“Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” ( eng. Pride and Prejudice and Zombies ) is a comedy melodramatic thriller with horror elements from the 2009 Seth Graham-Smith novel of the same name - a parody of “ Pride and Prejudice ” by Jane Austen . The director and scriptwriter is Burr Steers. The lead roles are played by Lily James , Sam Riley , Jack Houston , Bella Hitkot , Douglas Booth , Matt Smith , Charles Dance and Lina Headey . The US premiere took place on February 5, 2016.
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| Genre | comedy horrors melodrama |
| Producer | Burr steers |
| Producer | Mark Bhutan Sean McKittrick Brian oliver Natalie Portman |
| Author script | Seth Graham-Smith (novel) Burr steers |
| In the main cast | Lily james Sam Riley Jack Houston Bella Hitkot Douglas Booth Matt smith Charles dance Lina hidi |
| Operator | Remy adefaracin |
| Composer | Fernando Velasquez |
| Film company | Production: Lionsgate Cross creek pictures QC Entertainment Allison Shearmur Productions Handsomecharlie Films MadRiver Pictures Head gear films Darko entertainment Rental: Sony Pictures Entertainment Screen gems |
| Duration | 108 min. [1] [2] |
| Budget | $ 28 million . [2] |
| Fees | 16 405 171 dollars [2] |
| A country |  USA  United Kingdom [3] |
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| Year | 2016 |
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Content
Story
The energetic heroine Elizabeth Bennett is a master of martial arts and weapons, the handsome Mr. Darcy is a brutal killer of zombies and the personification of a prejudicial high society. When the zombie epidemic intensifies, they have to step over pride and unite on the blood-soaked battlefield to defeat the undead once and for all.
Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Lily james | Elizabeth Bennet |
| Sam Riley | Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy |
| Jack Houston | Mr. George Wickham |
| Bella Hitkot | Jane bennet |
| Douglas Booth | Mr. Charles Bingley |
| Matt smith | Mr. William Collins |
| Charles dance | mr bennet |
| Lina hidi | lady catherine de bor |
| Suki waterhouse | Katherine (Kitty) Bennet |
| Emma Greenwell | Caroline Bingley |
| Dolly wells | Mrs. Featherstone |
| Tom lorcan | Lieutenant Denny |
| Ally bamber | Lydia Bennet |
| Milly brady | Mary bennet |
| Sally Phillips | mrs bennett |
| Jess Radomska | Annabel Netherfield |
Creation
The project was first announced on December 10, 2009, when it became known that Natalie Portman would play the role of Elizabeth Bennett and produce the film, and Lionsgate would finance and distribute the film [4] . December 14, 2009 David O. Russell was announced as a screenwriter and director of the film [5] . On October 5, 2010, Russell left the production of the film. [6] Russell later told in an interview that he had a disagreement with Lionsgate about the budget: he was counting on the amount of 40-50 million dollars, but the studio agreed to allocate him only 25-28 million [7] . On October 6, 2010, Portman abandoned the role of Elizabeth Bennett, but remained the producer of the film [8] . After the departure of Russell, Lionsgate offered the post of director Mike Newell , Neil Marshall , Matt Reeves , David Slade , Mike White, Jeffrey Blitz, Jonathan Demmy and Phil Lord with Chris Miller [9] [10] . November 15, 2010 was hired by Mike White. [11] On January 19, 2011, it was announced that White had left the film due to a conflict in the filming schedules [12] .
In February 2011, Craig Gillespie took over as director [13] . In May 2011, screenwriter Marty Noxon was hired to rewrite Russell’s script [14] . On October 27, 2011, it was announced that Gillespie had left the film. [15] Then the project stalled until March 2013, when Panorama Media joined the production of the film [16] . In May 2013, it was announced that Burr Steers had taken over the duties of a director [17] . Also, Steers rewrote the script. [18]
Shooting
Filming began on September 24, 2014 [19] . On November 4, 2014, the actors were seen on set in Hatfield House , Hertfordshire [20] . Later in November, filming took place in Basing House, Old Basing [21] . On November 13, filming moved to Frensham, Surrey , where they took place until November 21 [22] .
See also
- President Lincoln: The Vampire Hunter - the screen version of Seth Graham-Smith's other novel.
