Wizards! Explained
Wizards! |
Director: | David Michôd |
Screenplay: | David Michôd |
Distributor: | A24 |
Language: | English |
Wizards! is an upcoming stoner comedy film written and directed by David Michôd and starring Pete Davidson, Franz Rogowski, Naomi Scott, Sean Harris, and Orlando Bloom.[1]
Premise
Two hapless, consistently stoned beach-bar operators (Davidson, Rogowski) stumble across stolen loot that was better off untouched.[2]
Cast
Production
In May 2022, it was announced that Davidson, Rogowski, Scott, and Harris were cast in the film.[9] In June that same year, it was announced that Bloom was added to the cast.[10]
The film was shot in Cairns, Queensland and Cape Tribulation (at Cape Tribulation Resort & Spa) for approximately five weeks, wrapping in August 2022. The production brought approximately 100 jobs and three times as many roles for extras, working with indigenous women in the area.[11]
Notes and References
- Web site: Villei. Matt. 'Wizards!': Orlando Bloom Joins A24 Movie Alongside Pete Davidson. June 1, 2022. Collider. June 4, 2022.
- Web site: Romanchick. Shane. Pete Davidson and Naomi Scott to Star in A24 Comedy 'Wizards!' From David Michôd. May 18, 2022. Collider. August 5, 2022.
- Web site: Gonzalez. Umberto. Pete Davidson, Franz Rogowski, Naomi Scott and Sean Harris to Star in 'Wizards!' for A24 and Plan B. May 17, 2022. TheWrap. June 4, 2022.
- Web site: Nash. Anthony. Wizards!: Pete Davidson & Naomi Scott to Star in New A24 Film. May 17, 2022. ComingSoon.net. June 4, 2022.
- Web site: Seigh. Steve. Wizards!: Pete Davidson, Naomi Scott to star in David Michôd's new stoner film at A24, Plan B. JoBlo.com. 17 May 2022 . June 4, 2022.
- Web site: Bang Showbiz. Pete Davidson and Naomi Scott to star in Wizards!. May 18, 2022. Contactmusic.com. June 4, 2022.
- Web site: Carr. Mary Kate. Orlando Bloom joins Pete Davidson in A24 stoner movie Wizards!. June 1, 2022. The A.V. Club. June 4, 2022.
- Web site: Grobar. Matt. 'Shantaram's Rahel Romahn, 2022 Heath Ledger Scholarship Recipient, Signs With More/Medavoy Management. February 6, 2023. August 5, 2023. Deadline Hollywood.
- Web site: Kroll. Justin. Pete Davidson And Naomi Scott To Star In David Michôd's 'Wizards!' For A24 And Plan B. May 17, 2022. Deadline Hollywood. June 4, 2022.
- Web site: Konrad. Jeremy. Orlando Bloom Hops Aboard A24 Film Wizards! With Pete Davidson. June 1, 2022. Bleeding Cool. June 4, 2022.
- Kennedy . Jade . Filming Wraps on Wizards! in Far North Queensland . Variety Australia . en-AU . August 12, 2022.