Those Who Wish Me Dead
Those Who Wish Me Dead is an upcoming American Western thriller film directed by Taylor Sheridan with a screenplay by Michael Koryta, Charles Leavitt and Sheridan, based on Koryta's novel of the same name.[1] The film stars Angelina Jolie, Nicholas Hoult, Tyler Perry, Jon Bernthal and Aidan Gillen.
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Directed by | Taylor Sheridan |
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Based on | Those Who Wish Me Dead by Michael Koryta |
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Music by | Brian Tyler |
Cinematography | Ben Richardson |
Edited by | Chad Galster |
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Distributed by | Warner Bros. Pictures |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
Those Who Wish Me Dead is scheduled to be released in the United States on May 14, 2021, by Warner Bros. Pictures under the New Line Cinema banner, both in theaters and on HBO Max.
Premise
A female-driven neo-western set against a wildfire in the Montana wilderness. A teenage murder witness finds himself pursued by twin assassins in the Montana wilderness with a survival expert tasked with protecting him and a forest fire threatening to consume them all.
Cast
- Angelina Jolie as Hannah Faber
- Nicholas Hoult as Patrick Blackwell
- Tyler Perry
- Jon Bernthal
- Aidan Gillen as Jack Blackwell
- Medina Senghore
- Finn Little as Connor
- Jake Weber
- James Jordan
- Tory Kittles as Ryan
Production
It was announced in January 2019 that Angelina Jolie would star in the film, with Taylor Sheridan writing and directing the film.[2] By April, Nicholas Hoult, Tyler Perry, Jon Bernthal and Aiden Gillen were among new cast who joined the film.[3][4]
Filming began in May 2019, in New Mexico.[5][6] Production concluded in July 2019.[7] In August 2019, it was announced James Jordan had been cast in the film.[8]
The film's score will be composed by Brian Tyler.[9]
Release
In May 2019, it was announced Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema had acquired distribution rights to the film.[10] It is currently scheduled for a May 14, 2021 release.[11] As part of its plans for all of its 2021 films, Warner Bros. will also stream the film simultaneously on the HBO Max service for a period of one month, after which the film will be removed until the normal home media release schedule period.[12]
References
- Those Who Wish Me Dead - WGA Directory
- Angelina Jolie Starring in Wilderness Thriller ‘Those Who Wish Me Dead’
- Nicholas Hoult Joins Angelina Jolie in Thriller ‘Those Who Wish Me Dead’ (EXCLUSIVE)
- Jon Bernthal, Aidan Gillen, Medina Senghore + More Join ‘Those Who Wish Me Dead’ Thriller From Taylor Sheridan
- Rising Actor Finn Little Nabs Lead Opposite Angelina Jolie in Thriller 'Those Who Wish Me Dead'
- "Those Who Wish Me Dead". Production List. Retrieved May 7, 2019.
- Gomez, Adrian (July 2, 2019). "Angelina Jolie wraps 'Those Who Wish Me Dead' in NM". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved July 2, 2019.
- Harling, Bruce (August 7, 2019). "'Those Who Wish Me Dead' Adds James Jordan To Angelina Jolie Thriller". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 7, 2019.
- "Brian Tyler to Score Taylor Sheridan's 'Those Who Wish Me Dead'". Film Music Reporter. June 26, 2019. Retrieved July 10, 2020.
- Vlessing, Eton (May 2, 2019). "New Line Cinema to Co-Finance Angelina Jolie's 'Those Who Wish Me Dead'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 7, 2019.
- D’Alessandro, Anthony (February 1, 2021). "Taylor Sheridan's Female Western 'Those Who Wish Me Dead' Sets Summer Release". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
- Rubin, Rebecca; Donnelly, Matt (December 3, 2020). "Warner Bros. to Debut Entire 2021 Film Slate, Including 'Dune' and 'Matrix 4,' Both on HBO Max and In Theaters". Variety. Retrieved December 3, 2020.