Freaky Tales (film)

Freaky Tales is an upcoming American drama film written and directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck.

Freaky Tales
Directed byAnna Boden
Ryan Fleck
Screenplay by
  • Anna Boden
  • Ryan Fleck
Produced by
  • Anna Boden
  • Ryan Fleck
  • Jelani Johnson
  • Poppy Hanks
Starring
CinematographyJac Fitzgerald
Edited byRobert Komatsu
Production
companies
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Premise

The film depicts four interconnected stories taking place at real locations and during real historical events in 1987 Oakland, California.

Cast

Production

It was announced in August 2022 that Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck would be writing and directing the film. It is based on Fleck's memories of growing up in Oakland, California in the 1980s, and be a celebration of the city's culture. Oakland musician Too Short will serve as an executive producer.[1] In November, Pedro Pascal, Ben Mendelsohn and Jay Ellis were among the cast announced for the film, which will also includes multiple notable figures from the Oakland area.[2][3] Ji-Young Yoo would join the cast the following month.[4]

Filming began on November 14, 2022 and wrapped on January 12, 2023 in Oakland, with production taking place on Telegraph Avenue.[5][6][7]

References
  1. Kroll, Justin (August 30, 2022). "Captain Marvels Anna Boden & Ryan Fleck To Write And Direct Freaky Tales For eOne, Macro". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
  2. Kroll, Justin (November 16, 2022). "Pedro Pascal, Ben Mendelsohn, Jay Ellis And Jack Champion Among Those Joining Ensemble Of eOne And Macro's Freaky Tales From Ryan Fleck And Anna Boden". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
  3. "Freaky Tales Sets Leading Cast with Stars Pedro Pascal, Ben Mendelsohn, and Jay Ellis from Entertainment One and Macro Studios". Entertainment One. November 16, 2022. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
  4. Kroll, Justin (December 5, 2022). "Sky Is Everywheres Ji-Young Yoo Joins eOne And Macro's Freaky Tales'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 5, 2022.
  5. Gentile, Dan (November 26, 2022). "Movie inspired by iconic Bay Area rap song 'Freaky Tales' filming in Oakland". SFGATE. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
  6. "New film Freaky Tales being shot in Oakland through January; Film sets impact small businesses". KABC-TV. November 17, 2022. Retrieved December 6, 2022.
  7. "'80s thriller, 'Freaky Tales' has wrapped up filming". Twitter. January 12, 2023. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
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