Train Dreams is an upcoming American drama film directed by Clint Bentley and starring Joel Edgerton and Felicity Jones. It is an adaptation by Greg Kwedar of the 2011 novella by Denis Johnson.
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| Directed by | Clint Bentley |
| Screenplay by | Greg Kwedar |
| Based on | Train Dreams by Denis Johnson |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Premise
editA logger (Egerton) works to develop the railroad across the United States causing him to spend vast times away from his wife (Jones) and daughter, and is struggling with his place in a changing world.[1]
Cast
edit- Joel Edgerton as Robert Grainier
- Felicity Jones as Gladys Grainier
- Kerry Condon
- William H. Macy
- Clifton Collins Jr.
Production
editIn February 2024, the film was reported to be produced by Black Bear as an adaptation of the Denis Johnson 2021 novella Train Dreams by Greg Kwedar, and directed by Clint Bentley and starring Felicity Jones and Joel Edgerton. Producers include Marissa McMahon and Ashley Schlaifer for Kamala Films, and Will Janowitz, and Teddy Schwarzman and Michael Heimler for Black Bear.[2] In May 2024, Kerry Condon, William H. Macy and Clifton Collins Jr. joined the cast.[3]
Principal photography started in Washington State in April 2024, with filming locations including Spokane, Metaline Falls, and Colville.[4][5]
References
edit- ^ Kay, Jeremy (February 7, 2024). "Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones to star in 'Train Dreams'; Black Bear launching at EFM". Screen Daily. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (February 7, 2024). "Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones To Star In 'Jockey' Helmer Clint Bentley's 'Train Dreams'; Black Bear Introducing To Buyers At EFM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
- ^ Ritman, Alex (May 2, 2024). "Kerry Condon, William H. Macy, Clifton Collins Jr. Join Black Bear's Denis Johnson Adaptation 'Train Dreams' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
- ^ Lopez, Kristen (February 7, 2024). "Joel Edgerton and Felicity Jones to Star in Adaptation of Denis Johnson's 'Train Dreams'". The Wrap. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
- ^ "Major motion picture 'Train Dreams' is filming in Spokane, to star Joel Edgerton and Oscar nominee Felicity Jones". Spokesman. May 9, 2024. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
External links
edit- Train Dreams at IMDb