Outcome (film)
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| Directed by | Jonah Hill |
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| Edited by | Nick Houy |
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| Distributed by | Apple TV+ |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Outcome is an upcoming American black comedy film directed and co-produced by Jonah Hill, who co-wrote the screenplay with Ezra Woods. It stars Keanu Reeves, Hill, Cameron Diaz, Matt Bomer, Susan Lucci, David Spade, Laverne Cox, Kaia Gerber, Roy Wood Jr. and Atsuko Okatsuka.
Premise
[edit]Reef Hawk is an actor who has been sober for five years. He has taken a break from acting to build his new home, and he takes pride in his progress in life. However, when he receives a call from his crisis lawyer Ira Slitz, who reveals that someone is blackmailing him with a video of questionable content, his life is turned upside-down. Reef then sets out to make amends with those who he has wronged in the past to figure out who the blackmailer is.[1]
Cast
[edit]- Keanu Reeves as Reef Hawk, a damaged Hollywood star who must look into his past to confront demons and make amends after he is extorted with a mysterious video clip.[2]
- Jonah Hill as Ira Slitz, Hawk's crisis lawyer who informs him of the extortion and works to solve it.[2]
- Cameron Diaz[3]
- Matt Bomer[3]
- Susan Lucci[4]
- David Spade[4]
- Laverne Cox as Virginia[5]
- Kaia Gerber[4]
- Roy Wood Jr.[4]
- Atsuko Okatsuka[4]
Production
[edit]It was announced in April 2023 that Apple TV+ had acquired the film, which was to be directed by Jonah Hill.[6] He would also star in the film, while Keanu Reeves was in negotiations at that point to star alongside him.[7] Hill co-wrote the screenplay with Ezra Woods.[8][1] In January 2024, Reeves was confirmed to star in the film, with principal photography scheduled to begin in March 2024 in Los Angeles, and expected to wrap in May.[1] Nick Houy serves as an editor for the film.[9] In March, Cameron Diaz was said to be in advanced talks to join the film in an undisclosed starring role.[8] Days later, Diaz was confirmed to have signed on to join the cast, with Matt Bomer also joining in another undisclosed role.[3] This will mark the first time Reeves and Diaz have appeared in a film together since Feeling Minnesota (1996).[10] Principal photography began on March 20, 2024,[11] shortly after the production of Reeves and Aziz Ansari's comedy film Good Fortune.[6] In April, Susan Lucci, David Spade, Laverne Cox, Kaia Gerber, Roy Wood Jr. and Atsuko Okatsuka were added to the cast.[4] Cox revealed her role as Virginia in September, and revealed her involvement with Reeves in "one big scene", likening it to "a one-act play within the film".[5]
Release
[edit]Outcome is set to be released by Apple TV+.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Prasad, Sumith (January 26, 2024). "Jonah Hill's Outcome Starring Keanu Reeves Begins Filming in LA in March". The CinemaHolic. Gomsy Media LLC. Archived from the original on February 6, 2024. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
- ^ a b Klawans, Justin (April 9, 2024). "Keanu Reeves-led Comedy 'Outcome' Adds 'Orange Is the New Black' and 'Bottoms' Stars". Collider. Valnet. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
- ^ a b c Kroll, Justin (March 7, 2024). "Matt Bomer Joins Keanu Reeves, Jonah Hill And Cameron Diaz In Apple's 'Outcome'". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on March 7, 2024. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f Grobar, Matt (April 9, 2024). "Jonah Hill's 'Outcome' Has Added Six to Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ a b Weisman, jake; Weintraub, Steven (September 14, 2024). "'Uglies' Star Laverne Cox Used To Have a "Huge Crush on Keanu Reeves."". Collider. Valnet. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
- ^ a b Lee, Michelle (March 20, 2024). "Keanu Reeves Reveals Sharp Crew Cut on the Set of New Film: See His Shocking Hair Transformation!". People. Dotdash Meredith. Archived from the original on March 21, 2024. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
- ^ a b Grobar, Matt (April 5, 2023). "Apple Lands Jonah Hill's Keanu Reeves-Led Dark Comedy Outcome". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on April 5, 2023. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
- ^ a b Kroll, Justin (March 5, 2024). "Cameron Diaz In Talks To Star Opposite Keanu Reeves In Apple Original Films Pic 'Outcome' From Director Jonah Hill". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on March 5, 2024. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
- ^ "Nick Houy" (PDF). Mourtha Skouras Agency. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
- ^ Abaroa, Patricia (March 5, 2024). "Cameron Diaz Set to Reunite With Keanu Reeves for New Jonah Hill Comedy". MovieWeb. Valnet Inc. Archived from the original on March 16, 2024. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ Lee, Tionah (March 20, 2024). "Keanu Reeves Has a Whole New Look: Check Out His Haircut for Latest Movie". Entertainment Tonight. CBS Media Ventures. Archived from the original on March 20, 2024. Retrieved March 20, 2024.