The Boys in the Boat (film)

The Boys in the Boat is an upcoming American biographical sports drama film co-produced and directed by George Clooney from a screenplay by Mark L. Smith, based on the 2013 book of the same name by Daniel James Brown. The film stars Callum Turner and Joel Edgerton.[5]

The Boys in the Boat
Theatrical release poster
Directed byGeorge Clooney
Screenplay byMark L. Smith
Based onThe Boys in the Boat
by Daniel James Brown
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyMartin Ruhe
Edited byTanya M. Swerling
Music byAlexandre Desplat[1]
Production
companies
Distributed byAmazon MGM Studios[4]
Release date
  • December 25, 2023 (2023-12-25)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Boys in the Boat is scheduled to be released in the United States on December 25, 2023, by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.

Plot

The non-fiction novel describes the University of Washington crew that represented the United States in the Men's eight at the 1936 Summer Olympic games in Berlin, including the coaches, boatbuilder George Pocock, and the working class student athletes involved, especially rower Joe Rantz, who was effectively abandoned by his family and left to fend for himself at a young age.

Cast
The film stars Callum Turner and Joel Edgerton as Joe Rantz and Al Ulbrickson.

Production
Director and co-producer George Clooney (left) and co-producer Grant Heslov

On March 2011, The Weinstein Company preemptively acquired the film adaptation rights to the novel by Daniel James Brown with Kenneth Branagh set to direct and Donna Gigliotti and Judy Hofflund producing.[6][7] In October 2018, Lantern Entertainment, which acquired The Weinstein Company's assets, contracted with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures to distribute the film worldwide.[8] In March 2020, it was announced that George Clooney would direct and produce with Grant Heslov and Mark L. Smith would write the script.[5]

On November 1, 2021, it was announced that Callum Turner would portray Joe Rantz.[9] In February 2022, additional casting was announced, with Joel Edgerton and Hadley Robinson amongst the additions.[10] Courtney Henggeler and James Wolk would join in March,[11][12] and Chris Diamantopoulos would join in April.[13]

Filming began in March 2022,[14] and was due to take place at Winnersh Film Studios in Berkshire, as well as in Los Angeles and Berlin, nowhere near the still standing original shell house on the University of Washington campus.[15] The 1936 Summer Olympics and scenes around the University of Washington boathouse were filmed on the Cleveland Lakes near Swindon (UK), with additional scenes filmed at Molesey Boat Club.[16][17] Members of various boat clubs in the area, such as, St Hugh's Boat Club and Oriel College Boat Club from the University of Oxford, were recruited as rowers for various national teams in the Olympics.

Release

The film is scheduled for release on December 25, 2023. The date was decided upon after the film received positive scores at its test screenings and early awards season buzz.[18]

References
  1. "Alexandre Desplat Scoring George Clooney's 'The Boys in the Boat'". Film Music Reporter. October 2, 2023.
  2. https://seattlemag.com/features/the-book-that-saved-a-building/
  3. http://amp.awfulannouncing.com/films/trailer-released-for-george-clooneys-the-boys-in-the-boat.html
  4. Whittock, Jesse (May 8, 2023). "Amazon MGM Studios Distribution To Launch At LA Screenings". Deadline. Retrieved September 18, 2023.
  5. "Clooney set to direct Berlin Olympics true life drama". March 9, 2020 – via www.rte.ie. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  6. Fleming, Mike Jr. (March 3, 2011). "Weinstein Company Captures Book Proposal On 1936 U.S. Olympics Crew Team". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 21, 2013.
  7. Abrams, Rachel (March 3, 2011). "Weinsteins acquire Olympic rowing tale". Variety. Retrieved September 21, 2013.
  8. McNary, Dave (October 30, 2018). "Weinstein Film 'Boys in the Boat' Saved by MGM, Lantern Entertainment". Variety.
  9. Kroll, Justin (November 1, 2021). "Callum Turner To Star In George Clooney And Grant Heslov's 'Boys In The Boat' Adaptation For MGM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 14, 2021.
  10. Kroll, Justin (February 10, 2022). "George Clooney's Boys In The Boat Adaptation With MGM, Spyglass And Smokehouse Sets Top Tier Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
  11. George Clooney’s ‘The Boys In The Boat’ Adds ‘Cobra Kai’ Star Courtney Henggeler
  12. James Wolk Joins George Clooney’s Adaptation Of ‘The Boys In The Boat’ For MGM
  13. George Clooney Movie ‘The Boys In The Boat’ Adds Chris Diamantopoulos
  14. Daniels, Nia (March 28, 2022). "George Clooney begins UK shoot on The Boys in the Boat". Kemps Film and TV Production Services Handbook. Retrieved March 31, 2022.
  15. Kasule, Melissa (January 26, 2022). "George Clooney's The Boys in the Boat to shoot at new UK studio". Kemps Film and TV Production Services Handbook. Retrieved February 13, 2022.
  16. "George Clooney filming: Photos reveal his Wiltshire set". April 28, 2022.
  17. "George Clooney spotted filming latest movie at Molesey Boat Club". May 24, 2022.
  18. D'Alessandro, Anthony (June 2, 2023). "George Clooney MGM Movie The Boys In The Boat Sets Christmas Day Voyage". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
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