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| Directed by | Susanna Fogel |
| Screenplay by | Kerry Howley |
| Based on | "Who Is Reality Winner?" by Kerry Howley |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Steve Yedlin |
| Edited by | Joseph Krings |
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Running time | 103 minutes [1] |
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| Language | English |
Winner is a 2024 black comedy drama film directed by Susanna Fogel and written by Kerry Howley. The film stars Emilia Jones as Reality Winner.
Synopsis
The film is based on the life of Reality Winner, who leaked an intelligence report about Russian interference in the 2016 United States elections. [3]
Cast
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Emilia Jones as
Reality Winner
- Annelise Pollmann as young Reality
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Kathryn Newton as Brittany Winner
- Averie Peters as young Brittany
- Connie Britton as Billie Winner
- Zach Galifianakis as Ron Winner
- Danny Ramirez as Andre
- Shannon Berry as KayLee Thompson
Production
Described as a darkly comedic biopic, Emilia Jones was confirmed to be portraying the whistle-blower Reality Winner from a script written by Kerry Howley based on her own 2017 New York magazine feature, "Who Is Reality Winner?," with Fogel also on board to direct. [4] It marks the second collaboration between Fogel and Jones following Cat Person. [5]
Casting
In October 2022 it was confirmed that principal photography had started with Connie Britton and Zach Galifianakis playing Winner’s parents and Kathryn Newton her sister. [6] In May 2023 it was revealed Shannon Berry was part of the cast. [7]
Filming
Filming started around the areas in Winnipeg and elsewhere in Manitoba, [8] [9] and was wrapped in November 21, 2022.
Release
The film premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival on January 20, 2024. [2]
See also
- Reality (2023), another film based on Reality Winner.
References
- ^ a b "Winner". Sundance Film Festival. Retrieved December 7, 2023.
- ^ a b D'Alessandro, Anthony; Patten, Dominic (December 6, 2023). "Sundance Unveils Packed 2024 Lineup That Includes A.I., Pedro Pascal, Kristen Stewart, Satan, Devo & Steven Yeun". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
- ^ "Emilia Jones to Star in 'Winner' as Whistleblower Who Exposed Russia's Interference in 2016 Election". Variety. October 24, 2022. Archived November 1, 2022, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Emilia Jones, Connie Britton, Danny Ramirez & More to Star in Susanna Fogel's 'Winner'". Collider. October 24, 2022. Archived November 1, 2022, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Emilia Jones and Susanna Fogel's Team Up For Reality Winner Biopic". Womenandhollywood.com. Archived November 1, 2022, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Emilia Jones To Lead 'Winner' Biopic From Susanna Fogel; Zach Galifianakis And Connie Britton Also Star". Deadline. October 24, 2022. Archived November 1, 2022, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Whittock, Jesse (May 16, 2023). "'Winner': Shannon Berry Joins Susanna Fogel's Biopic About Reality Winner". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ "Emilia Jones, Zach Galifianakis to Star in Manitoba-Shot 'Winner' Biopic". chrisd.ca. October 25, 2022. Archived November 1, 2022, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Locally shot film focuses on whistleblower's origin story". winnipegfreepress.com. October 25, 2022. Archived November 1, 2022, at the Wayback Machine
