13 (upcoming film)

13 is an upcoming American musical comedy-drama film directed by Tamra Davis and adapted for the screen by Robert Horn from his, Jason Robert Brown and Dan Elish's 2007 musical of the same name.

13
Directed byTamra Davis
Screenplay byRobert Horn
Based on13
by Jason Robert Brown
Robert Horn
Dan Elish
Produced by
  • Tamra Davis
  • Jason Robert Brown
  • Mark Nicholson
  • Bob Boyett
  • Neil Moren
  • Robert Horn
Starring
Music byJason Robert Brown
Production
company
Zadan/Meron Productions
Distributed byNetflix
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Cast
  • Eli Golden as Evan Goldman
  • Rhea Perlman as Grandma Ruth
  • Josh Peck as Rabbi Shapiro
  • Peter Hermann as Joel Goldman
  • Debra Messing as Mrs. Goldman, Evan's mom
  • Gabriella Uhl as Patrice
  • Ramon Reed as Eddie
  • JD McCrary as Brett
  • Frankie McNellis as Lucy
  • Lindsey Blackwell as Kendra
  • Jonathan Lengel as Archie
  • Nolen Dubuc as Malcolm
  • Luke Islam as Carlos
  • Shechinah Mpumlwana as Cassie
  • Kayleigh Cerezo as Molly
  • Wyatt Moss as Zee
  • Liam Wignall as KC
  • Khiyla Aynne as Charlotte

Production

Development

On August 12, 2014, CBS Films has acquired the rights to adapt 13, with Bert V. Royal writing the script and Laurence Mark, Bob Boyett and David Blackman producing the film.[1] On September 20, 2019, Netflix and producer Neil Meron acquired the film, with Tamra Davis hired to direct and Robert Horn writing the script instead of Royal.[2] On April 29, 2021, Davis is set to produce the film with Jason Robert Brown, Horn, Bob Boyett and Mark Nicholson.[3]

Casting

On October 28, 2020, Neil Meron issued an open casting call for the teen roles, with rehearsals set to begin in March 2021.[4] On April 29, 2021, Eli Golden, Gabriella Uhl, JD McCrary, Frankie McNellis, Lindsey Blackwell, Jonathan Lengel, Ramon Reed, Nolen Dubuc, Luke Islam, Shechinah Mpumlwana, Kayleigh Cerezo, Wyatt Moss, Liam Wignall, and Khiyla Aynne were cast in the film.[3] On May 24, 2021, Debra Messing was cast in the film.[5] On June 11, 2021, Rhea Perlman, Josh Peck, and Peter Hermann were cast in the film.[6]

Filming

On October 28, 2020, principal photography was set to begin in Toronto in June 2021.[4] Filming ended on August 6, 2021.[7]

Music

On September 20, 2019, Brown was hired as the film composer.[2]

References
  1. Kit, Borys (August 12, 2014). "CBS Films Bringing Musical '13' to Big Screen". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 17, 2019.
  2. "NETFLIX ADAPTS TONY AWARD-WINNER JASON ROBERT BROWN'S BROADWAY MUSICAL 13 INTO A FAMILY FILM". Netflix Media Center. September 20, 2019. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
  3. D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 29, 2021). "Netflix Feature Adaptation Of Broadway's '13: The Musical' Finds Its Stars". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 25, 2021.
  4. Gans, Andrew (October 28, 2020). "Casting Search Continues for Netflix Adaptation of Jason Robert Brown's 13 Musical". Playbill. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  5. D'Alessandro, Anthony (May 24, 2021). "Debra Messing's Number Called To Star In '13: The Musical' At Netflix". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 25, 2021.
  6. Pedersen, Erik (June 11, 2021). "'13: The Musical': Rhea Perlman, Josh Peck & Peter Hermann Round Out Cast Of Netflix Pic". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
  7. Bradley (August 8, 2021). "'13: The Musical' Officially Wraps Up Filming at Netflix". Midgard Times. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
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