Key Takeaways:
– Anna Kendrick makes her directorial debut with the movie ‘Woman of the Hour.'
– Initially scheduled to act, Kendrick decided to step in as director due to scheduling issues.
– ‘Woman of the Hour' was screened at the Toronto International Film Festival, gaining positive reviews.
– After the film festival screening, Netflix bought the distribution rights of the film for an estimated $11 million.
– The movie will be available on Netflix from October 18th.
– Kendrick discusses her journey to directing in an interview with Entertainment Weekly.
Remember the ‘Pitch Perfect' star, Anna Kendrick? Wel, there's some exciting news for her fans! She's not only acting but also making her directorial debut with a gripping movie called ‘Woman of the Hour.' Exciting, right?
Unexpected Directorial Debut
Earlier on, in 2022, it was announced that Kendrick was to star in a true crime serial killer thriller titled ‘The Dating Game.' The plan was for Chloe Okuno, the ‘Watcher' director, to direct the film. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, Kendrick decided to try her hand at directing. She had been involved with the project for two years before the announcement was made.
When the production was left without a director and a start date neared, Kendrick considered directing the film herself. She recalls having “this absolutely terrifying thought,” and even had to sort out her pitch. She expressed the excitement she felt at shaping an already beloved script to her liking. Kendrick also mentions a pep talk from Brittany Snow, a fellow actor, which spurred her on to face the challenge.
About ‘Woman of the Hour'
The thriller ‘Woman of the Hour' tells the strange yet true story of Cheryl Bradshaw from the 70s TV show ‘The Dating Game.' This was a matchmaking show where Bradshaw chose Rodney Alcala, Bachelor number one. However, Alcala held a deadly secret – he was a psychopathic serial killer, making their lives entwine in a most shocking way.
Written by Ian MacAllister McDonald, the script featured on the 2017 Black List, a list of top-rated unproduced scripts from that year. The movie is co-produced by a team of producers including Roy Lee, Anna Kendrick herself and several others.
Joining Kendrick in the cast are talented actors such as Daniel Zovatto, Tony Hale, Pete Holmes, and many more which makes for an exciting line-up.
‘The Woman of the Hour' Screens at TIFF
The movie was screened at the Toronto International Film Festival where it received an 8/10 rating by JoBlo's Chris Bumbray. Following this, Netflix purchased the distribution rights for a whopping $11 million. It's slated to start streaming on Netflix as of October 18th.
The Journey to the Director's Chair
During an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Kendrick explained the transition to becoming a director. She revealed that her keen interest in the overall movie, beyond her character, prompted this unusual decision.
So, are you excited about Anna Kendrick's first directing gig? Feel free to share your thoughts on this flip of roles in the comment section. We can't wait to see how ‘Woman of the House' turns out! Be sure to catch it on Netflix soon.
