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Killers of the Flower Moon
Directed byMartin Scorsese
Screenplay byEric Roth
Based onKillers of the Flower Moon
by David Grann
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyRodrigo Prieto
Edited byThelma Schoonmaker
Music byRobbie Robertson
Production
companies
Distributed by
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$200 million[1]

Killers of the Flower Moon is an upcoming American Western crime drama film directed and produced by Martin Scorsese, and written by Eric Roth based on the nonfiction book of the same name by David Grann. Leonardo DiCaprio, who also served as producer, stars alongside Jesse Plemons, Lily Gladstone, and Robert De Niro. The film marks the sixth collaboration between Scorsese and DiCaprio as well as the tenth collaboration between Scorsese and De Niro.

The film is set to be produced by Scorsese's Sikelia Productions and DiCaprio's Appian Way Productions and distributed by Paramount Pictures and Apple TV+.

Premise

Members of the Osage tribe in the United States are murdered under mysterious circumstances in the 1920s, sparking a major F.B.I. investigation involving J. Edgar Hoover.

Cast

Production

Development

On March 10, 2016, Imperative Entertainment won the bidding war to make a film adaptation of David Grann's nonfiction book Killers of the Flower Moon and paid $5 million; the studio's Dan Friedkin and Bradley Thomas would produce the film.[2] In April 2017, it was revealed that Martin Scorsese, Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro were considering making the film, adapted by Eric Roth.[3] In July 2017, production designer Dante Ferretti revealed that filming would begin in early 2018, with Scorsese directing and DiCaprio starring.[4] However, production stalled until October 2018, when it was announced that the film would be Scorsese's next effort after completing The Irishman (2019). At that point, filming was due to begin in the summer of 2019.[5]

Pre-production

In June 2019, it was announced that Paramount Pictures would distribute the film.[6] On July 26, 2019, Scorsese traveled to the Osage campus in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, to meet with Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear on how the Osage Nation could help with the film's production.[7] Days later, it was reported that De Niro had joined the cast with filming tentatively set to commence in the summer of 2020.[8]

In December 2019, Scorsese's cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto confirmed that the film was expected to start principal photography in March 2020, adding that the "look and feel of the film" was still being figured out.[9] At the 26th Screen Actors Guild Awards on January 19, 2020, DiCaprio officially announced that he and De Niro will star in the film.[10] In April 2020, it was announced that the filming of Killers of the Flower Moon had been postponed indefinitely in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.[11] Meanwhile, Scorsese had reached out to Netflix and Apple TV+ to finance and distribute the film, as Paramount had concerns about the film's budget reaching $200 million. Paramount was still open to a deal to be involved with the film alongside an additional partner.[12] In May 2020, Apple TV+ was announced to co-finance and co-distribute the film, with Paramount still distributing.[13]

In February 2021, Lily Gladstone and Jesse Plemons were added to the cast.[14][15] Though the role of Tom White, the lead FBI agent, was initially written for DiCaprio, DiCaprio pushed to have his role changed to the nephew of the film's primary antagonist played by De Niro.[16] As a result, it was reported that Jesse Plemons was cast as Tom White to replace DiCaprio, while DiCaprio was cast as Ernest Burkhart.[16] In March, Tantoo Cardinal, Cara Jade Myers, JaNae Collins and Jillian Dion were added to the cast.[17] William Belleau, Louis Cancelmi, Jason Isbell, Sturgill Simpson, Tatanka Means, Michael Abbott Jr., Pat Healy, and Scott Shepherd joined in April.[18][19]

In April 2021, Jack Fisk reportedly signed on as production designer for the film, marking the first collaboration between the Oscar nominee and Martin Scorsese.[20] In June, Steve Eastin and Gary Basaraba joined the cast.[21][22] In August 2021, it was announced that Brendan Fraser and John Lithgow had joined the cast of the film.[23][24]

Filming

Killers of the Flower Moon was expected to begin production in February 2021 in Oklahoma.[1] Principal photography ultimately began on April 19, 2021, and is set to last for seven months.[25][26] Filming is taking place in Osage County and Washington County, namely Pawhuska, Fairfax and Bartlesville.[25][27]

On May 13, De Niro suffered a quadriceps muscle leg injury off-set and returned to New York City for medical attention; production was not delayed, as De Niro's scenes were filmed in June 2021.[28]

