Soggy Bottom

Soggy Bottom is an upcoming American drama film directed and written by Paul Thomas Anderson depicting a high school student who becomes a famous child actor in the 1970s, portrayed by Cooper Hoffman. It also stars Bradley Cooper, Alana Haim and Benny Safdie.

Soggy Bottom
Directed byPaul Thomas Anderson
Produced by
  • Paul Thomas Anderson
  • Sara Murphy
  • JoAnne Sellar
  • Daniel Lupi
Written byPaul Thomas Anderson
Starring
Production
company
Distributed byUnited Artists Releasing
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$40 million[1]

Cast

Production

Development

On November 12, 2019, it was reported that Anderson will direct a film he wrote and produced under Ghoulardi Film Company.[3] On December 18, 2019, Focus Features came on to produce and distribute the film.[4] On July 17, 2020, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer acquired distribution rights to the film from Focus.[5]

Casting

In August 2020, Bradley Cooper, Alana Haim and Benny Safdie joined the cast of the film.[6][7][8][9] In September 2020, it was reported that Cooper Hoffman, son of frequent Anderson collaborator Philip Seymour Hoffman, would play the lead role.[10]

Filming

On December 18, 2019, it was reported that principal photography would start in the spring/summer of 2020.[4] On July 17, 2020, The Hollywood Reporter reported that MGM would set a new start date due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[5] Principal photography ultimately began in Encino, California in August 2020.[11] In November it was revealed the title was Soggy Bottom.[12] On November 19, 2020, it was reported that principal photography had wrapped. The film is now in its post-production phase.[2]

References
  1. Lang, Brent (October 30, 2020). "Breaking Down MGM's Costly 'No Time to Die' Dilemma date". Variety. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
  2. Paul Thomas Anderson’s Soggy Bottom Wraps Filming
  3. D'Alessandro, Anthony (November 12, 2019). "Paul Thomas Anderson Returning To 1970s San Fernando Valley In New 2020 Production". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
  4. Rubin, Rebecca (December 18, 2019). "Paul Thomas Anderson's Next Film Lands at Focus Features". Variety. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
  5. Kit, Borys (July 17, 2020). "Paul Thomas Anderson's 1970s High School Movie Moving From Focus to MGM". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 19, 2020.
  6. Galuppo, Mia (August 3, 2020). "Bradley Cooper in Talks to Star in Paul Thomas Anderson's 1970s Drama (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
  7. Harris, Hunter (August 25, 2020). "Bradley Cooper Reunites With Bronzer on the Set of PTA's New Movie". Vulture. Retrieved August 30, 2020.
  8. Raup, Jordan (August 30, 2020). "Benny Safdie Lands Major Role in Paul Thomas Anderson's Next Film". The Film Stage. Retrieved August 30, 2020.
  9. Benny Safdie to Play Gay Politician in Paul Thomas Anderson’s New ’70s Movie
  10. "Cooper Hoffman, Son of Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Leads Paul Thomas Anderson '70s Drama | Hollywood Reporter". www.hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved 2020-09-02.
  11. Raup, Jordan (August 24, 2020). "Paul Thomas Anderson Begins Shooting Next Film with Working Title of Soggy Bottom". The Film Stage. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
  12. Los Angeles Film Shoots at 47% of Pre-COVID Levels, FilmLA Says
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