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
Directed byPaul Schrader
Written byPaul Schrader
Produced byAmanda Crittenden
David Gonzales
Scott LaStaiti
StarringJoel Edgerton
Sigourney Weaver
Quintessa Swindell
Esai Morales
Production
company
KOJO Studios
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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

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
  1. Ritman, Alex (November 2, 2021). "AFM: Paul Schrader's Crime Thriller 'Master Gardener' Lands Global Sales". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
  2. Yossman, K. J. (February 4, 2022). "Quintessa Swindell, Esai Morales Cast in Paul Schrader's 'Master Gardener'". Variety. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Balaga, Marta (October 4, 2021). "Paul Schrader Talks 'Master Gardener,' Follow-Up to 'The Card Counter'". Variety. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
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