Ballerina Overdrive
| Ballerina Overdrive | |
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| Directed by | Vicky Jewson |
| Written by | Kate Freund |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Bridger Nielson |
| Edited by | Richard Smither |
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| Distributed by | Amazon Prime Video (International) |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Ballerina Overdrive is an upcoming American action thriller film directed by Vicky Jewson and written by Kate Freund.
Premise
[edit]A ballet troupe must escape for their lives after their bus breaks down en route to a dance competition.
Cast
[edit]- Lana Condor
- Millicent Simmonds
- Iris Apatow
- Maddie Ziegler
- Avantika
- Uma Thurman
- Michael Culkin as Lothar Marcovic
Production
[edit]The film was announced in February 2023, with Vicky Jewson set to direct and Lena Headey, Yara Shahidi, Isabela Merced, Lana Condor, Millicent Simmonds and Iris Apatow cast to star. Filming was expected to occur in Serbia in the spring of 2023.[1]
Production was delayed to August 2024, commencing in Budapest, with Headey, Shahidi and Merced having exited the film. Maddie Ziegler, Avantika and Uma Thurman were added to the cast in their place.[2][3] Filming wrapped in October.[4]
Release
[edit]In November 2024, it was revealed that international sales agent The Veterans had sold all international distribution rights to Amazon Prime Video.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (February 8, 2023). "Lena Headey, Yara Shahidi, Isabela Merced, Lana Condor, Millicent Simmonds & Iris Apatow Set For Buzzy Action Pic Ballerina Overdrive From David Leitch & Kelly McCormick's 87North: EFM Hot Package". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (August 26, 2024). "Maddie Ziegler & Avantika Cast In Ballerina Overdrive From 87North & Gulfstream Pictures". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (August 28, 2024). "Uma Thurman Joins Cast Of 87North & Gulfstream Pictures' Ballerina Overdrive". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
- ^ "That's a wrap", 87North Productions, October 6, 2024
- ^ Lodderhose, Diana (November 4, 2024). "The Veterans Founders Vincent Maraval & Kim Fox, Coming Off $100M In Cannes Sales, Talk Emilia Pérez Gamble, Movie Taste & What's Next". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 4, 2024.