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Upcoming American film
The Friend |
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Directed by | |
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Screenplay by |
- Scott McGehee
- David Siegel
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Based on |
The Friend by
Sigrid Nunez |
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Produced by | |
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Starring | |
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Production companies |
- 3dot Productions
- Big Creek
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Country | United States |
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Language | English |
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The Friend is an upcoming American
drama film, written and directed by
Scott McGehee and
David Siegel. It is based upon the
2018 novel of the same name by
Sigrid Nunez. It stars
Naomi Watts,
Bill Murray,
Sarah Pidgeon,
Constance Wu,
Ann Dowd,
Noma Dumezweni,
Felix Solis,
Owen Teague and
Carla Gugino.
Cast
Production
In February 2022, it was announced
Naomi Watts had joined the cast of the film, with
Scott McGehee and
David Siegel set to direct from a screenplay they wrote, based upon the
2018 novel of the same name by
Sigrid Nunez.
[1] In February 2024,
Bill Murray,
Sarah Pidgeon,
Constance Wu,
Ann Dowd,
Noma Dumezweni,
Felix Solis and
Owen Teague joined the cast. In March 2024,
Carla Gugino joined the cast.
[2]
[3]
[4]
Principal photography began by February 2024, in
New York City.
[5]
References
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^ Wiseman, Andreas (February 9, 2022).
"Naomi Watts To Star In Canine Pic 'The Friend' Based On Hit Novel; Liza Chasin Produces & The Veterans Launches Sales — EFM Hot Pic".
Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
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^ Grobar, Matt (February 26, 2024).
"Naomi Watts & Bill Murray To Topline Dramedy 'The Friend' From Scott McGehee & David Siegel; Constance Wu, Ann Dowd Among Others Set". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
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^ Grobar, Matt (February 29, 2024).
"Felix Solis & Owen Teague Join Naomi Watts, Bill Murray In Dramedy 'The Friend'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
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^ Grobar, Matt (March 5, 2024).
"Carla Gugino Latest To Join Naomi Watts, Bill Murray In 'The Friend'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
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^ Braun, Don (February 9, 2024).
"Naomi Watts at "The Friend" Filming Set in New York 02/08/2024". Celeb Mafia. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
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