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The Laundromat
Directed bySteven Soderbergh
Screenplay byScott Z. Burns
Produced by
Starring
CinematographySteven Soderbergh
Edited bySteven Soderbergh
Production
companies
Distributed byNetflix
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Laundromat is an upcoming film directed by Steven Soderbergh. It stars Meryl Streep, Gary Oldman, and Antonio Banderas.

Premise

A group of journalists take part in unearthing 11.5 million files, linking the world’s most powerful political figures to secret banking accounts to avoid taxes.

Cast

Production

In July 2016, it was announced that Steven Soderbergh was set to produce a then-untitled Panama Papers project.[1] Later, in April 2018, it was announced that Soderbergh would also direct the film, now titled The Laundromat. Scott Z. Burns wrote the screenplay and production was set to commence in the fall of 2018.[2] In May 2018, it was reported that Meryl Streep, Gary Oldman and Antonio Banderas were in talks to star in the film with Netflix interested in acquiring the distribution rights.[3][4] Soderbergh affirmed Netflix would likely be the films distributor in July.[5] In August 2018, Alex Pettyfer joined the cast of the film.[6] In October, Netflix was confirmed to be releasing the movie, with David Schwimmer and Will Forte added to the cast.[7] That same month, Matthias Schoenaerts, Jeffrey Wright, Chris Parnell, James Cromwell, Melissa Rauch, Larry Wilmore and Robert Patrick joined the cast of the film.[8][9]

Filming

Principal photography began on October 15, 2018.[10]

References

  1. ^ McNary, Dave (7 July 2016). "Panama Papers Movie in the Works From Steven Soderbergh". variety.com. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
  2. ^ Perez, Rodrigo (April 12, 2018). "Steven Soderbergh Shooting 'Panama Papers' Movie Next, Title Revealed". The Playlist. Retrieved April 15, 2018. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  3. ^ "Meryl Streep to Star in Panama Papers Thriller for Steven Soderbergh (Exclusive)". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
  4. ^ Jr, Mike Fleming (14 May 2018). "Steven Soderbergh Panama Papers Pic 'The Laundromat' Has Gary Oldman, Meryl Streep & Antonio Banderas Circling". deadline.com. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
  5. ^ "Steven Soderbergh says he'll probably choose Netflix to distribute his next movie: 'I don't care if it never shows in a theater'". businessinsider.com. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
  6. ^ "Alex Pettyfer Talks Favorite Acting Project, Reveals Upcoming Steven Soderbergh Film Role". YouTube. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
  7. ^ Jr, Mike Fleming (9 October 2018). "Netflix Commits To Panama Papers Drama 'The Laundromat'; David Schwimmer Joins Soderbergh, Oldman, Streep, Banderas". deadline.com. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
  8. ^ Barfield, Charles (October 18, 2018). "Matthias Schoenaerts, Jeffrey Wright & More Join Steven Soderbergh's 'The Laundromat'". The Playlist. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
  9. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 19, 2018). "Robert Patrick Boards Steven Soderbergh's Panama Papers Netflix Drama 'The Laundromat'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
  10. ^ "The Laundromat". Backstage. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
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