Soundtrack

The soundtrack for the film was assigned to Scorsese's former colleague Robbie Robertson.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c Sharf, Zack (August 7, 2020). "Osage Nation Prepares for Scorsese's $200 Million 'Flower Moon' to Film in February 2021". IndieWire. Archived from the original on August 11, 2020. Retrieved August 11, 2020. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; December 27, 2019 suggested (help)
  2. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (March 10, 2016). "Imperative Entertainment Wins 'Killers Of The Flower Moon' Auction With Bombshell $5M Bid". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 26, 2017. Retrieved August 14, 2017.
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  7. ^ Pulver, Andrew (July 31, 2019). "Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese team up again on 'Osage murders' film". The Guardian. Archived from the original on July 31, 2019. Retrieved January 20, 2020.
  8. ^ Tartaglione, Nancy (July 30, 2019). "Robert De Niro Negotiating To Re-Team With Martin Scorsese & Leonardo DiCaprio In 'Killers Of The Flower Moon'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 30, 2019. Retrieved July 30, 2019.
  9. ^ Sharf, Zack (December 2, 2019). "Scorsese, DiCaprio's 'Flower Moon' Eyes March 2020 Start, Tone Still Being Worked Out". IndieWire. Archived from the original on December 27, 2019. Retrieved January 20, 2020.
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  11. ^ Sharf, Zack (April 16, 2020). "Postponement of Killers of the Flower Moon leads to a chance to be in the movie". KRMG. Archived from the original on August 11, 2020. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
  12. ^ Watson, R.T.; Flint, Joe (April 9, 2020). "Martin Scorsese Courts Apple and Netflix to Rescue Costly DiCaprio Film". The Wall Street Journal. Archived from the original on April 10, 2020. Retrieved April 9, 2020.
  13. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (May 27, 2020). "Apple To Team With Paramount On Scorsese-DiCaprio-De Niro Drama 'Killers Of The Flower Moon'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 28, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  14. ^ Kroll, Justin (February 11, 2021). "Apple & Martin Scorsese's 'Killers Of The Moon' Sets Lily Gladstone To Star Opposite Leonardo DiCaprio". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 20, 2021. Retrieved February 11, 2021.
  15. ^ Kroll, Justin (February 17, 2021). "Jesse Plemons Joins Leondardo DiCaprio in Apple's 'Killers Of The Flower Moon'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 20, 2021. Retrieved February 11, 2021.
  16. ^ a b Sharf, Zack (February 18, 2021). "Jesse Plemons Takes Over DiCaprio's Original Role in Scorsese's 'Flower Moon' After Script Changes". IndieWire. Archived from the original on February 28, 2021. Retrieved February 23, 2021.
  17. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 11, 2021). "'Killers Of The Flower Moon' Sets Tantoo Cardinal And Indigenous Actresses To Join Cast Of Martin Scorsese Movie". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 20, 2021. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
  18. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony. "Martin Scorsese's 'Killers Of The Flower Moon' Adds Four". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 6, 2021. Retrieved April 6, 2021.
  19. ^ Hipes, Patrick (April 13, 2021). "'Killers Of The Flower Moon' Adds Four More To Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 13, 2021. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
  20. ^ Sharf, Zack (April 7, 2021). "Scorsese's 'Flower Moon' Recruits Jack Fisk, Production Designer for Lynch, Malick, and PTA". IndieWire. Archived from the original on April 7, 2021. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
  21. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (June 16, 2021). "Annet Mahendru Joins 'Stu'; Eric Ladin In 'Where The Crawdads Sing'; Steve Eastin Boards 'Killers Of The Flower Moon' & More – Film Briefs". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  22. ^ Petski, Denise (June 17, 2021). "Gary Basaraba Joins Apple's 'Killers Of The Flower Moon', ABC's 'Women Of The Movement'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 18, 2021.
  23. ^ Grobar, Matt (August 3, 2021). "Brendan Fraser Boards Martin Scorsese's 'Killers Of The Flower Moon' & Legendary Comedy 'Brothers'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  24. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (August 10, 2021). "John Lithgow Joins Martin Scorsese Apple Original Film 'Killers Of The Flower Moon'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 10, 2021.
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  28. ^ Haring, Bruce; D'Alessandro, Anthony (May 13, 2021). "Robert De Niro Injury Won't Impact 'Killers Of The Flower Moon' Production – Update". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 13, 2021. Retrieved May 13, 2021. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; May 14, 2021 suggested (help)
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