Train Dreams (film) explained

Train Dreams
Director:	Clint Bentley
Producer:	Marissa McMahon Ashley Schlaifer Will Janowitz Teddy Schwarzman Michael Heimler
Screenplay:	Greg Kwedar
Based On:	Train Dreams by Denis Johnson
Starring:	Joel Edgerton Felicity Jones Kerry Condon William H. Macy Clifton Collins Jr.
Production Companies:	Black Bear Kamala Films
Country:	United States
Language:	English

Train Dreams is an upcoming film by Clint Bentley from Black Bear and starring Joel Edgerton and Felicity Jones. It is an adaptation by Greg Kwedar of the 2011 novella of the same name by Denis Johnson.

Premise

A logger (Egerton) works to develop the railroad across the United States causing him to spend vast times away from his wife (Jones) and daughter, and is struggling with his place in a changing world.^[1]

Cast

• Joel Edgerton as Robert Grainier
• Felicity Jones as Gladys Grainier
• Kerry Condon
• William H. Macy
• Clifton Collins Jr.

Production

In February 2024, the film was reported to be produced by Black Bear as an adaptation of the Denis Johnson 2021 novella Train Dreams by Greg Kwedar, and directed by Clint Bentley and starring Felicity Jones and Joel Edgerton. Producers include Marissa McMahon and Ashley Schlaifer for Kamala Films, and Will Janowitz, and Teddy Schwarzman and Michael Heimler for Black Bear.^[2] In May 2024, Kerry Condon, William H. Macy and Clifton Collins Jr. joined the cast.^[3]

Principal photography started in Washington State in April 2024, with filming locations including Spokane, Metaline Falls, and Colville.^{[4] [5]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Screen Daily. 8 February 2024. Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones to star in 'Train Dreams'; Black Bear launching at EFM . Jeremy. Kay. 7 February 2024.
2. Web site: Deadline Hollywood. 8 February 2024. Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones To Star In 'Jockey' Helmer Clint Bentley's 'Train Dreams'; Black Bear Introducing To Buyers At EFM. Matt. Grobar. February 7, 2024.
3. Web site: May 2, 2024. Kerry Condon, William H. Macy, Clifton Collins Jr. Join Black Bear's Denis Johnson Adaptation 'Train Dreams' (EXCLUSIVE). Alex . Ritman. Variety. 24 May 2024.
4. Web site: Kristen. Lopez. 7 February 2024. Joel Edgerton and Felicity Jones to Star in Adaptation of Denis Johnson's 'Train Dreams'. 8 February 2024. The Wrap.
5. Web site: Major motion picture 'Train Dreams' is filming in Spokane, to star Joel Edgerton and Oscar nominee Felicity Jones. Spokesman. 24 May 2024. May 9, 2024.