Deep Water (2021 film)

Deep Water is an upcoming American psychological erotic thriller film directed by Adrian Lyne,[3] based on the 1957 novel of the same name by Patricia Highsmith, from a screenplay by Zach Helm and Sam Levinson. The film stars Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas, with Tracy Letts, Rachel Blanchard, Lil Rel Howery, Finn Wittrock, Jacob Elordi, Kristen Connolly and Dash Mihok appearing in supporting roles, and marks Lyne's return to filmmaking after an 19-year absence since his last film Unfaithful (2002). 20th Century Studios will release the film in the United States on August 13, 2021.

Deep Water
Directed byAdrian Lyne
Produced by
Screenplay by
Based onDeep Water
by Patricia Highsmith
Starring
Music byMarcelo Zarvos
CinematographyEigil Bryld[1]
Production
company
Distributed by20th Century Studios
Release date
  • August 13, 2021 (2021-08-13)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$48.9 million[2]

Premise

A married couple who have fallen out of love with each other begin playing deadly mind games against one another that begin seeing those around them dying.

Cast

Production

The project began development in 2013, with Adrian Lyne set to direct and Fox 2000 Pictures set to finance. Fox 2000 sold the rights to New Regency in 2018. In August 2019, the project saw new developments; Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas agreed to star,[3] with Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures agreed to handle the distribution via their 20th Century Fox label.[4] In October 2019, Tracy Letts and Rachel Blanchard joined the cast of the film.[5]

Filming began in New Orleans on November 4, 2019, with the additions of Dash Mihok, Lil Rel Howery, Jacob Elordi, Kristen Connolly, Jade Fernandez and Finn Wittrock to the cast.[6][7][8] In December 2019, Michael Braun joined the cast of the film.[9]

Release

Originally scheduled to be released on November 13, 2020, the film was delayed to August 13, 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[4][10]

References
  1. "DP Eigil Bryld Teams With Director Scott Z. Burns, Actor Adam Driver To Tell A Hero's Story In "The Report"". SHOOTonline.
  2. "Fastlane NextGen: Initial Certification Search" (Type "Deep Water" in the search box). Louisiana Economic Development. Retrieved May 10, 2020.
  3. Fleming, Mike, Jr. (August 1, 2019). "New Regency Bringing Adrian Lyne Back To Directing With 'Deep Water;' Ben Affleck, Ana de Armas In Talks For Patricia Highsmith Adaptation". Deadline Hollywood. Los Angeles, California: Penske Media Corporation.
  4. Kroll, Justin (November 16, 2019). "Ridley Scott's 'The Last Duel' Gets the Greenlight as Disney Dates Multiple Titles". Variety. Los Angeles, California: Penske Media Corporation.
  5. Michael, Brendan (October 23, 2019). "Exclusive: Tracy Letts and Rachel Blanchard Join Ben Affleck in Thriller 'Deep Water'". Collider. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
  6. "Current Productions". www.filmneworleans.org.
  7. Wiseman, Andreas; N'Duka, Amanda (November 14, 2019). "'Deep Water': Lil Rel Howery, Jacob Elordi & Dash Mihok Among Cast To Join Ben Affleck & Ana De Armas In Adrian Lyne Thriller, Cameras Roll". Deadline Hollywood. Los Angeles, California: Penske Media Corporation.
  8. N'Duka, Amanda (November 25, 2019). "Finn Wittrock Cast In New Regency Thriller 'Deep Water' Starring Ben Affleck". Deadline Hollywood. Los Angeles, California: Penske Media Corporation.
  9. N'Duka, Amanda (December 13, 2019). "Lodric D. Collins To Play Smokey Robinson In Aretha Franklin Biopic 'Respect'; Vincent Pastore Joins 'The Birthday Cake'; Michael Braun In 'Deep Water'". Deadline Hollywood. Los Angeles, California: Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved December 13, 2019.
  10. D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 23, 2020). "'Black Widow' Jumps To Summer 2021 Spurring Marvel Pics Release Date Shift; 'West Side Story' Delayed A Year; 'Soul' Stays Theatrical". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
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