A Man Called Otto

A Man Called Otto is an upcoming American comedy-drama film directed by Marc Forster. It is the second film adaptation of the novel A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman, after the 2015 Swedish film A Man Called Ove directed by Hannes Holm. The film will star Tom Hanks in the titular role, with Mariana Treviño, Rachel Keller, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Cameron Britton, and Mike Birbiglia co-starring.[2][3][4]

A Man Called Otto
Directed byMarc Forster
Screenplay byDavid Magee
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Distributed bySony Pictures Releasing
Release date
  • December 25, 2022 (2022-12-25)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$50 million[1]

Premise

A grumpy retiree set in his ways finds an unlikely friendship with his lovely new neighbors.

Cast

Production

In September 2017, it was announced that Tom Hanks would star in an English-language adaptation of the 2016 film A Man Called Ove, and would also produce alongside Playtone partner Gary Goetzman, Rita Wilson, and Fredrik Wikström Nicastro of SF Studios.[5] Marc Forster was confirmed as the film's director in January 2022, with David Magee writing the screenplay.[6] On February 10, 2022, it was announced that Sony Pictures pre-bought the rights to movie for around US$60 million at the European Film Market.[7]

Filming

Filming began in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in February 2022.[1][8] It is expected to conclude filming in May 2022.[9]

Release

The film is set to release on December 25, 2022.[10][11]

References
  1. Wiseman, Andreas (February 8, 2022). "Buyers Circling Tom Hanks Comedy A Man Called Otto On Eve Of Virtual EFM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
  2. Wiseman, Andreas (January 18, 2022). "Marc Forster To Direct Tom Hanks In A Man Called Ove With SF Studios, Rita Wilson & Playtone Producing David Magee Script". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 18, 2022.
  3. Wiseman, Andreas (January 31, 2022). "STX & CAA Board Sales On Tom Hanks Comedy A Man Called Otto Ahead Of Pennsylvania Shoot; Supporting Cast Revealed For EFM Hot Pic". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 31, 2022.
  4. Kroll, Justin (March 24, 2022). "Cameron Britton And Mike Birbiglia Join Tom Hanks In 'A Man Called Otto'". Deadline. Retrieved March 25, 2022.
  5. Fleming, Mike Jr. (September 21, 2017). "Tom Hanks To Star In 'A Man Called Ove' Remake". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Business Media. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
  6. Wiseman, Andreas (January 18, 2022). "Marc Forster To Direct Tom Hanks In 'A Man Called Ove' With SF Studios, Rita Wilson & Playtone Producing David Magee Script". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
  7. Wiseman, Andreas; Fleming Jr, Mike (February 10, 2022). "Tom Hanks Comedy A Man Called Otto Pre-Sells To Sony For $60M In Biggest Ever EFM Deal". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
  8. Axelrod, Joshua (March 9, 2022). "Western Pa.-shot film Cha Cha Real Smooth set for June 17 release". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
  9. Cuneo, Kevin (February 20, 2022). "Crew for Tom Hanks movie in Pittsburgh hiring scores of extras". Erie Times-News. Retrieved February 21, 2022.
  10. Shafer, Ellise (February 18, 2022). "Sony Dates Tom Hanks Vehicle A Man Called Otto for Christmas Alongside Whitney Houston Biopic". Variety. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
  11. Pedersen, Erik (February 18, 2022). "Sony Moves Oh Hell No Off Schedule, Confirms A Man Called Otto For Christmas, Sets Umma Date & More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
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