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Reykjavik
Directed byMichael Russell Gunn
Written byMichael Russell Gunn
Produced by
  • Michael Russell Gunn
  • John Logan Pierson
Starring
Music byAustin Wintory
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Reykjavik is an upcoming historical political drama film written and directed by Michael Russell Gunn in his feature directorial debut. Set during the 1986 Reykjavík Summit, it will star Jeff Daniels, Jared Harris, and J. K. Simmons. Hope Davis, Branka Katić, and Aya Cash will also co-star.

Cast

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Production

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Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev at Höfði, the site of the 1986 Reykjavík Summit

Development

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Writer and director Michael Russell Gunn spent several years conducting research for the film. He interviewed former Secretary of State George Shultz before his death, and was given transcripts from the 1986 summit.[1]

Casting

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Jeff Daniels, Jared Harris, and J. K. Simmons joined the cast on 5 August 2024.[1][2] Hope Davis, Branka Katić, and Aya Cash joined the cast on 15 October 2024.[3][4] In addition to ten main actors, the film will employ over 100 supporting actors.[5]

Filming

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Filming began on 15 October 2024 in Reykjavík.[3] The majority of filming will take place at Höfði, the actual site of the 1986 summit, which cost 6.3 million króna to rent from the city of Reykjavík.[1][6] Filming is expected to be completed by mid-November 2024.[7]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Grobar, Matt (5 August 2024). "Jeff Daniels, Jared Harris & J.K. Simmons To Topline Cold War Drama 'Reykjavik'; Michael Russell Gunn Directing For SK Global". Deadline. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
  2. ^ Klawans, Justin (5 August 2024). "Jeff Daniels To Play One of America's Most Controversial Presidents in New Cold War Movie". Collider. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
  3. ^ a b Lang, Brent (15 October 2024). "Hope Davis Playing Nancy Reagan in Political Drama 'Reykjavik' as Branka Katic and Aya Cash Join Cast (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
  4. ^ Blevins, Adam (15 October 2024). "'The Boys' and 'Succession' Stars Join Jared Harris and J.K. Simmons' Political Thriller". Collider. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
  5. ^ Ásgeirsdóttir, Ásdís (5 October 2024). "Að feika rússneskan hreim". Morgunblaðið (in Icelandic). Retrieved 15 October 2024.
  6. ^ Gunnarsson, Freyr Gígja (14 October 2024). "Tökur hafnar á Hollywoodmynd í Höfða - greiða 6,3 milljónir í leigu". RÚV (in Icelandic). Retrieved 15 October 2024.
  7. ^ Magnússon, Höskuld Daði (22 September 2024). "Þekktir leikarar og lúxuskerrur". Morgunblaðið (in Icelandic). Retrieved 15 October 2024.
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