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Directed by | Roland Emmerich |
Written by | Wes Tooke |
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Cinematography | Robby Baumgartner |
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Distributed by | Lionsgate |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
Budget | $59.5 million[1] |
Midway is an upcoming American war film directed by Roland Emmerich and written by Wes Tooke. The film will star Woody Harrelson, Luke Evans, Mandy Moore, Patrick Wilson, Ed Skrein, Aaron Eckhart, Nick Jonas, Darren Criss and Dennis Quaid. The film is scheduled for release on November 8, 2019.
Premise
Depicts the Battle of Midway of the Pacific Theater of World War II.
Cast
- Woody Harrelson as Admiral Chester Nimitz
- Jake Weber as Rear Admiral Raymond Spruance
- Luke Evans as Commander Wade McClusky
- Mandy Moore as Anne Best
- Patrick Wilson as Captain Edwin T. Layton
- Brennan Brown as Commander Joseph Rochefort
- Ed Skrein
- Aaron Eckhart
- Alexander Ludwig
- Nick Jonas as Aviation Machinist Mate Bruno Gaido
- Tadanobu Asano as Rear Admiral Tamon Yamaguchi
- Dennis Quaid
- Keean Johnson
- Russell Dennis Lewis as Ensign Frank O'Flaherty
- Tony Nowicki as Ensign Frederick T. Weber
- Robert Crooks as Airman First Class Walter Chochalousek
- Dean Schaller as Photographer's Mate First Class Jack MacKenzie Jr.
- Luke Kleintank as Lieutenant Clarence Earle Dickinson
- Jun Kunimura as Vice Admiral Chuichi Nagumo
- Etsushi Toyokawa as Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto
- Darren Criss as Commander Eugene Lindsey
- Brandon Sklenar as Ensign George Gay
- James Carpinello as Captain William Brockman
- Jake Manley as Willie West[2]
Production
On May 23, 2017, it was reported that Roland Emmerich would be directing the World War II film Midway.[3] In April 2018, Woody Harrelson and Mandy Moore joined the ensemble cast for the film.[4] In July 2018, Luke Evans was cast in the film to play Commander Wade McClusky, who is awarded the Navy Cross for his role in the battle of Midway.[5] Robby Baumgartner was hired in the crew for the duties of a cinematographer.[6]
August saw the additions of Patrick Wilson,[7] Ed Skrein,[8] Aaron Eckhart, Nick Jonas, Tadanobu Asano, and Dennis Quaid amongst others to the cast.[9] Darren Criss, Alexander Ludwig and Brandon Sklenar were cast in September.[10][11][12]
Filming
Filming began on September 5, 2018 in Honolulu, Hawaii. It was also shot in Montreal, Quebec.[6]
Release
The film will be released on November 8, 2019, Veteran’s Day weekend.[13]
See also
References
- ^ Film and Television Tax Credit Program Program 2.0 (PDF) (Report). California Film Commission. p. 9. Retrieved October 4, 2018.
- ^ "Jake Manley: Intervew". A Book of Magazine. May 18, 2019. Retrieved June 3, 2019.
- ^ Fleming Jr, Mike (May 23, 2017). "Bona Film Group Stakes $80M On Roland Emmerich/Mark Gordon WWII Battle Pic 'Midway:' Cannes". Deadline. Retrieved May 24, 2017.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (May 2, 2018). "Roland Emmerich's WWII Epic 'Midway' Sets Sail With Woody Harrelson, Mandy Moore & AGC Studios — Cannes Hot Pic". Deadline. Retrieved May 4, 2018.
- ^ Kit, Borys (July 3, 2018). "Luke Evans Joins Roland Emmerich's Naval Action Movie 'Midway' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 6, 2018.
- ^ a b Marc, Christopher (July 24, 2018). "Roland Emmerich's WWII Epic 'Midway' Adds 'The Guest' Cinematographer - GWW". thegww.com. Retrieved July 24, 2018.
- ^ Fleming Jr, Mike (August 8, 2018). "Patrick Wilson Boards Roland Emmerich's 'Midway'". Deadline.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (August 9, 2018). "Ed Skrein Joins Roland Emmerich's World War II Film 'Midway' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (August 10, 2018). "Roland Emmerich's 'Midway' Enlists Aaron Eckhart, Nick Jonas, Tadanobu Asano, Keean Johnson, Ahead Of Fall Shoot". Deadline.
- ^ Fleming Jr, Mike (September 12, 2018). "Emmy-Nominated 'Versace' Star Darren Criss Boards Roland Emmerich's 'Midway'". Deadline.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (September 13, 2018). "'Vikings' Star Alexander Ludwig Joins Roland Emmerich's 'Midway' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (September 19, 2018). "Brandon Sklenar Joins Roland Emmerich's 'Midway'; Tanner Beard Cast In 'We Summon The Darkness'". Deadline.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 5, 2018). "Roland Emmerich's WWII Epic 'Midway' To Open Veterans Day Weekend 2019". Deadline. Retrieved September 6, 2018.
External links
- 2019 films
- English-language films
- Films directed by Roland Emmerich
- Films scored by Harald Kloser
- American films
- American action films
- American historical films
- American drama films
- American war drama films
- Action drama films
- War drama films
- 2010s action drama films
- 2010s war films
- 2010s historical films
- World War II films based on actual events
- Battle of Midway
- War films based on actual events
- Action films based on actual events
- Lions Gate Entertainment films
- Films set in the Pacific Ocean
- Films shot in Honolulu
- Films shot in Montreal