Press Play (film)

Press Play is an upcoming American romantic drama film written and directed by Greg Björkman from a story by Josh Boone. It stars Clara Rugaard, Lewis Pullman, Lyrica Okano, Christina Chang, Matt Walsh, and Danny Glover. The film is set to be released in the United States on June 24, 2022, by The Avenue.

Press Play
Theatrical release poster
Directed byGreg Björkman
Screenplay by
  • Greg Björkman
  • James Bachelor
Story byJosh Boone
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyLuca Del Puppo
Edited byPatrick J. Don Vito
Music byEldad Guetta
Production
companies
Distributed byThe Avenue
Release date
  • June 24, 2022 (2022-06-24)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Premise

A young woman tries to save her boyfriend's life by using a mixtape that can transport her back in time.

Cast

Production

Press Play is a romantic drama directed by Greg Björkman that incorporates music into its story. It is written by Björkman and James Bachelor from a story by Josh Boone. On October 7, 2019, CJ Entertainment announced it would produce the film starring Clara Rugaard, Lewis Pullman, Danny Glover, and Lyrica Okano. In a statement, Boone said "music has always been my magic carpet ride into the past. This story sprung from that idea — music as time travel." Björkman said "music can be such an integral part of one's life. What better way to travel back in time than through the soundtrack of your youth."[1] Filming began that same month in Hawaii.[2][3] By May 2020, the film was in post-production with music supervisor Season Kent and editor Patrick J. Don Vito.[2][4]

Release

In November 2021, The Avenue acquired the distribution rights.[1] The film is set to be released in the United States in theaters and on digital on June 24, 2022.[5]

References
  1. Grobar, Matt (November 5, 2021). "The Avenue Acquires Rights To CJ ENM's Romantic Drama Press Play Starring Lewis Pullman, Clara Rugaard, Danny Glover And Matt Walsh". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
  2. Brzeski, Patrick (October 7, 2019). "Busan: CJ Entertainment to Produce Romantic Drama Press Play With Clara Rugaard, Lewis Pullman (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
  3. Kay, Jeremy (November 6, 2019). "AFM 2019: The buzz titles from North America". Screen Daily. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
  4. Kay, Jeremy (May 9, 2020). "CJ Entertainment teams with Midsommar creator Ari Aster on Save The Green Planet! remake". Screen Daily. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
  5. Villei, Matt (April 13, 2022). "Press Play Trailer Reveals a Sci-Fi Romance Driven by the Power of Music". Collider. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
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