| Winner | |
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| Directed by | Susanna Fogel |
| Screenplay by | Kerry Howley |
| Based on | "Who Is Reality Winner?" by Kerry Howley |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Steve Yedlin |
| Edited by | Joseph Krings |
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| Distributed by | Vertical |
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Running time | 103 minutes[1] |
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| Language | English |
Winner is a 2024 black comedy drama film directed by Susanna Fogel and written by Kerry Howley. The film stars Emilia Jones as Reality Winner.
Synopsis[edit]
The film is based on the life of Reality Winner, who leaked an intelligence report about Russian interference in the 2016 United States elections.[3]
Cast[edit]
- Emilia Jones as Reality Winner
- Annelise Pollmann as young Reality
- Kathryn Newton as Brittany Winner
- Averie Peters as young Brittany
- Connie Britton as Billie Winner
- Zach Galifianakis as Ron Winner
- Danny Ramirez as Andre
- Shannon Berry as KayLee Thompson
Production[edit]
Described as a darkly comedic biopic, Emilia Jones was confirmed to be portraying the whistle-blower Reality Winner from a script written by Kerry Howley based on her own 2017 New York magazine feature, "Who Is Reality Winner?," with Fogel also on board to direct.[4] It marks the second collaboration between Fogel and Jones following Cat Person.[5]
Casting[edit]
In October 2022 it was confirmed that principal photography had started with Connie Britton and Zach Galifianakis playing Winner’s parents and Kathryn Newton her sister.[6] In May 2023 it was revealed Shannon Berry was part of the cast.[7]
Filming[edit]
Filming started around the areas in Winnipeg and elsewhere in Manitoba,[8][9] and was wrapped in November 21, 2022.
Release[edit]
The film premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival on January 20, 2024.[2] In May 2024, Vertical acquired distribution rights to the film.[10]
See also[edit]
- Reality (2023), another film based on Reality Winner.
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Winner". Sundance Film Festival. Retrieved December 7, 2023.
- ^ a b D'Alessandro, Anthony; Patten, Dominic (December 6, 2023). "Sundance Unveils Packed 2024 Lineup That Includes A.I., Pedro Pascal, Kristen Stewart, Satan, Devo & Steven Yeun". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
- ^ "Emilia Jones to Star in 'Winner' as Whistleblower Who Exposed Russia's Interference in 2016 Election". Variety. October 24, 2022. Archived November 1, 2022, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Emilia Jones, Connie Britton, Danny Ramirez & More to Star in Susanna Fogel's 'Winner'". Collider. October 24, 2022. Archived November 1, 2022, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Emilia Jones and Susanna Fogel's Team Up For Reality Winner Biopic". Womenandhollywood.com. Archived November 1, 2022, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Emilia Jones To Lead 'Winner' Biopic From Susanna Fogel; Zach Galifianakis And Connie Britton Also Star". Deadline. October 24, 2022. Archived November 1, 2022, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Whittock, Jesse (May 16, 2023). "'Winner': Shannon Berry Joins Susanna Fogel's Biopic About Reality Winner". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ "Emilia Jones, Zach Galifianakis to Star in Manitoba-Shot 'Winner' Biopic". chrisd.ca. October 25, 2022. Archived November 1, 2022, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Locally shot film focuses on whistleblower's origin story". winnipegfreepress.com. October 25, 2022. Archived November 1, 2022, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Grobar, Matt (May 9, 2024). "Susanna Fogel's 'Winner' Starring Emilia Jones, Connie Britton & Zach Galifianakis Acquired By Vertical". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
