The Boys in the Boat (film)

The Boys in the Boat is an upcoming American drama film directed by George Clooney, based on the non-fiction novel of the same name by Daniel James Brown, starring Callum Turner.

The Boys in the Boat
Directed byGeorge Clooney
Written byMark L. Smith
Based onThe Boys in the Boat
by Daniel James Brown
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyMartin Ruhe
Production
companies
Distributed byUnited Artists Releasing
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Plot

Joe Rantz, who was cast aside by his family at an early age, abandoned and left to fend for himself in the woods of Washington State, turns to rowing and participates in the 1936 Olympics.[1]

Cast

Production

On March 3, 2011, The Weinstein Company acquired the film rights to the novel with Kenneth Branagh set to direct and Donna Gigliotti and Judy Hofflund producing.[2][3] In October 2018, Lantern Entertainment (the successor of The Weinstein Company) contracted with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer to distribute the film worldwide.[4] In March 2020, it was announced that George Clooney would direct and produce with Grant Heslov and Mark L. Smith would write the script.[1]

On November 1, 2021, it was announced that Callum Turner would portray Joe Rantz.[5] In February 2022, additional casting was announced, with Joel Edgerton and Hadley Robinson amongst the additions.[6] Courtney Henggeler and James Wolk would join in March,[7][8] and Chris Diamantopoulos would join in April.[9]

Filming began in March 2022,[10] and was due to take place at Winnersh Film Studios in Berkshire, as well as in Los Angeles and Berlin.[11]

References
  1. "Clooney set to direct Berlin Olympics true life drama". March 9, 2020 – via www.rte.ie. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  2. Fleming Jr., Mike (March 3, 2011). "Weinstein Company Captures Book Proposal On 1936 U.S. Olympics Crew Team". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 21, 2013.
  3. Abrams, Rachel (March 3, 2011). "Weinsteins acquire Olympic rowing tale". Variety. Retrieved September 21, 2013.
  4. McNary, Dave (October 30, 2018). "Weinstein Film 'Boys in the Boat' Saved by MGM, Lantern Entertainment". Variety.
  5. Kroll, Justin (November 1, 2021). "Callum Turner To Star In George Clooney And Grant Heslov's 'Boys In The Boat' Adaptation For MGM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 14, 2021.
  6. Kroll, Justin (February 10, 2022). "George Clooney's Boys In The Boat Adaptation With MGM, Spyglass And Smokehouse Sets Top Tier Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
  7. George Clooney’s ‘The Boys In The Boat’ Adds ‘Cobra Kai’ Star Courtney Henggeler
  8. James Wolk Joins George Clooney’s Adaptation Of ‘The Boys In The Boat’ For MGM
  9. George Clooney Movie ‘The Boys In The Boat’ Adds Chris Diamantopoulos
  10. Daniels, Nia (March 28, 2022). "George Clooney begins UK shoot on The Boys in the Boat". Kemps Film and TV Production Services Handbook. Retrieved March 31, 2022.
  11. Kasule, Melissa (January 26, 2022). "George Clooney's The Boys in the Boat to shoot at new UK studio". Kemps Film and TV Production Services Handbook. Retrieved February 13, 2022.
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