope Davis as Nancy Reagan
- Branka Katić as Raisa Gorbacheva
- Aya Cash as a journalist
Production
[edit]Development
[edit]Writer and director Michael Russell Gunn spent several years conducting research for the film. He interviewed former Secretary of State George Shultz before his death, and was given transcripts from the 1986 summit.[1]
Casting
[edit]Jeff Daniels, Jared Harris, and J. K. Simmons joined the cast on 5 August 2024.[1][2] Hope Davis, Branka Katić, and Aya Cash joined the cast on 15 October 2024.[3][4] In addition to ten main actors, the film will employ over 100 supporting actors.[5]
Filming
[edit]Filming began on 15 October 2024 in Reykjavík.[3] The majority of filming will take place at Höfði, the actual site of the 1986 summit, which cost 6.3 million króna to rent from the city of Reykjavík.[1][6] On 19 October, Sæbraut, a local road in the city, was closed for filming purposes. Additional filming locations will include the Blue Lagoon, Skeggjastaðir , Mosfellsdalur , and Reykjanes.[7] Filming is expected to be completed by mid-November 2024.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Grobar, Matt (5 August 2024). "Jeff Daniels, Jared Harris & J.K. Simmons To Topline Cold War Drama 'Reykjavik'; Michael Russell Gunn Directing For SK Global". Deadline. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
- ^ Klawans, Justin (5 August 2024). "Jeff Daniels To Play One of America's Most Controversial Presidents in New Cold War Movie". Collider. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
- ^ a b Lang, Brent (15 October 2024). "Hope Davis Playing Nancy Reagan in Political Drama 'Reykjavik' as Branka Katic and Aya Cash Join Cast (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
- ^ Blevins, Adam (15 October 2024). "'The Boys' and 'Succession' Stars Join Jared Harris and J.K. Simmons' Political Thriller". Collider. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
- ^ Ásgeirsdóttir, Ásdís (5 October 2024). "Að feika rússneskan hreim". Morgunblaðið (in Icelandic). Retrieved 15 October 2024.
- ^ Gunnarsson, Freyr Gígja (14 October 2024). "Tökur hafnar á Hollywoodmynd í Höfða - greiða 6,3 milljónir í leigu". RÚV (in Icelandic). Retrieved 15 October 2024.
- ^ Arnardóttir, Lovísa (17 October 2024). "Loka Sæbraut á laugardag vegna kvikmyndatöku". Vísir (in Icelandic). Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- ^ Magnússon, Höskuld Daði (22 September 2024). "Þekktir leikarar og lúxuskerrur". Morgunblaðið (in Icelandic). Retrieved 15 October 2024.
External links
[edit]- 2020s historical drama films
- 2020s political drama films
- American historical drama films
- American political drama films
- Cold War films
- Cultural depictions of Mikhail Gorbachev
- Drama films based on actual events
- English-language historical drama films
- English-language political drama films
- Films about American politicians
- Films about diplomats
- Films about nuclear war and weapons
- Films about Ronald Reagan
- Films scored by Austin Wintory
- Films set in 1986
- Films set in Reykjavík
- Films shot in Iceland
- Political films based on actual events
- Sidney Kimmel Entertainment films
- Upcoming directorial debut films
- Upcoming films
- Works about foreign relations of the United States