The Coldest City (film)
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| Directed by | David Leitch |
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| Screenplay by | Kurt Johnstad |
| Based on |
The Coldest City by Antony Johnston |
| Starring |
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| Music by | Tyler Bates |
| Cinematography | Jonathan Sela |
| Edited by | Elísabet Ronaldsdóttir |
Production company |
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| Distributed by | Focus Features |
Release dates |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Coldest City is an upcoming American spy thriller film directed by David Leitch and written by Kurt Johnstad. It is based on the 2012 Antony Johnston's graphic novel of the same name, which revolves around a female spy who has to find a list of double agents who were being smuggled into the West. The film stars Charlize Theron, James McAvoy, John Goodman, and Sofia Boutella. This would be Leitch's first solo credit as director.
The film is scheduled to be released on July 28, 2017 by Focus Features.
Plot
A high-stakes, global action-thriller that takes place in the city of Berlin, on the eve of the Wall’s collapse and the shifting of superpower alliances. Lorraine Broughton, a top-level spy for MI6, is dispatched to Berlin to take down a ruthless espionage ring that has just killed an undercover agent for reasons unknown. She is ordered to cooperate with Berlin station chief David Percival, and the two form an uneasy alliance, unleashing their full arsenal of skills in pursuing a threat that jeopardizes the West’s entire intelligence operation.
Cast
- Charlize Theron as Lorraine Broughton
- James McAvoy as David Percival
- John Goodman
- Sofia Boutella
- Toby Jones as Gray
- Eddie Marsan as Spyglass
- Roland Møller[1]
Production
On May 9, 2015, it was announced that Focus Features had bought the American rights to the Antony Johnston's spy thriller graphic novel The Coldest City, with Charlize Theron set to play the lead role of a female spy.[2] David Leitch and Chad Stahelski were attached to direct the film based on the script by Kurt Johnstad, with the production start in October in Germany.[2] Sierra/Affinity's Nick Meyer would be fully financing the film with a budget of around $30 million. Theron would produce the film along with Beth Kono & A.J. Dix through her Denver and Delilah Productions, Eric Gitter & Peter Schwerin through Closed on Mondays Entertainment, Kelly McCormick through Sierra/Affinity, with 87Eleven.[2] On October 2, 2015, Leitch exited his partner Stahelski's John Wick 2 to direct The Coldest City alone, which would start shooting in November in Hungary and Germany.[3] On October 16, 2015, James McAvoy joined the cast of the film.[4] November 2, 2015, John Goodman signed on to play the role of an American agent.[5] On October 26, 2015, TheWrap reported that Sofia Boutella had joined the film for an unspecified role.[6]
Principal photography on the film began on November 22, 2015 in Budapest,[7] and it would later move to Berlin.[3]
Release
In May 2015, Focus Features acquired distribution rights to the film.[8] The film is scheduled to be released on August 11, 2017.[9][10] It was later pushed up to July 28, 2017.[11]
References
- ↑ /ritzau/. "Hollywood Star crazy about Danish actor". b.dk (in Danish). Berlinske. Retrieved 7 March 2016.
- 1 2 3 Fleming Jr, Mike (May 9, 2015). "Focus Pre-Empts N.A. Rights To 'The Coldest City;' Charlize Theron To Star, 'John Wick's David Leitch & Chad Stahelski Directing: Cannes". deadline.com. Retrieved October 17, 2015.
- 1 2 Sneider, Jeff (October 2, 2015). "David Leitch Leaves 'John Wick 2' to Direct Charlize Theron Spy Movie 'The Coldest City'". thewrap.com. Retrieved October 17, 2015.
- ↑ Kroll, Justin (October 16, 2015). "James McAvoy to Join Charlize Theron in Focus' 'Coldest City'". variety.com. Retrieved October 17, 2015.
- ↑ Busch, Anita (November 2, 2015). "John Goodman In Talks To Join 'Coldest City'". deadline.com. Retrieved November 12, 2015.
- ↑ Sneider, Jeff (October 26, 2015). "'Kingsman' Breakout Sofia Boutella Joins Charlize Theron in Spy Thriller 'The Coldest City' (Exclusive)". thewrap.com. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
- ↑ "On the Set for 12/4/15: Gal Gadot Grabs Her Lasso for 'Wonder Woman', Brad Pitt Wraps 'War Machine', 'Resident Evil' Team Finish Final Chapter". ssninsider.com. December 4, 2015. Retrieved December 6, 2015.
- ↑ McNary, Dave (May 19, 2015). "Cannes: Charlize Theron's Spy Thriller 'Coldest City' Bought by Focus". Variety. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
- ↑ Slead, Evan (June 9, 2016). "Charlize Theron and James McAvoy thriller The Coldest City gets release date". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
- ↑ Anthony D'Alessandro. "Charlize Theron Spy Thriller 'The Coldest City' To Open August 2017". Deadline. Retrieved 9 June 2016.
- ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (November 7, 2016). "Charlize Theron Spy Thriller 'The Coldest City' Moves Up To July – Update". Deadline.com. Retrieved November 14, 2016.