Draft:The Smack
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| The Smack | |
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| Directed by | David M. Rosenthal |
| Screenplay by | David M. Rosenthal<Keith Kjarval |
| Based on | The Smack by Richard Lange |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Arnaud Potier |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Smack is an upcoming neo-noir thriller film from director David M. Rosenthal, based on the Richard Lange novel of the same name (1979). It stars Casey Affleck, Isabel May, Kathy Bates, Marisa Tomei, Teyana Taylor, and Alan Arkin.
Premise
[edit]A conman is aiming for a lucrative pay day in Los Angeles, but it quickly goes wrong.[1]
Cast
[edit]Production
[edit]The film is produced by Unified Pictures. Kieth Kjarval co-wrote the screenplay with David M. Rosenthal who directs. Producers are Sam Rockwell, Mark Berger, and Sugar Andrea Bucko of Sugar Rush Pictures.[2] The film has Arnaud Potier as cinematographer.[3]
Casting
[edit]In September 2022, Casey Affleck was cast in the lead role with Isabel May as his daughter and Marisa Tomei as his ex-wife.[4] That month, Alan Arkin and Kathy Bates, as well as, Teyana Taylor joined the cast.[5] With Arkin's death in July 2023, the film will reportedly be his final role and be released posthumously.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Booth, Ned (September 16, 2022). "The Smack': Casey Affleck & '1883' Star Isabel May To Star In New Indie Heist Thriller". The Playlist. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
- ^ Echebiri, Makouchi (September 19, 2022). "'The Smack' Casts Kathy Bates, Alan Arkin and Teyana Taylor Opposite Casey Affleck". Collider. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
- ^ "Shooting Summary: LUX Artists news and updates". British Cinematographer. November 24, 2022. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
- ^ Kit, Borys (September 15, 2022). "'1883' Breakout Isabel May to Star Opposite Casey Affleck in Indie Thriller 'The Smack' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
- ^ Kit, Borys (September 19, 2022). "Alan Arkin, Kathy Bates, Teyana Taylor Join Casey Affleck in Heist Thriller 'The Smack' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
- ^ Williamson, Marcus (July 8, 2023). "Alan Arkin: Oscar-winning actor who starred in 'Little Miss Sunshine'". The Independent. Retrieved December 26, 2023.