The Runaround (2016 film)

The Runaround
Directed by Gavin Wiesen
Produced by
  • Josh Crook
  • P. Jennifer Dana
  • Adi Ezroni
  • Mandy Tagger
Written by Seth W. Owen
Starring
Music by Alec Puro
Cinematography Seamus Tierney
Edited by Terel Gibson
Production
companies
  • Spring Pictures
  • Wing and a Prayer Pictures
  • Abbolita Films
  • Heretic Films
    Distributed by Good Deed Entertainment
    Country United States
    Language English

    The Runaround is an upcoming American comedy film directed by Gavin Wiesen and written by Seth W. Owen.[1] The film stars Emile Hirsch, J. K. Simmons, and Kristen Schaal.[2][3] Principal photography began on July 6, 2015 on locations in Los Angeles, California.[4]

    When a globe-trotting, workaholic father (Simmons) trying to visit his daughter on a last minute layover in Los Angeles discovers that she's disappeared, he forces her awkward, nervous ex-boyfriend (Hirsch), still nursing a broken heart, to help him find her over the course of one increasingly crazy night.

    Cast

    Production

    On April 30, 2015, it was announced that Gavin Wiesen would next direct a buddy comedy The Runaround based on the script by Seth W. Owen, which would star J. K. Simmons as a workaholic father and Emile Hirsch as his daughter's ex-boyfriend.[5] Producers of the film would be Mandy Tagger and Adi Ezroni through Spring Pictures, Ron Perlman and Josh Crook through Wing and a Prayer Pictures, along with P. Jennifer Dana.[5] On July 24, 2015, Kristen Schaal joined the cast[6] On August 6, 2015, more cast members were announced, including Jon Daly, Taran Killam, Hunter Parrish, Analeigh Tipton, and Shannon Woodward.[7]

    Filming

    Principal photography on the film began on July 6, 2015 in Los Angeles.[5][8]

    Release

    In November 2016, Good Deed Entertainment acquired U.S distribution rights to the film.[9]

    References

    1. Ford, Rebecca; McClintock, Pamela (April 30, 2015). "'The Art of Getting By' helmer Gavin Wiesen will direct from a script by Seth W. Owen.". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 22, 2015.
    2. Lesnick, Silas (August 6, 2015). "The Runaround Cast Adds Five More Stars". Coming Soon. Retrieved August 22, 2015.
    3. Hughes, William (May 1, 2015). "J.K. Simmons' reign of yelling continues with Emile Hirsch and The Runaround". AV Club. Retrieved July 22, 2015.
    4. staff (July 6, 2015). "J.K. Simmons Starts Shooting The Runaround". ssninsider.com. Retrieved July 22, 2015.
    5. 1 2 3 4 5 Ford, Rebecca; McClintock, Pamela (April 30, 2015). "Cannes: J.K. Simmons, Emile Hirsch to Star in 'The Runaround' (Exclusive)". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved August 7, 2015.
    6. 1 2 Kit, Borys (July 24, 2015). "Kristen Schaal Joining J.K. Simmons in Indie Comedy 'The Runaround' (Exclusive)". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved August 7, 2015.
    7. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Ford, Rebecca (August 6, 2015). "Jon Daly, Taran Killam, Analeigh Tipton Join Emile Hirsch in 'The Runaround' (Exclusive)". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 7, 2015.
    8. "On the Set for 7/6/15: J.k. Simmons Starts Shooting the Runaround, Sam Raimi Produced Thriller Rolls Cameras". ssninsider.com. July 6, 2015. Retrieved August 7, 2015.
    9. Busch, Anita (November 15, 2016). "Good Deed Entertainment Acquires J.K. Simmons, Emile Hirsch Film For 2017". Deadline.com. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
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