Mack & Rita
Mack and Rita is an upcoming American comedy film, directed by Katie Aselton, from a screenplay by Madeline Walter and Paul Welsh. It stars Diane Keaton, Elizabeth Lail, Taylour Paige, Dustin Milligan, Simon Rex, Nicole Byer, Patti Harrison, Loretta Devine, Wendie Malick, Lois Smith and Amy Hill.
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| Directed by | Katie Aselton |
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| Cinematography | Sean McElwee |
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| Distributed by | Gravitas Premiere |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
It is scheduled to be released on August 12, 2022, by Gravitas Premiere.
Cast
- Diane Keaton as Rita
- Elizabeth Lail as Mack
- Taylour Paige as Carla
- Dustin Milligan as Jack
- Simon Rex as Luca
- Nicole Byer
- Patti Harrison
- Loretta Devine as Sharon
- Wendie Malick
- Lois Smith
- Amy Hill
Production
In March 2021, it was announced Diane Keaton, Elizabeth Lail, Taylour Paige, Dustin Milligan, Simon Rex, Nicole Byer, Patti Harrison, Loretta Devine, Wendie Malick, Lois Smith and Amy Hill had joined the cast of the film, with Katie Aselton directing from a screenplay by Madeline Walter and Paul Welsh.[1] Shortly after, it was reported that Elizabeth Lail joined to the cast.[2][3]
Principal photography began on March 25, 2021 and concluded on April 23, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.[4]
Release
In April 2022, Gravitas Premiere acquired distribution rights to the film, and set it for an August 12, 2022, release.[5]
References
- D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 18, 2021). "Diane Keaton & Taylour Paige Set For Romantic Comedy 'Mack & Rita'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
- Petski, Denise; D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 19, 2021). "Elizabeth Lail To Star In Romantic Comedy 'Mack And Rita', Joins 'Gossip Girl' Reboot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
- D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 26, 2021). "'Mack & Rita': Diane Keaton Comedy Adds Wendie Malick, Nicole Byer, Dustin Milligan, Simon Rex & More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
- "Film and TV Projects Going Into Production - Mack & Rita". Variety Insight. Archived from the original on March 18, 2021. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
- Grobar, Matt (April 27, 2022). "Gravitas Ventures Launches New Theatrical Release Label Gravitas Premiere; Katie Aselton's 'Mack & Rita', Starring Diane Keaton, Set As First Acquisition". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 27, 2022.