After Yang

After Yang is an upcoming American science fiction-drama film written, directed and edited by Kogonada. It stars Colin Farrell, Jodie Turner-Smith, and Justin H. Min.

After Yang
Directed byKogonada
Produced by
Screenplay byKogonada
Based on"Saying Goodbye to Yang"
by Alexander Weinstein
Starring
CinematographyBenjamin Loeb
Edited byKogonada
Production
company
Distributed byA24
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Premise

In a world where robotic children are purchased as live-in babysitters, a father and daughter attempt to save the life of their robotic family member, Yang, who has become unresponsive.

Cast

Production

In June 2018, it was reported that producer Theresa Park had acquired screen rights to "Saying Goodbye to Yang", a short story written by Alexander Weinstein. The film would be written and directed by Kogonada.[1] In February 2019, it was announced that Colin Farrell would star in After Yang, which would be distributed by A24.[2][3] In April 2019, Golshifteh Farahani, Justin H. Min, Sarita Choudhury, and Haley Lu Richardson joined the cast.[4] In May 2019, it was announced Jodie Turner-Smith and Clifton Collins Jr. had joined the cast of the film, with Turner-Smith replacing Farahani.[5][6]

Principal photography began on May 1, 2019.[7]

References
  1. D'Alessandro, Anthony (8 June 2018). "Theresa Park's Pow! Developing Alexander Weinstein Short Story 'Saying Goodbye To Yang' For Big Screen". Deadline.
  2. McNary, Dave (28 February 2019). "Colin Farrell to Star in A24 Robot Drama 'After Yang'". Variety.
  3. Mike Jr, Fleming (28 February 2019). "A24 Greenlights 'After Yang'; Colin Farrell To Star & Kogonada To Direct". Deadline.
  4. Sneider, Jeff (16 April 2019). "Exclusive: Golshifteh Farahani, Justin Min, Sarita Choudhury Join Colin Farrell in A24's 'After Yang'". Collider.
  5. Tura, Alessandra (May 28, 2019). "Gucci's Roman Extravaganza". Women's Wear Daily. Retrieved June 3, 2019.
  6. Collins, Clifton Jr (May 31, 2019). "Not every script is worthy of the deep delve, but every now & then a gem is found leaving one pontificating 🤔 poetic ending wrapping on Grandpa's Bday, with a viewing of #HowardHawks #RioBravo ,big love to brother Adam @countingcrows #Zoe & #bluberry for support, movie nights,enlightening critical convos, perfect table setting for #kogonada @A24 #AfterYang , not to mention humbling life tune up from brother @shaunking and the beautiful people I was privileged to hear speak on #prisonreform . Be sure to follow PODCASTS". Instagram.com. Retrieved June 3, 2019.
  7. "After Yang" (PDF). nyc.gov. NYC Media & Production. Retrieved April 30, 2019.
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