The Normal Heart (2014)
The Normal Heart is an upcoming American drama film directed by Ryan Murphy and written by Larry Kramer, based on his own 1985 play of same name. The film stars Mark Ruffalo, Julia Roberts, Matt Bomer, Taylor Kitsch, Jim Parsons, Alec Baldwin, and Alfred Molina.
Cast
- Mark Ruffalo as Ned Weeks
- Julia Roberts as Dr. Emma Brookner
- Matt Bomer as Felix Turner
- Taylor Kitsch as Bruce Niles
- Jim Parsons as Tommy Boatwright
- Alec Baldwin as Ben Weeks
- Alfred Molina
- Jonathan Groff as Craig Donner
- Joe Mantello as Mickey Marcus
- Denis O'Hare
- Joel Grey
Production
In August 2011, Ryan Murphy said in an interview with Deadline that he has optioned The Normal Heart and intends to produce the film version, starring Mark Ruffalo "and maybe Julia Roberts".[1] The Hollywood Reporter confirmed the film news in January 2012, adding Alec Baldwin, Matt Bomer, and Jim Parsons to the previously announced cast.[2] In March 2013, Taylor Kitsch joined the cast.[3] In April 2013, the casting of actors Jonathan Groff and Joe Mantello was announced.[4] In May 2013, the addition of Joel Grey and Alfred Molina was announced.[5]
Filming
The filming began on June 8, 2013 in New York City.[6] On July 12, they were spotted shooting the film in Little Italy.[7]
References
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- ↑ Finke, Nikki: EMMYS Q&A: Ryan Murphy About ‘Glee’. In: Deadline. 5. August 2011, abgerufen am 4. November 2011.
- ↑ Borys Kit: Julia Roberts, Alec Baldwin, Matt Bomer and Jim Parsons to Star in Ryan Murphy's Next Film (Exclusive) In: The Hollywood Reporter, January 20, 2012. Abgerufen im 11 May 2012
- ↑ Nellie Andreeva: Jim Parsons, Taylor Kitsch Join HBO’s Ryan Murphy-Directed Movie ‘The Normal Heart’. Deadline.com, 1. März 2013, abgerufen am 9. März 2013.
- ↑ James Hibberd: Jonathan Groff to play Taylor Kitsch's lover in Ryan Murphy film. EW.com, 26. April 2013, abgerufen am 26. April 2013.
- ↑ Josh Ferri: Larry Kramer Says Ryan Murphy’s ‘Obsessed’ with The Normal Heart; Alfred Molina & Joel Grey Join HBO Film. Broadway.com, 9. Mai 2013, abgerufen am 12. Mai 2013.
- ↑ ‘The Normal Heart’, starring Julia Roberts, Matt Bomer, & Mark Ruffalo, begins filming in NYC this week In: onlocationvacations.com, 4 June 2013. Abgerufen im 23 July 2013
- ↑ ‘The Normal Heart’ Resumes Filming in Little Italy Today In: boweryboogie.com, 12 July 2013. Abgerufen im 23 July 2013