The School for Good and Evil (film)

The School for Good and Evil is an upcoming American fantasy film directed by Paul Feig. Based on Soman Chainani's 2013 novel of the same name, it will be produced by Joe Roth, Jeffrey Kirschenbaum, Jane Startz, Laura Fischer and Feig. It follows the adventures of best friends Sophie and Agatha who are kidnapped to the School for Good and Evil. After their fortunes are reversed, Sophie and Agatha try to figure out a way to return home and their friendship is put to the test. It is set to be released in 2022 on Netflix

The School for Good and Evil
Directed byPaul Feig[1]
Produced by
  • Joe Roth
  • Jeffrey Kirschenbaum
  • Jane Startz
  • Laura Fischer
  • Paul Feig[2]
Screenplay by
Based onThe School for Good and Evil
by Soman Chainani
Starring
Distributed byNetflix
Release date
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The film will star Sophia Anne Caruso as Sophie and Sofia Wylie as Agatha. Originally, Joe Roth partnered with Jane Startz Productions to acquire rights to the film. Universal Studios won the auction but Netflix took over in 2020. Filming is at Belfast Harbour Studios in Northern Ireland.

Cast

Production

Development
"To have one of your favorite directors adapt your book into a film for Netflix is an honor and a dream. Paul Feig is a brilliant filmmaker and a master of tone — a perfect fit for the twists and turns of The School For Good & Evil. I have no doubt that he will make a true fairy tale classic."

Soman Chainani, Deadline Hollywood, May 2020[1]

Shortly after the publication of the first book of the series, Joe Roth partnered with Jane Startz Productions to acquire rights to produce a film based on the book.[8] Less than two weeks after the book's publication, Universal Studios won the auction and a seven-figure deal for book and scriptwriting fees. Roth, Startz and Palak Patel were appointed producers and Chainani and Malia Scotch Marmo were set to write the screenplay.[9][10] In May 2020, Netflix announced that is would be taking over with Paul Feig as director, Roth, Jeffrey Kirschenbaum, Startz, Laura Fischer and Feig producing and Zack Roth, Patricia Riggens and Chainani acting as executive producers.[11]

Casting

Fiona Weir was appointed casting director.[12] Weir opened casting for several roles.[13][14][15] On December 18, 2020, Feig tweeted that Sophia Anne Caruso and Sofia Wylie had been cast as the leads in the film.[16] In January 2021, Weir closed the two of the casting calls.[17]

Filming

Filming is at Belfast Harbour in Northern Ireland. Chief executive of Belfast Harbour Joe O'Neill said filming would take around seven months.[18] Production followed the British Film Commission safe working protocols.[19] Feig stated he was "absolutely thrilled" to be filming at Belfast Harbour.[20]

References
  1. N'Duka, Amanda (May 28, 2020). "Paul Feig To Helm 'The School For Good And Evil' Adaptation For Netflix". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
  2. McNary, Dave (May 28, 2020). "Paul Feig to Direct Fantasy 'The School For Good and Evil' for Netflix". Variety. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
  3. Arrington, Chloe (May 28, 2020). "Paul Feig To Direct Netflix Fairytale Fantasy Movie The School For Good and Evil". Screen Rant. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
  4. "News and Appearances". SomanChainani.com. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
  5. Chainani, Soman (December 18, 2020). "SOMAN'S BLOG: The News is Out! Casting Reveal for SOPHIE & AGATHA in the SGE Movie!!!". SchoolforGoodandEvil.com. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
  6. BWW News Desk (December 18, 2020). "Sophia Anne Caruso to Star in Netflix's THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
  7. N'Duka, Amanda (December 21, 2020). "Paul Feig Taps Sofia Wylie & Sophia Anne Caruso To Lead 'The School For Good and Evil' Adaptation". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
  8. Fleming, Mike (May 16, 2013). "Roth Films, Jane Startz Productions Team On 'The School For Good And Evil'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
  9. Fleming, Mike (May 23, 2013). "Universal Makes Seven-Figure Deal For 'The School For Good And Evil'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
  10. White, James (May 23, 2013). "Universal Opens The School For Good And Evil". Empire Online. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
  11. Galuppo, Mia (May 28, 2020). "Paul Feig to Direct 'School for Good and Evil' Adaptation for Netflix". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
  12. Cook, Laurence (November 13, 2020). "These 3 Netflix, Amazon and Sky UK Productions are Greenlit + Now Casting". Backstage. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
  13. FIONA WEIR CASTING [@fwcasting] (November 6, 2020). "Looking for Teenage Girls with Albinism for a Feature Film. Please see flyer below and feel free to share and RT! Many thanks, Fiona Weir Casting #CastingCall #Albinism #Actors" (Tweet). Retrieved December 19, 2020 – via Twitter.
  14. FIONA WEIR CASTING [@fwcasting] (November 18, 2020). "Looking for Asian actors who identify as female for a lovely part in a feature film. Must be available from March - End June 2021. Please see info below and apply: Age: 17-24 / Base: UK/IRE/EU Please send your Name, Photo, Base and Age to: Suggestionfwc@icloud.com Thanks!" (Tweet). Retrieved December 19, 2020 – via Twitter.
  15. FIONA WEIR CASTING [@fwcasting] (January 13, 2021). "Casting Call - Please read carefully and feel free to share and RT! Wishing everyone a lovely day🙂 Many thanks, FW Casting #casting #castingcall" (Tweet). Retrieved January 15, 2021 – via Twitter.
  16. Paul Feig [@paulfeig] (December 18, 2020). "I am very proud to announce the leads of my new @NetflixFilm, "The School for Good and Evil," @SOPHIANNECARUSO and @SofiaWylie. I could not be more excited to work with these two amazing actors. Stay tuned for more details!" (Tweet). Retrieved December 19, 2020 – via Twitter.
  17. FIONA WEIR CASTING [@fwcasting] (January 9, 2021). "Thank you for all the responses in regards to our last 2 casting calls. We have received a lot of fantastic submissions and in order to process them all, we have decided to close our casting call early. Have a lovely weekend everyone! Many thanks FW Casting" (Tweet). Retrieved January 10, 2021 – via Twitter.
  18. Meredith, Robbie (January 25, 2021). "Netflix begins filming first major production in Belfast". BBC News. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
  19. Scott, Sarah (January 25, 2021). "Netflix to start filming new movie in Belfast". BelfastLive. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
  20. Cartmill, Claire (January 25, 2021). "Netflix to begin filming at Belfast Harbour Studios". The News Letter. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
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