Master Gardener (film)
Master Gardener is an upcoming American independent crime thriller film written and directed by Paul Schrader and starring Joel Edgerton and Sigourney Weaver.
Master Gardener | |
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Directed by | Paul Schrader |
Written by | Paul Schrader |
Produced by | Amanda Crittenden David Gonzales Scott LaStaiti |
Starring | Joel Edgerton Sigourney Weaver Quintessa Swindell Esai Morales |
Production company | KOJO Studios |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Premise
Narvel Roth is the meticulous horticulturist of Gracewood Gardens, a beautful estate owned by wealthy dowager Mrs. Haverhill. When she orders Roth to take on her troubled great-niece Maya as his apprentice, his life is thrown into chaos and dark secrets from his past emerge.[1][2]
Cast
- Joel Edgerton as Narvel Roth
- Sigourney Weaver as Mrs. Haverhill
- Quintessa Swindell as Maya
- Esai Morales
Production
It was announced in September 2021 that Joel Edgerton and Sigourney Weaver had been cast in the film, written and directed by Paul Schrader.[3] Filming began in Louisiana on February 3, 2022,[2] and is scheduled to take place in the St. Francisville area through early March.[4] On February 8, it was announced that two more actors joined the cast, Quintessa Swindell (replacing Zendaya whom Schrader originally had in mind[5]) and Esai Morales.[2]
References
- Ritman, Alex (November 2, 2021). "AFM: Paul Schrader's Crime Thriller 'Master Gardener' Lands Global Sales". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
- Yossman, K. J. (February 4, 2022). "Quintessa Swindell, Esai Morales Cast in Paul Schrader's 'Master Gardener'". Variety. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
- Grater, Tom (September 1, 2021). "Joel Edgerton & Sigourney Weaver To Star In Paul Schrader's 'Master Gardener'; HanWay Onboard Sales". Deadline.com. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
- Evans, Julia-Claire (February 11, 2022). "Sigourney Weaver movie set to begin filming in St. Francisville". Greater Baton Rouge Business Report. Retrieved March 2, 2022.
- Balaga, Marta (October 4, 2021). "Paul Schrader Talks 'Master Gardener,' Follow-Up to 'The Card Counter'". Variety. Retrieved February 8, 2022.