The Deliverance (film)
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| Directed by | Lee Daniels |
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| Cinematography | Eli Arenson |
| Edited by | Stan Salfas |
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| Distributed by | Netflix |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Deliverance is an upcoming American supernatural horror thriller film directed by Lee Daniels and written by David Coggeshall and Elijah Bynum. The film stars Andra Day with Rob Morgan, Caleb McLaughlin, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Tasha Smith, Omar Epps, Mo'Nique, and Glenn Close. This film is based on the Latoya Ammons family possession.[1] The film will be released on Netflix.
Cast[edit]
- Andra Day as Ebony, the mother of a Pennsylvania family whose children purportedly became demonically possessed
- Mo'Nique as a social worker who helps a family through a series of exorcisms
- Glenn Close as Morgan
- Rob Morgan
- Caleb McLaughlin
- Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
- Omar Epps
- Demi Singleton
- Miss Lawrence
- Tasha Smith as Asia
- Anthony B. Jenkins
- James William O'Halloran as Satan
Production[edit]
In January 2022, it was reported that Lee Daniels would direct and Andra Day, Octavia Spencer, Glenn Close, Rob Morgan, Caleb McLaughlin and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor would star in the film.[1][2] In April 2022, Mo'Nique, who last worked with Daniels in the 2009 film Precious, replaced Octavia Spencer in the role.[3][4] Also that month, Tasha Smith was cast.[5] Omar Epps, Demi Singleton, Miss Lawrence, and Anthony B. Jenkins round out the cast.[6][7]
The film was shot in mid-2022 in Pittsburgh.[8]
Release[edit]
In January 2022, Netflix won a bidding war over the film rights in a deal of "upward of $65 million, covering the film’s budget and buyouts".[1] It will be released in select theaters on August 16, 2024 and will stream on Netflix on August 30.[9]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Fleming, Mike Jr. (January 24, 2022). "Lee Daniels-Directed Exorcism Thriller With Andra Day, Octavia Spencer, Glenn Close, Rob Morgan, Caleb McLaughlin, Aunjanue Ellis, Tasha Smith Scares Up $65M+ Netflix Deal After Head-Spinning 7-Bidder Battle".
- ^ Rubin, Rebecca (January 24, 2022). "Netflix Wins Bidding War for Lee Daniels' Exorcism Thriller Starring Andra Day, Octavia Spencer and Glenn Close".
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (April 1, 2022). "Mo'Nique & Lee Daniels Patch 'Precious' Feud; She'll Replace Octavia Spencer In Netflix Thriller 'Demon House'". Deadline.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (April 2, 2022). "Lee Daniels Crashes Mo'Nique's April Fools' Day Event, Apologizes To 'Precious' Star After Longtime Feud: "I Am So Sorry For Hurting You In Any Way That I Did"".
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 15, 2022). "Tasha Smith Reteams With Lee Daniels On His Untitled Horror Netflix Pic".
- ^ Vlessing, Etan (July 14, 2022). "Omar Epps, Demi Singleton, Miss Lawrence, Anthony B. Jenkins Join Lee Daniels' 'The Deliverance' for Netflix". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (July 14, 2022). "'The Deliverance': Omar Epps, Demi Singleton, Miss Lawrence & Anthony B. Jenkins Join Lee Daniels' Exorcism Film For Netflix".
- ^ Mo'Nique Makes Peace (Mostly)
- ^ "In Lee Daniels' The Deliverance, Nothing Is As It Seems". Netflix Tudum. Retrieved 2024-06-10.
