The Big Sick
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| Directed by | Michael Showalter |
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| Cinematography | Brian Burgoyne |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Big Sick is an upcoming American romantic comedy film directed by Michael Showalter, from a screenplay by Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon. It stars Nanjiani, Ray Romano, Holly Hunter and Zoe Kazan.
Cast
- Kumail Nanjiani
- Ray Romano
- Holly Hunter
- Zoe Kazan as Emily
- Aidy Bryant
- Bo Burnham
- Adeel Akhtar
- Matty Cardarople as Stu
- Anupam Kher
- Rebecca Naomi Jones as Jessie
- Kurt Braunohler as Chris
Production
In December 2015, it was announced Kumail Nanjiani would star in the film from a screenplay written by him and Emily V. Gordon, while Judd Apatow will produce alongside Barry Mendel under their Apatow Productions banner, while FilmNation Entertainment will finance the film.[1] In February 2016, Zoe Kazan joined the cast.[2] In April 2016, Holly Hunter and Ray Romano joined the cast of the film.[3] In May 2016, Aidy Bryant, Bo Burnham and Kurt Braunohler joined the cast of the film.[4] That same month, Adeel Akhtar joined the cast of the film.[5]
Filming
Principal photography began on May 11, 2016.[6]
References
- ↑ Jafaar, Ali (December 4, 2015). "FilmNation To Fully Finance And Sell Judd Apatow-Produced 'The Big Sick'". Deadline.com. Retrieved June 22, 2016.
- ↑ McNary, Dave (February 11, 2016). "Berlin: Zoe Kazan Joins Kumail Nanjiani in 'The Big Sick'". Variety. Retrieved June 22, 2016.
- ↑ Geler, Thom (April 13, 2016). "'Vinyl's' Ray Romano, 'Batman v Superman's' Holly Hunter Join Romantic Comedy 'The Big Sick' (Exclusive)". The Wrap. Retrieved June 22, 2016.
- ↑ McClintock, Pamela (May 13, 2016). "Cannes: Aidy Bryant Joins Judd Apatow-Produced 'The Big Sick'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 22, 2016.
- ↑ Jafaar, Ali (May 23, 2016). "Adeel Akhtar Joins Judd Apatow-Produced 'The Big Sick'". Deadline.com. Retrieved June 22, 2016.
- ↑ "On the Set for 5/13/16: Paul Rudd Starts Rolling on 'An Ideal Home', Gal Gadot Wraps Shooting on 'Wonder Woman'". SSN Insider. May 13, 2016. Retrieved June 22, 2016.