Mudbound (film)
| Mudbound | |
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| Directed by | Dee Rees |
| Screenplay by | Dee Rees Virgil Williams |
| Produced by | Carl Effenson Sally Jo Effenson Cassian Elwes Charles King Christopher Lemole Kim Roth Tim Zajaros |
| Starring | Carey Mulligan Garrett Hedlund Jason Clarke Jason Mitchell Mary J. Blige |
| Cinematography | Rachel Morrison |
| Edited by | Mako Kamitsuna |
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| Distributed by | Netflix |
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| Language | English |
Mudbound is a 2017 period drama directed by Dee Rees, with a script written by Virgil Williams based on the novel Mudbound by Hillary Jordan. It stars Carey Mulligan, Garrett Hedlund, Jason Clarke, Jason Mitchell and Mary J. Blige. It premiered at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival on January 21, 2017.[1]
Premise
A family who have relocated to rural Mississippi find themselves trying to cope with numerous issues, including racism and a relative's return from World War II.
Cast
- Carey Mulligan as Laura McAllan
- Garrett Hedlund as Jamie McAllan
- Jason Clarke as Henry McAllan
- Jason Mitchell as Ronsel Jackson
- Mary J. Blige as Florence Jackson
- Jonathan Banks as Pappy McAllan
- Rob Morgan as Hap Jackson
Production
Development on the film was announced on March 21, 2016, with director Dee Rees hired to direct and actors Carey Mulligan, Garrett Hedlund, Jason Clarke and Jason Mitchell cast in roles.[2] On May 25, singer Mary J. Blige was added to the cast.[3] On May 31, Jonathan Banks and Rob Morgan were cast, and filming began in New Orleans, Louisiana and commenced post production in the UK by July 2016.[4]
Release
Following its Sundance premiere, Mudbound had distribution offers from A24 and Annapurna Pictures.[5] On January 29, 2017, Netflix acquired distribution rights to the film.[6]
References
- ^ Patten, Dominic (December 5, 2016). "Sundance 2017: Robert Redford, New Rashida Jones Netflix Series, 'Rebel In The Rye' & More On Premiere, Docu, Midnight & Kids Slates". Deadline.com.
- ^ Garrett Hedlund, Carey Mulligan, Jason Clarke and Jason Mitchell to Star in ‘Mudbound’ (EXCLUSIVE)
- ^ Mary J. Blige Joins Cast of ‘Mudbound’ With Jason Mitchell, Jason Clarke, Garrett Hedland & Carey Mulligan
- ^ ‘Mudbound’ Cast Set; XLrator-IndustryWorks Pact For Action Thrillers; Melissa McCarthy To Star In ‘Can You Ever Forgive Me?’ – Film Briefs
- ^ "Current Awards Season Affecting "Mudbound" Bidding War, Which Includes A24, Annapurna (Exclusive)". January 25, 2017. Retrieved January 26, 2017.
- ^ Fleming Jr., Mike (January 29, 2017). "Netflix Paying $12.5M For Dee Rees-Directed 'Mudbound' – Sundance". Deadline.