Bad Apples (upcoming film) explained

Bad Apples (upcoming film) should not be confused with Bad Apples (2018 film).

Director:	Jonatan Etzler
Producer:	Oskar Pimlott
Screenplay:	Jess O’Kane
Distributor:	Republic Pictures
Country:	United States
Language:	English

Bad Apples is an upcoming American comedy thriller film directed by Jonathan Etzler in his English-language debut and written by Jess O’Kane. It stars Saoirse Ronan. It is an adaptation by Jess O’Kane of Rasmus Lindgren's debut novel De Oönskade.

Premise

Maria (Ronan) is a teacher finding her class of ten year-olds disrupted by one unruly pupil.^[1]

Cast

• Saoirse Ronan as Maria

Production

HanWay Films and Pulse Films are producing the Jess O'Kane film adaptation of the Swedish language book by Rasmus Lindgren with Swedish writer-director Jonatan Etzler onboard to make his English language debut.^[2] Saoirse Ronan signed on to lead the cast in October 2023.^[3]

Principal photography began on March 19, 2024 in Bristol.^[4]

Release

In June 2024, Republic Pictures acquired distribution rights to the film.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Saoirse Ronan To Star In Satirical Thriller Bad Apples. Empireonline. 4 November 2023. James. White. 31 October 2023.
2. Web site: Deadline Hollywood. November 4, 2023. Saoirse Ronan Set For Jonatan Etzler’s Satirical Thriller ‘Bad Apples’; HanWay Launching Sales On Pulse Films Pic. Matt. Grobar. October 30, 2023.
3. Web site: Saoirse Ronan to play stressed out primary school teacher in her next big film role. Buzz.ie. November 4, 2023. October 31, 2023. Aoife. Moriaty.
4. Web site: Saoirse Ronan satire 'Bad Apples' filming in UK. Kemps Film and TV Production Services Handbook. Ellie. Calnan. March 19, 2024. March 20, 2024.
5. Web site: Republic Pictures Picks Up Saoirse Ronan Comedy 'Bad Apples' & Spyglass' Horror Rom-Com 'Heart Eyes'; Dan Cohen Unpacks The Strategy At The Paramount Label. Deadline Hollywood. Stewart. Clarke. 15 June 2024. 15 June 2024.