The Card Counter

The Card Counter is an upcoming American crime drama film written and directed by Paul Schrader. It stars Oscar Isaac, Tye Sheridan, Tiffany Haddish and Willem Dafoe.

The Card Counter
Directed byPaul Schrader
Produced by
Written byPaul Schrader
Starring
Music by
CinematographyAlexander Dynan
Edited byBenjamin Rodriguez Jr.
Production
company
Distributed byFocus Features
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Premise

A gambler attempts to give guidance to a young man who is out for revenge against a mutual enemy.

Cast

Production

It was announced in October 2019 that Oscar Isaac had been cast in the film, written and directed by Paul Schrader.[1] In January 2020, Schrader announced that Tye Sheridan, Tiffany Haddish and Willem Dafoe had been added to the cast.[2]

Filming began in Biloxi, Mississippi on February 24, 2020.[3][4] On March 16, 2020, production on the film was paused after an actor with a small role who had flown in from Los Angeles tested positive for COVID-19 during the pandemic.[5] Production on the film resumed on July 6, 2020,[6] and concluded on July 12, 2020.[7]

Release

In July 2020, Focus Features acquired distribution rights to the film.[8]

References
  1. Oscar Isaac Boards Paul Schrader Revenge Thriller ‘The Card Counter’ – AFM
  2. Paul Schrader Chooses His Own ‘First Reformed’ As The Best Film Of The Past Decade
  3. The Metrograph Interview: Paul Schrader
  4. "'The Card Counter' Starring Tiffany Haddish is Now Hiring Actors". Project Casting. March 3, 2020. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
  5. Fleming Jr, Mike (March 16, 2020). "Paul Schrader's 'The Card Counter' Shutters Five Days From Finish Over A Positive Coronavirus Test". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 16, 2020.
  6. Grater, Tom (June 18, 2020). "Watch: Paul Schrader & Oscar Isaac Talk New Pic 'The Card Counter', Why They Love "Handmade Movies" & Playing Quarantine Poker". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
  7. Grater, Tom (July 13, 2020). "Paul Schrader Wraps 'The Card Counter' After COVID-Safe Shoot In Mississippi". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 13, 2020.
  8. Lang, Brent; Keslassy, Elsa (July 13, 2020). "Paul Schrader's 'The Card Counter' Sells to Focus Features (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved July 13, 2020.
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