Shell (upcoming film)
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| Directed by | Max Minghella |
| Screenplay by | Jack Stanley |
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| Cinematography | Drew Daniels |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Shell is an upcoming American thriller film directed by Max Minghella, written by Jack Stanley, and starring Elisabeth Moss, Kate Hudson and Kaia Gerber. The film is being produced by Black Bear International, Automatik, and Love & Squalor.
Synopsis[edit]
Set in the near future, struggling actress Samantha (Moss), gets a free trial at a burgeoning cosmetics company that promises eternal youth, and befriends the company CEO Zoe Shannon (Hudson). However, when she realises other patients have gone missing, including social media influencer Chloe Benson (Gerber), Samantha realises all may not be well.[1]
Cast[edit]
- Elisabeth Moss as Samantha
- Kate Hudson as Zoe Shannon
- Kaia Gerber as Chloe Benson
- Arian Moayed
- Este Haim
- Lionel Boyce
- Ziwe Fumudoh
- Amy Landecker
- Peter MacNichol
- Blake Lee
- Dustin Milligan
- Peri Gilpin
- Mary Lynn Rajskub
Production[edit]
In July 2020, it was announced Max Minghella would direct the film, from a screenplay by Jack Stanley, with Fred Berger, Brian Kavanaugh, and Alicia Van Couvering producing. HBO Max was set to produce and distribute the film.[2] In May 2023, Elisabeth Moss, Kate Hudson and Kaia Gerber joined the cast of the film, with Moss set to produce under her Love & Squalor Pictures banner, and HBO Max no longer attached.[3][4] In February 2024, Arian Moayed, Lionel Boyce, Este Haim, Ziwe Fumudoh, Peter MacNicol, Blake Lee, Dustin Milligan, Peri Gilpin and Mary Lynn Rajskub were announced to be cast in the film.[5]
Principal photography began in December 2023 and finished in February 2024.[6][5]
References[edit]
- ^ Devore, Britta (May 4, 2023). "Elisabeth Moss Re-Teams with 'The Handmaid's Tale' Co-Star for Max Minghella's Thriller". Collider. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (July 9, 2020). "HBO Max Lands Jack Stanley Spec 'Shell' For Max Minghella To Direct". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (June 20, 2023). "Prolific 'La La Land' Producer Automatik Merges With Range Media Partners". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (May 4, 2023). "Elisabeth Moss, Kate Hudson & Kaia Gerber To Star In Thriller 'Shell' For Director Max Minghella, Automatik & Black Bear International — Cannes Market Hot Package". Hollywood Deadline. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
- ^ a b Wiseman, Andreas (February 5, 2024). "Arian Moayed, Este Haim, Lionel Boyce, Ziwe & More Join Elisabeth Moss, Kate Hudson & Kaia Gerber In Max Minghella's Thriller 'Shell'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
- ^ Braun, Don (January 4, 2024). "Elisabeth Moss Filming "Shell" in Los Angeles 01/03/2024". Celeb Mafia. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
