A Prayer for the Dying (upcoming film) explained

A Prayer for the Dying
Director:Dara Van Dusen
Producer:
  • Dyveke Bjørkly Graver
  • Andrea Berentsen Ottmar
Screenplay:Dara Van Dusen
Starring:
Production Companies:
  • Eye Eye Pictures
Country:Norway
Language:English

A Prayer for the Dying is an upcoming film written and directed by Dara Van Dusen, and adapted from the novel of the same name by Stewart O'Nan. It stars Johnny Flynn and John C. Reilly.

Premise

Decisions of life and death are taken in the Scandinavian emigrant community in the 1870s town of Friendship, Wisconsin.[1]

Cast

Production

The film is written and directed by Dara Van Dusen, based on the novel by Stewart O'Nan. It is produced by Dyveke Bjørkly Graver and Andrea Berentsen Ottmar for Eye Eye Pictures.[2]

The cast is led by Johnny Flynn, John C. Reilly, Kristine Kujath Thorp and Gustav Lindh. Principal photography took place in Bratislava, Slovakia in August 2024.[3] First look images from filming were released in September 2024.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Callum Turner, Kristine Kujath Thorp & Gustav Lindh To Star In Dara Van Dusen’s ‘A Prayer For The Dying’; Anton & New Europe Sales Co-Acquire Int’l Rights – EFM. Deadline Hollywood. 28 August 2024. Melanie . Goodfellow. February 5, 2024.
  2. Web site: Johnny Flynn, John C. Reilly to Star in Survival Thriller ‘A Prayer for the Dying’ for Anton, New Europe (EXCLUSIVE). Variety. 28 August 2024. 27 August 2024. Alex. Ritman.
  3. Web site: Safwan. Azeem. Johnny Flynn Lands His Next Leading Role in New Historical Adaptation . Collider. 28 August 2024. 27 August 2024.
  4. Web site: First Look at Survival Thriller ‘A Prayer for the Dying’ Starring John C. Reilly and Johnny Flynn (EXCLUSIVE). Variety. 7 September 2024. Sep 7, 2024 . Alex . Ritman.