Nightbitch (film)
Nightbitch is an upcoming comedy horror film directed and written by Marielle Heller and starring Amy Adams. The film is adapted from the 2021 novel of the same name by Rachel Yoder.[1]
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Directed by | Marielle Heller |
Screenplay by | Marielle Heller |
Based on | Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder |
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Cinematography | Brandon Trost |
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Distributed by | Hulu |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Cast
- Amy Adams
- Scoot McNairy
- Ella Thomas
- Garrett C. Phillips
- Mary Holland
- Zoe Chao[2]
Production
Development
In July 2020, Annapurna Pictures acquired the film rights to the then-unpublished Nightbitch, written by Rachel Yoder, with Amy Adams attached to star and produce.[3] Stacy O'Neil of Adams' Bond Group Entertainment production company will co-produce the film alongside Megan Ellison, Sue Naegle and Sammy Scher, while Yoder would serve as executive producer.[4] Can You Ever Forgive Me? filmmaker Marielle Heller connected with Yoder's novel and began to quietly develop the film alongside Adams during the COVID-19 pandemic.[5]
Pre-production
In March 2022, filming was scheduled to begin in the fall of that year.[6] In May, the film shifted from Annapurna to Searchlight Pictures, who won out from five other bidders after purchasing the film rights for $25 million.[7] At this time, Heller's involvement was officially confirmed. Christina Oh, Adam Paulsen, and Heller had boarded the film as producers, while Scher moved to executive producer with Havilah Brewster.[8] On June 27, 2022, Scoot McNairy joined the film.[9][10]
Filming
Production was intended to begin in September 2022 in Los Angeles, California.[11] It began in October 2022, with the announcement that Ella Thomas[12] and Garret Phillips had joined the cast.[13][14] On October 21, 2022, Mary Holland joined the cast.[15]
References
- "Nightbitch". Writers Guild of America West. December 12, 2022. Archived from the original on August 23, 2023. Retrieved August 23, 2023.
- Kraft, Coralie (March 20, 2023). "Zoë Chao Identified With Party Down a Little Too Well for a While". The New York Times. Archived from the original on April 12, 2023. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
- Fleming, Mike Jr. (July 30, 2020). "Amy Adams, Annapurna Pictures Team On Adaptation Of Rachel Yoder Novel Nightbitch". Deadline. Archived from the original on May 20, 2022. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
- Vlessing, Ethan (July 30, 2020). "Amy Adams to Star in Nightbitch Adaptation for Annapurna". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on May 19, 2022. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
- Kit, Borys (May 19, 2022). "Searchlight Teams With Amy Adams, Annapurna for Neo-Horror Nightbitch". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on May 19, 2022. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
- Donnelly, Matt (March 25, 2022). "Sue Naegle Departing Annapurna as Chief Content Officer". Variety. Archived from the original on May 20, 2022. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
- Grobar, Matt (May 19, 2022). "Searchlight Closes $25M+ World Rights Deal For Annapurna Neo-Horror Nightbitch; Amy Adams & Director Marielle Heller Team On Rachel Yoder Novel Adaptation". Deadline. Archived from the original on May 20, 2022. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
- Sanchez, Gabrielle (May 19, 2022). "Marielle Heller's Neo-Horror Flick Nightbitch Starring Amy Adams is Finally A Go". AV Club. Archived from the original on May 19, 2022. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
- Donnelly, Matt (June 27, 2022). "Scoot McNairy Joins Amy Adams in 'Nightbitch' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on August 9, 2022. Retrieved September 2, 2022.
- Squired, John (June 28, 2022). "'Nightbitch' – Scoot McNairy Starring Alongside Amy Adams in Hulu Horror Movie". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on September 2, 2022. Retrieved September 2, 2022.
- Jackson, Angelique (May 19, 2022). "Marielle Heller to Direct Amy Adams in Nightbitch, Searchlight Sets Hulu Debut". Variety. Archived from the original on October 13, 2022. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
- Complex, Valerie (October 27, 2022). "Ella Thomas Joins Cast Of Nadine Crocker's 'Desperation Road'". Deadline. Archived from the original on September 15, 2023. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
- Ruimy, Jordan (October 5, 2022). "Marielle Heller's 'NightBitch' Has Started Filming in L.A." World of Reel. Archived from the original on October 17, 2022. Retrieved October 6, 2022.
- Taylor, Amanda (October 12, 2022). "Amy Adams Spotted on the Set of Her New Film Nightbitch for the First time". People. Archived from the original on October 23, 2022. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
- Grobar, Matt (October 21, 2022). "'Nightbitch': Mary Holland Joins Amy Adams, Scoot McNairy In Marielle Heller's Searchlight Neo-Horror". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 1, 2022. Retrieved October 21, 2022.
- Bergeson, Samantha (May 19, 2022). "Amy Adams' Nightbitch Finds Hulu Home: Marielle Heller to Direct, Searchlight to Release Suburb Thriller". IndieWire. Archived from the original on May 19, 2022. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
External links
- Nightbitch at IMDb