Crisis (2021 film)

Crisis is an upcoming dramatic thriller film written, produced and directed by Nicholas Jarecki. The film tells three interweaving stories set during the ongoing opioid epidemic. It stars Gary Oldman, Armie Hammer, Evangeline Lilly, Greg Kinnear, Michelle Rodriguez, Luke Evans, Lily-Rose Depp, Veronica Ferres, Mia Kirshner, and Martin Donovan.

Crisis
Official poster
Directed byNicholas Jarecki
Produced by
Written byNicholas Jarecki
Starring
Music byRaphael Reed
CinematographyNicolas Bolduc
Edited byDuff Smith
Production
companies
  • LOD Productions
  • Bideford Productions
  • Green Room Films
  • Martingale Pictures
  • Flying Horse Productions
  • Construction Film
  • Tuesday Films
  • Elevation Pictures
  • Burn Later Productions
  • Such Content
  • Caviar
  • Paradise Entertainment
Distributed byUniversal Pictures, Warner Brothers, Quiver Distribution
Release date
  • February 26, 2021 (2021-02-26) (United States)
Running time
118 minutes
Country
  • United States
  • Canada
  • Belgium
LanguageEnglish

Filming took place in early 2019 in Montreal and Detroit. It is scheduled to be released in the United States on February 26, 2021, by Quiver Distribution and internationally on March 26th, 2021 by Universal Pictures and Warner Brothers.

Premise

A drug trafficker arranges a multi-cartel Fentanyl smuggling operation. An architect recovering from an oxycodone addiction tracks down the truth behind her son’s disappearance. A university professor battles unexpected revelations about his employer, a pharmaceutical company bringing a new “non-addictive” painkiller to market. Set against the backdrop of the opioid epidemic, their stories collide in this dramatic thriller from writer/director Nicholas Jarecki (Arbitrage).

Cast

Production

In February 2019, it was announced that Armie Hammer, Gary Oldman, Evangeline Lilly, and Veronica Ferres had joined the cast, with Nicholas Jarecki directing from a screenplay he wrote.[1] Greg Kinnear, Michelle Rodriguez and Lily-Rose Depp were added to the cast in February.[2] In March 2019, Adam Tsekhman joined the cast of the film.[3] In April 2019, Sam Worthington, Indira Varma, Kid Cudi, Luke Evans, Mia Kirshner, Michael Aronov and Martin Donovan joined the cast of the film.[4][5] In December 2019, it was announced that Duke Nicholson had joined the cast of the film.[6]

Principal photography began in February 2019 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and Detroit, Michigan, United States.[7] The film, originally with a working name of Dreamland, settled on the title Crisis.

Release

In December 2020, it was announced that Universal Pictures, Warner Brothers, and Quiver Distribution had acquired the distribution rights, setting it for a February 26, 2021, US nationwide theatrical release, followed by a home entertainment release on March 5, 2021, with international theatrical on March 26th, 2021.[8][9]

The first trailer and artwork for the film were exclusively premiered online by Entertainment Weekly on January 27, 2021. [10]

Reception

Advance reviews have been very positive. Variety’s Marc Malkin wrote that the film is “intense and timely... with exceptional performances, fine storytelling, and master craftsmanship.” KTLA’s Scott Mantz writes that the film is “riveting, gripping, and provocative. A terrific thriller with superb performances across the board,” while WOR’s Joe Neumaier describes the film as "a multilayered dramatic thriller that tackles every vicious part of the opioid emergency. Gary Oldman, Armie Hammer, and Evangeline Lilly deliver urgent, powerful turns in this finely crafted film that is impressively up-to-the-minute."

References
  1. Ritman, Alex (February 6, 2019). "Gary Oldman, Armie Hammer, Evangeline Lilly Team for Opioid Thriller 'Dreamland'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 6, 2019.
  2. McNary, Dave (February 28, 2019). "Greg Kinnear, Michelle Rodriguez, Lily-Rose Depp Join 'Dreamland'". Variety. Retrieved February 28, 2019.
  3. N'Duka, Amanda (March 18, 2019). "'Legends of Tomorrow's Adam Tsekhman Joins Gary Oldman & Armie Hammer In 'Dreamland'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 18, 2019.
  4. N'Duka, Amanda (April 3, 2019). "Sam Worthington, 'GOTs' Indira Varma, Kid Cudi Join Gary Oldman In 'Dreamland'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 3, 2019.
  5. N'Duka, Amanda (April 26, 2019). "Luke Evans, Mia Kirshner, Michael Aronov & Martin Donovan Join Opioid Thriller 'Dreamland'".
  6. Abramovitch, Seth (December 17, 2019). "Meet Duke Nicholson, Jack's Grandson and In-Demand Actor". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
  7. Tartaglione, Nancy (February 6, 2019). "'Dreamland': Gary Oldman, Armie Hammer, Evangeline Lilly To Star In Opioid Crisis Thriller – EFM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 6, 2019.
  8. Fleming Jr, Mike (December 18, 2020). "Nicholas Jarecki's Opioid Drama 'Crisis' Acquired by Quiver Distribution For February 25 Release; Gary Oldman, Armie Hammer, Evangeline Lilly Lead Killer Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 18, 2020.
  9. Hopson, Travis (December 19, 2020). "'Crisis': First Look At Gary Oldman, Evangeline Lilly, And Armie Hammer In Opioid Crisis Drama". Punch Drunk Critics. Retrieved December 24, 2020.
  10. . January 27, 2021 https://ew.com/movies/gary-oldman-armie-hammer-exclusive-crisis-trailer-premiere/. Retrieved January 27, 2021. Missing or empty |title= (help)
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