Slingshot (2024 film) explained

Director:Mikael Håfström
Cinematography:Pär M Ekberg
Editing:Rickard Krantz
Music:Steffen Thum
Distributor:Bleecker Street
Country:United States
Language:English

Slingshot is an upcoming American science fiction psychological thriller film directed by Mikael Håfström and written by R. Scott Adams and Nathan Parker. It stars Casey Affleck, Laurence Fishburne, Emily Beecham, Tomer Kapon, David Morrissey, and Mark Ebulué.

Premise

An astronaut on a possibly fatally endangered mission to Saturn's moon Titan struggles to keep his grip on reality.

Cast

Production

On November 23, 2021, it was announced that Mikael Håfström would direct from a screenplay by R. Scott Adams and Nathan Parker. The film was produced by Bluestone Entertainment. Barry Chusid was the production designer and Pär M Ekberg was the cinematographer. Alongside the film announcement, Casey Affleck, Laurence Fishburne, Emily Beecham, Tomer Capone, David Morrissey, and Mark Ebulué were cast. Chelsea Ellis Bloch and Marisol Roncali were the casting directors.[2] Filming began on December 1, 2021, at Korda Studios and other locations in Budapest, Hungary.[3] [4] The score was composed by Steffen Thum and produced by Lorne Balfe.

Release

In February 2024, Bleecker Street acquired U.S. distribution rights to the film.[5] The film is scheduled to be released on August 30, 2024, in the United States.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Grater. Tom. November 23, 2021. Casey Affleck, Laurence Fishburne & Emily Beecham Starring In Sci-Fi Thriller Slingshot. November 24, 2021. Deadline Hollywood.
  2. Web site: Ravindran. Manori. November 23, 2021. Casey Affleck, Laurence Fishburne, Emily Beecham Headline Sci-Fi Thriller Slingshot From Bluestone Entertainment. November 24, 2021. Variety.
  3. Web site: Reporter. Budapest. December 2, 2021. Sci-Fi thriller Slingshot to be filmed in Hungary. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20211202135232/https://www.budapestreporter.com/sci-fi-thriller-slingshot-to-be-filmed-in-hungary/. December 2, 2021. December 12, 2021. The Budapest Reporter.
  4. Web site: Ritman. Alex. November 23, 2021. Casey Affleck to Lead Sci-Fi Thriller Slingshot With Laurence Fishburne, Emily Beecham. November 24, 2021. The Hollywood Reporter.
  5. Web site: Bleecker Street Acquires U.S. Rights To Casey Affleck & Laurence Fishburne Starrer Slingshot. Deadline Hollywood. Diana. Lodderhose. February 14, 2024. February 14, 2024.