Notes
- ↑ Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (English) . British Board of Film Classification (12 January 2016). The appeal date is January 12, 2016.
- ↑ 1 2 3 “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (film)” (eng.) On Box Office Mojo
- ↑ Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (2016) (English) . British Film Institute . The appeal date is February 28, 2016.
- ↑ Fleming, Michael. Natalie Portman to slay zombies (English) . Variety (10 December 2009). The date of circulation is January 24, 2016.
- ↑ Rowley, Dustin. Exclusive: Pride and Prejudice and Zombies Lands a Director (Eng.) . Pajiba (14 December 2009). The date of circulation is January 24, 2016.
- ↑ Brodesser-Akner, Claude. David O. Russell Quits Pride and Prejudice Louis (Without ScarJo ) . Vulture.com (5 October 2010). The date of circulation is January 24, 2016.
- ↑ Why David O. Russell Isn't Directing 'Pride and Prejudice and Zombies' (eng.) . The Wall Street Journal (25 January 2011). The date of circulation is January 24, 2016.
- ↑ Labrecque, Jeff. 'Pride and Prejudice and Zombies' loses Natalie Portman (English) . Entertainment Weekly (6 October 2010). The date of circulation is January 24, 2016.
- ↑ Fleming Jr, Mike. HOT HELMING: With 'Wolverine 2' Job Filled At The Fox, Next Big Directing Gig Is Lionsgate's Pride, Prejudice, Zombies' With Scarlett (Eng.) . Deadline.com (17 October 2010). The date of circulation is January 24, 2016.
- ↑ Sneider, Jeff. Exclusive: Demme, Reeves Enter Mix for 'Pride & Prejudice & Zombies' (eng.) . The Wrap (October 19, 2010). The date of circulation is January 24, 2016.
- ↑ Fleming Jr, Mike. Mike White Sinks Teeth Into 'Pride And Prejudice And Zombies' (eng.) . Deadline.com (15 November 2010). The date of circulation is January 24, 2016.
- ↑ Fleming Jr, Mike. Mike White Off 'Pride And Prejudice And Zombies' (eng.) . Deadline.com (19 January 2011). The date of circulation is January 24, 2016.
- ↑ Brodesser-Akner, Claude. Can Director Craig Gillespie Reanimate Pride and Prejudice and Zombies? (eng.) Vulture.com (8 February 2011). The date of circulation is January 24, 2016.
- ↑ L. Weinstein, Joshua. 'Pride and Prejudice and Zombies' Gets a Polish From Marti Noxon (Updated) (English) . The Wrap (31 May 2011). The date of circulation is January 24, 2016.
- ↑ Fleming Jr, Mike. Craig Gillespie Exits Lionsgate's 'Pride And Prejudice And Zombies' (eng.) . Deadline.com (27 October 2011). The date of circulation is January 24, 2016.
- ↑ McNary, Dave. Panorama Comes On Board 'Pride and Prejudice and Zombies' (eng.) . Variety (March 1, 2013). The date of circulation is January 24, 2016.
- ↑ Kroll, Justin. 'Pride, Prejudice and Zombies' Resurrected With Lily Collins and Director Burr Steers (EXCLUSIVE) (English) . Variety (May 1, 2013). The date of circulation is January 24, 2016.
- ↑ Bahr, Lindsey. Get an exclusive first look at 'Pride and Prejudice and Zombies' (Eng.) . Entertainment Weekly (30 October 2014). The date of circulation is January 24, 2016.
- ↑ Kit, Borys. 'Doctor Who' Star Matt Smith Joins 'Pride and Prejudice and Zombies' (Exclusive) (English) . The Hollywood Reporter.com (17 September 2014). The date of circulation is January 24, 2016.
- ↑ Smith, Ryan. Hey, hey, he'll be up for his zombie movie . Daily Mail (4 November 2014). The date of circulation is January 24, 2016.
- ↑ Roberts, Emily. Zombie movie starring Matt Smith being filmed in Old Basing (eng.) . Basingstoke Gazette (7 November 2014). The date of circulation is January 24, 2016.
- ↑ Morris, Jennifer. Pride and Prejudice and Zombies movie starts filming in Frensham (English) . Get Surrey (13 November 2014). The date of circulation is January 24, 2016.