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
Reef Hawk is an actor who has been sober for five years. Taking a break from acting to build his new home, 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
- Keanu Reeves as Reef Hawk, a damaged Hollywood star who must dive into the dark depths of his past to confront his demons and make amends after he is extorted with a mysterious video clip from his past.
- Jonah Hill as Ira Slitz, Hawk's crisis lawyer who informs him of a blackmailer who supposedly has a questionable video of Hawk.
- Cameron Diaz
- Matt Bomer
- Susan Lucci
- David Spade
- Laverne Cox
- Kaia Gerber
- Roy Wood Jr.
- Atsuko Okatsuka
Production
Casting
It was announced in April 2023 that Apple TV+ had acquired the film, to be directed by Jonah Hill, who would also star in the film with Keanu Reeves, who was in negotiations at that point to star alongside Hill.[2] 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] In March, Cameron Diaz was said to be in advanced talks to join the film in an undisclosed starring role.[3] Days later, Diaz was confirmed to have signed on to join the cast, with Matt Bomer also joining in another undisclosed role.[4] This will mark the first time Reeves and Diaz have appeared in a film together since Feeling Minnesota (1996).[5]
Filming
Principal photography began on March 20, 2024,[6] shortly after the production of Reeves and Aziz Ansari's comedy film Good Fortune.[7] In April, Susan Lucci, David Spade, Laverne Cox, Kaia Gerber, Roy Wood Jr. and Atsuko Okatsuka were added to the cast.[8]
Post-production
Nick Houy serves as an editor for the film.[9]
Release
Outcome will be released on Apple TV+.[2]
References
- ^ a b 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 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (March 7, 2024). "Matt Bomer Joins Keanu Reeves, Jonah Hill And Cameron Diaz In Apple's 'Outcome'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 7, 2024. Retrieved March 7, 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (April 9, 2024). "Jonah Hill's 'Outcome' Has Added Six to Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ "Nick Houy" (PDF). Mourtha Skouras Agency. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
External links
- Outcome at IMDb
