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Directed by | Ron Howard |
Written by | Noah Pink |
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Cinematography | Mathias Herndl |
Music by | Hans Zimmer |
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Running time | 120 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Eden is an upcoming American survival thriller film directed by Ron Howard and written by Noah Pink. It stars Ana de Armas, Vanessa Kirby, Sydney Sweeney, Jude Law, Daniel Brühl, Felix Kammerer, Ricky Guillart, Toby Wallace and Richard Roxburgh.
The film is slated to premiere at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival.[1]
Premise
[edit]Dr. Friedrich Ritter and his partner Dora Strauch flee their native Germany in 1929, repudiating the bourgeois values they believe are corroding mankind’s true nature. On the isle of Floreana, Friedrich can focus on writing his manifesto, while Dora resolves to cure her multiple sclerosis through meditation. Their hard-won solitude, however, is short lived.
They are joined by Margaret and Heinz Wittmer, who prove to be earnest, capable settlers. Next comes Eloise Bosquet de Wagner Wehrhorn a self-described Baroness and the “embodiment of perfection,” who arrives with two devoted lovers, an Ecuadorian servant, a wardrobe full of evening gowns, and plans to erect a luxury hotel. Between inclement weather, unruly wildlife, and a total lack of amenities, all three groups find life on Floreana arduous. But nothing will test their mettle more than the challenge of coexisting with desperate neighbours capable of theft, deception, and worse.
Cast
[edit]- Ana de Armas
- Jude Law
- Vanessa Kirby
- Daniel Brühl
- Sydney Sweeney
- Ricky Guillart
- Richard Roxburgh
- Felix Kammerer
- Toby Wallace
- Paul Gleeson
- Ignacio Gasparini
- Jakub Přerovský
Production
[edit]Casting
[edit]It was announced in October 2022 that Ron Howard would direct the film, and he had begun the casting process and location scouting. The film was to be titled Origin of Species at that time.[2] In May 2023, Ana de Armas, Jude Law, Alicia Vikander and Daniel Brühl were cast,[3] with Daisy Edgar-Jones in negotiations.[4] Casting was permitted to continue during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike after securing an interim agreement with the guild.[5] In November, the film was retitled to Eden, with Vanessa Kirby and Sydney Sweeney added to the cast to replace Vikander and Edgar-Jones respectively, and Hans Zimmer was set to compose the score.[6] Edgar-Jones was forced to exit as a result of the SAG-AFTRA strike, as she needed to keep her commitment to Twisters, which had to halt production as a result of the strike.[7] In December 2023, it was announced that Richard Roxburgh, Felix Kammerer, Toby Wallace, Paul Gleeson, and Ignacio Gasparini had joined the cast.[8]
Filming
[edit]Filming was expected to begin in November 2023, with production taking place in Queensland, Australia, and a small unit filming on the Galápagos Islands.[6] Filming began on November 27, 2023 on the Australian Gold Coast.[9]
Release
[edit]In May 2024, AGC Studios sold distribution rights to the film for multiple international territories to Amazon Prime Video at the Marché du Film.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ Jeremy Kay, "Ron Howard’s ‘Eden’, John Crowley’s ‘We Live In Time’ among Toronto world premieres". Screen Daily, 9 July 2024.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (October 31, 2022). "Just In Time For AFM: Imagine & Ron Howard Mount True Crime Thriller Origin Of Species". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas; Fleming Jr, Mike (May 14, 2023). "Ron Howard's Survival Thriller Origin Of Species Sets Starry Cast With Ana De Armas, Jude Law, Alicia Vikander & Daniel Brühl; AGC Joins Hot Pic For Cannes Market". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (May 15, 2023). "Daisy Edgar-Jones In Talks To Join Ana De Armas, Jude Law, Alicia Vikander & Daniel Brühl In Ron Howard & AGC's Evolving Thriller Origin Of Species — Cannes Market". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (August 18, 2023). "SAG-AFTRA Interim Agreements: Full List Of Movies And TV Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ^ a b Wiseman, Andreas (October 30, 2023). "Vanessa Kirby & Sydney Sweeney Join Jude Law, Ana De Armas & Daniel Brühl In Ron Howard's Renamed Survival Thriller Eden Ahead Of November Shoot; Hans Zimmer To Score For Imagine & AGC — AFM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony; Kroll, Justin; Grobar, Matt (October 21, 2023). "SAG-AFTRA Strike At 100 Days: What Does The Milestone Mean For The Movie Industry?". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
- ^ Couch, Aaron (December 7, 2023). "Ron Howard Survival-Thriller 'Eden' Rounds Out Cast (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
- ^ "Ron Howard's Eden to start filming in Queensland". statements.qld.gov.au. 2023-11-22. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
- ^ Kay, Jeremy (21 May 2024). "Ron Howard's Venice-tipped 'Eden' starring Jude Law, Ana de Armas, Sydney Sweeney, sells in Cannes for AGC". Screen International. Retrieved 21 May 2024.