The Layover (film)
| The Layover | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | William H. Macy |
| Produced by |
Keith Kjarval Aaron L. Gilbert |
| Written by |
David Hornsby Lance Krall |
| Starring |
Alexandra Daddario Kate Upton Matt Barr Matt L. Jones Rob Corddry Kal Penn Molly Shannon William H. Macy |
| Cinematography | Mark Irwin |
Production companies |
Unified Pictures Bron Studios |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Layover is an upcoming American road trip sex comedy film starring Alexandra Daddario, Kate Upton, Matt Barr, Matt L. Jones, Rob Corddry, Kal Penn, Molly Shannon, and William H. Macy. Macy also directed the film which was written by David Hornsby and Lance Krall. Filming began early-May 2015 and was completed early-June 2015.
Plot
When two best friends decide to take a tropical vacation to escape the stress of their lives, a hurricane warning sends their flight to St. Louis, and the two of them subsequently begin fighting for the same guy they met on the plane.
Cast
- Alexandra Daddario as Kate
- Kate Upton as Meg
- Matt Barr
- Matt L. Jones as Craig
- Rob Corddry
- Kal Penn
- Molly Shannon
- William H. Macy
Production
On March 25, 2015, it was announced that William H. Macy would direct and star in a road-trip sex comedy film, titled The Layover, scripted by David Hornsby and Lance Krall.[1] Keith Kjarval would produce through Unified Pictures, along with Aaron L. Gilbert through Bron Studios.[1] Lea Michele and Kate Upton were cast to play the best friends who decide to take a vacation to avoid their problems. Matters become even worse when both find themselves falling for the same guy during an extended layover in St. Louis.[1] On April 24, 2015, TheWrap revealed that Alexandra Daddario joined the film.[2] Rob Corddry, Kal Penn and Matt Barr were confirmed for the cast on May 7, 2015, by THR.[3] Later reports confirmed the casting of Daddario as Michele's replacement after she left the project, while Matt L. Jones was also confirmed.[4]
Filming began in the first week of May 2015[3] and wrapped in the second week of June 2015.[5]
References
- 1 2 3 Fleming Jr, Mike (March 25, 2015). "Lea Michele, Kate Upton, William H. Macy Team For Road Trip Comedy 'The Layover'". deadline.com. Retrieved May 8, 2015.
- ↑ Sneider, Jeff (April 24, 2015). "'San Andreas' Star Alexandra Daddario Joins William H. Macy's 'The Layover' (Exclusive)". thewrap.com. Retrieved May 8, 2015.
- 1 2 Kit, Borys (May 7, 2015). "Rob Corddry, Kal Penn, Matt Barr Join William H. Macy's 'The Layover' (Exclusive)". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved May 8, 2015.
- ↑ Hipes, Patrick (May 7, 2015). "Tim Griffin Joins 'Central Intelligence'; Alexandra Daddario In For 'The Layover'". deadline.com. Retrieved May 8, 2015.
- ↑ https://twitter.com/thelayoverfilm/status/608401246874181632