Bad Genius is an upcoming American heist thriller film directed by J.C. Lee and co-written by Julius Onah. It is an English-language remake of the 2017 Thai film of the same name. It stars Benedict Wong, Callina Liang, Jabari Banks, Taylor Hickson, and Sarah-Jane Redmond.
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| Directed by | J.C. Lee |
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| Based on | Bad Genius by Nattawut Poonpiriya |
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| Cinematography | Brett Jutkiewicz |
| Edited by | Franklin Peterson |
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| Distributed by | Vertical |
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Running time | 96 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Cast
edit- Benedict Wong
- Callina Liang
- Jabari Banks
- Taylor Hickson
- Sarah-Jane Redmond
Production
editIn March 2023, it was announced that an English-language remake of the 2017 Thai film Bad Genius was in development, with J.C. Lee directing and co-writing the screenplay with Julius Onah. Benedict Wong, Callina Liang, Jabari Banks, Taylor Hickson, and Sarah-Jane Redmond rounded out the main cast. Principal photography began in May 2023.[1]
Release
editBad Genius is scheduled to be released in the United States by Vertical on October 11, 2024.[2]
References
edit- ^ Jackson, Angelique (March 23, 2023). "Benedict Wong, Jabari Banks and Callina Liang to Star in 'Bad Genius,' Directed by JC Lee". Variety. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (July 30, 2024). "Vertical Takes North America On 'Bad Genius,' J.C. Lee's English-Language Remake Of Thai Thriller". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
External links
edit- Bad Genius at IMDb