Borderline (upcoming film)
| Borderline | |
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| Directed by | Jimmy Warden |
| Written by | Jimmy Warden |
| Produced by |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Michael Alden Lloyd |
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| Distributed by | Radiant Films International |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Borderline is an upcoming comedy thriller film directed and written by Jimmy Warden, marking his directorial debut. Starring Samara Weaving, Ray Nicholson, and Eric Dane, the film centers on a pop star (Weaving) whose home is invaded by an obsessive fan (Nicholson) who believes they are meant to get married and manipulates her into going along with his delusion.
Premise
[edit]Set in Los Angeles in the 1990s, a pop star's home is broken in by an obsessive fan who delusively believes they are getting married and manipulates their surroundings to create a wedding atmosphere.[1]
Cast
[edit]- Samara Weaving, a pop star[1]
- Ray Nicholson, an obsessive fan of the pop star[1]
- Eric Dane[2]
- Alba Baptista[2]
- Jimmie Fails[2]
Production
[edit]In December 2020, a screenplay titled Borderline, written by Jimmy Warden and backed by LuckyChap Entertainment, was featured on The Black List and received 11 mentions.[3][4] In May 2022, Samara Weaving teased the development of a project in collaboration with her husband Warden during an interview with Harper's Bazaar, with Warden set to write and direct while Weaving would star.[5] Eric Dane attached to star in the same month.[6] In September, it was reported that the film was in production, marking Warden's directorial debut, with Productivity Media co-producing and Radiant Films International handling world distribution rights.[2] The cast also includes Ray Nicholson, Alba Baptista, and Jimmie Fails,[7][8] with Nicholson expressing immediate interest in the project after reading the script due to his attraction to the troupe-breaking and morally imperfect character.[9]
Principal photography began in September 2022 in Vancouver, Canada.[2][10] The film reportedly entered post-production by November,[11][12] with Margot Robbie attached as a producer.[11] Post-production took place at the newly opened Elemental Post Opens Studio in Vancouver,[13] and wrapped up in February 2023,[14] while Warden stated that he would not move forward with the project in the same month until after completing the promotion and release cycle for Cocaine Bear (2023).[15] In August, the film was presented at market screenings during the 48th Toronto International Film Festival.[16] In May 2024, two first-look images of the film were released.[17][18]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Erbland, Kate; Ehrlich, David; Lattanzio, Ryan; Thompson, Anne (9 November 2023). "Sundance Wish List: 45 Films We Hope Will Premiere at the 2024 Festival". IndieWire. Archived from the original on 9 April 2024. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
- ^ a b c d e Lang, Brett (7 September 2022). "Samara Weaving, Eric Dane, Ray Nicholson Starring in Comedic-Thriller 'Borderline' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on 12 October 2022. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony; Ramos, Dino-Ray (14 December 2020). "The Black List 2020 Unveiled: Sophie Dawson's 'Headhunter' Tops List". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 27 April 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
- ^ Desta, Yohana (14 December 2020). "The Black List 2020: Scripts About Cannibals, Billionaires, and Tabloid Faves Make the Cut". Vanity Fair. Archived from the original on 21 April 2021. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
- ^ O'Neill, Grace (25 May 2022). "Weaving Magic: Samara Weaving on Home and Hollywood". Harper's Bazaar. Archived from the original on 22 September 2022. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
- ^ Kraft, Tim (17 May 2022). "Exclusive: Eric Dane Discusses Mystery-Thriller The Ravine". MovieWeb. Archived from the original on 18 April 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
- ^ Humphrey, Julia (7 September 2022). "'Borderline': Samara Weaving, Eric Dane, and Ray Nicholson Board Comedy-Thriller". Collider. Archived from the original on 16 October 2022. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
- ^ Russell, Shania (7 September 2022). "Samara Weaving To Star In '90s-Set Comedy Thriller Borderline". SlashFilm. Archived from the original on 16 April 2024. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
- ^ Clement, Nick (3 November 2022). "Actor Ray Nicholson Opens Up About Edgy Love Story 'Borderline' at AFM". Variety. Archived from the original on 27 June 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
- ^ Bolton, Cameron (9 September 2022). "Samara Weaving, Eric Dane, Ray Nicholson to Star in Comedic Thriller Borderline". MovieWeb. Archived from the original on 13 September 2022. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
- ^ a b Wiseman, Andreas (28 November 2022). "Productivity Media Teams With Former Lucasfilm Exec Catherine Winder For Film & TV Slate Including 'The Boy Sherlock'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 27 September 2024. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
- ^ Anna Marie, de la Fuente (3 November 2022). "Brightlight Handles 'Precious Cargo' as It Ushers Through Big Slate of TV, Film Projects". Variety. Archived from the original on 9 December 2022. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
- ^ Ntim, Zac (5 April 2023). "Canadian Post Production Outfit Elemental Post Opens Studio In Vancouver". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 21 January 2024. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
- ^ Dick, Jeremy (17 February 2023). "Exclusive: Jimmy Warden Talks Writing Cocaine Bear and Making Movies with Samara Weaving". MovieWeb. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
- ^ Erbland, Kate (24 February 2023). "Think It's Totally Insane 'Cocaine Bear' Got Made? So Does Its Screenwriter Jimmy Warden". IndieWire. Archived from the original on 2 January 2024. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
- ^ Vlessing, Etan (21 August 2023). "James Marsh, Neil Burger, James DeMonaco Films Tapped for Toronto Film Festival Sales Market". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 6 November 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
- ^ Romanchick, Shane (14 May 2024). "Samara Weaving Battles a Stalker in New 'Borderline' Images". Collider. Archived from the original on 27 September 2024. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
- ^ Squires, John (13 May 2024). "First Images of Samara Weaving in 'Borderline' from 'Cocaine Bear' Writer". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on 17 May 2024. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
External links
[edit]- Borderline at IMDb