The Valet (2022 film)

The Valet is an American romantic comedy film directed by Richard Wong from a screenplay by Rob Greenberg and Bob Fisher. It is a remake of the French film The Valet (2006) by Francis Veber. It stars Eugenio Derbez and Samara Weaving, with Betsy Brandt, Carmen Salinas, Amaury Nolasco, Marisol Nichols, Diany Rodriguez, Tiana Okoye, John Pirruccello, Ravi Patel, Noemi Gonzalez, and Lunay in supporting roles. It is set to be released on Hulu on May 20, 2022.

The Valet
Directed byRichard Wong
Screenplay by
Based onThe Valet
by Francis Veber
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyMateo Londono
Edited bySandra Montiel
Music byHeitor Pereira
Production
companies
Distributed by
  • Hulu (U.S.)
  • Disney+ (international)
Release date
  • May 20, 2022 (2022-05-20)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Premise

A movie star enlists a parking valet at a Beverly Hills restaurant to pose as her lover to cover for her relationship with a married man.[1]

Cast

Production

In September 2014, it was announced Eugenio Derbez would produce and star in a remake of the 2006 French film The Valet by Francis Veber, with Pantelion Films set to produce, and Lionsgate set to distribute.[2] In March 2021, it was announced Samara Weaving had joined the cast of the film, with Richard Wong set to direct from a screenplay by Rob Greenberg and Bob Fisher.[3] The rest of the cast was revealed in April and May.[4][5][1] Filming took place in Atlanta, Georgia.

During post-production, Heitor Pereira composed the musical score.[6]

Release

In July 2021, Hulu acquired U.S. distribution rights to the film, with Disney+ set to distribute internationally through the Star content hub.[7] It is set to be released on May 20, 2022.[8]

References
  1. N'Duka, Amanda (May 19, 2021). "Lionsgate Comedy The Valet Adds Five To Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
  2. McNary, Dave (September 5, 2014). "Eugenio Derbez Developing The Valet Remake Under New Pantelion Deal". Variety. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
  3. Kit, Borys (March 24, 2021). "Samara Weaving Joins Eugenio Derbez in The Valet for Lionsgate, Pantelion (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 24, 2021.
  4. D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 7, 2021). "The Valet: Three Join Lionsgate's Eugenio Derbez Comedy". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
  5. N'Duka, Amanda (May 7, 2021). "The Valet: Max Greenfield, Marisol Nichols, Betsy Brandt Join Lionsgate Comedy". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
  6. "Heitor Pereira Scoring Richard Wong's Hulu Film The Valet". Film Music Reporter. April 4, 2022. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
  7. D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 6, 2021). "Eugenio Derbez Lionsgate Romantic Comedy The Valet Acquired By Hulu & Disney+". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
  8. Grobar, Matt (April 14, 2022). "The Valet First Look: Hulu Unveils Photos From Comedy Starring CODA's Eugenio Derbez & Samara Weaving". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 31, 2022.
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