The Great Gilly Hopkins (film)
The Great Gilly Hopkins is a 2015 American comedy-drama film directed by Stephen Herek and written by David L. Paterson. It is based on Katherine Paterson's 1978 children's book of the same name. The film stars Sophie Nélisse, Kathy Bates, Julia Stiles, Bill Cobbs, Billy Magnussen, Octavia Spencer, and Glenn Close. The film was released on October 7, 2016, by Lionsgate Premiere.
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| Directed by | Stephen Herek |
| Produced by | David L. Paterson John Paterson William Teitler Brian Kennedy |
| Written by | David L. Paterson |
| Based on | The Great Gilly Hopkins by Katherine Paterson |
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| Cinematography | David M. Dunlap |
| Edited by | David Leonard |
Production company | Arcady Bay Entertainment |
| Distributed by | Lionsgate Premiere |
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Running time | 99 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $5 million |
| Box office | $97,798 |
Plot
Gilly Hopkins is the meanest girl in town: she has a birth mother she has never seen and has moved from one foster home to another. Learning that she will be sent to a new home, she wastes no time stirring up trouble. Then she meets a woman named Trotter, who wants to be the mother Gilly needs. With Gilly posing a challenge, Trotter must prove a good relationship will benefit both of them.
Cast
- Sophie Nélisse as Gilly Hopkins[2]
- Kathy Bates as Maime Trotter[2]
- Julia Stiles as Courtney Rutherford Hopkins[3]
- Zachary Hernandez as W.E. (William Ernest)
- Bill Cobbs as Mr. Randolph[3]
- Billy Magnussen as Ellis[4]
- Octavia Spencer as Miss Harris[2]
- Glenn Close as Nonnie Hopkins[2]
- Clare Foley as Agnes
- Sammy Pignalosa as Rajeem
- Toby Turner as Ticket Agent
- Frank Oz as Cookie Monster (voice)
Production
On February 8, 2013, it was announced that Stephen Herek would direct an adaption of The Great Gilly Hopkins, with Kathy Bates and Danny Glover set to star in the film.[5] On February 6, 2014, Sophie Nélisse, Glenn Close and Octavia Spencer joined the cast of the film.[2] On May 9, 2014, Julia Stiles and Bill Cobbs joined the cast of the film. Cobbs replaced Glover, who dropped out due to scheduling conflicts.[3] Principal photography began on April 9, 2014, and ended on June 15, 2014.[6][7]
Release
The film premiered on October 6, 2015, at the SCHLINGEL International Film Festival.[8] Lionsgate Premiere acquired distribution rights, and set the film for an October 7, 2016, release.[9]
References
- "The Great Gilly Hopkins Movie Review". Common Sense Media. Retrieved 2016-06-26.
- Leo Barraclough (2014-02-06). "Glenn Close, Sophie Nelisse, Octavia Spencer Join 'The Great Gilly Hopkins'". Variety. Retrieved 2014-06-17.
- Yamato, Jen. "Julia Stiles Joins Movie Adaptation 'The Great Gilly Hopkins'". Deadline.com. Retrieved 2014-06-17.
- "Billy Magnussen and Julia Stiles Join "The Great Gilly Hopkins" Film". Playbill.com. 2014-05-12. Retrieved 2014-06-17.
- Tartaglione, Nancy. "Berlin: Stephen Herek To Direct Kathy Bates, Danny Glover In 'The Great Gilly Hopkins'". Deadline.com. Retrieved 2014-06-17.
- "On The Set For 4/14/14: Kristen Stewart & Jesse Eisenberg's American Ultra Starts". Studiosystemnews.com. Retrieved 2014-06-17.
- "On The Set For 6/16/14: Boxing Drama Southpaw Starts, American Ultra Wraps". Studiosystemnews.com. Retrieved 2014-06-17.
- "Filmarchiv". Archiv.ff-schlingel.de. Retrieved 2016-01-27.
- Wiseman, Andreas (May 14, 2016). "Lionsgate adopts 'The Great Gilly Hopkins' for US". Screen Daily. Retrieved July 26, 2016.