Audrey's Children

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Audrey's Children
Directed by Ami Canaan Mann
Screenplay byJulia Fisher Farbman
Produced by
  • Michael A. Helfant
  • Bradley Gallo
  • Julia Fisher Farbman
Starring
CinematographyJon Keng
Edited byMatthew Ramsey
Music byGenevieve Vincent
Production
companies
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Audrey's Children is an upcoming American biographical drama film of the Healthcare pioneer and Ronald McDonald House Charities Co-Founder Dr. Audrey Evans who served as Chief of Pediatric Oncology at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

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Premise

Audrey Evans was a British paediatric oncologist who revolutionized treatment for Neuroblastoma, a deadly form of pediatric nerve cancer, from which 90% of patients died in 1970. She also co-founded the Ronald McDonald House Charities, an organisation which went on to provide housing support to millions of people across the world. However, she was also unconventional and idiosyncratic and clashed with hospital leaders. [1]

Cast

Production

Ami Canaan Mann was announced as director of the biopic in May 2022. The script is from Julia Fisher Farbman based on years of research and conversations with Dr Evans herself who reportedly supports the film. Farbman had, in 2016, profiled Evans for the Amazon Prime series Modern Hero Farbman also acts as producer alongside Bradley Gallo and Michael Helfant for Amasia Entertainment. [2]

Casting

In July 2022, Natalie Dormer was cast in the lead role for the film. [3] In September 2022, Clancy Brown, Brandon Micheal Hall, Jimmi Simpson and Evelyn Giovine were added to the cast. [4]

Filming

In September 2022 principal photography was scheduled for locations in Philadelphia. [5] Filming locations included the city centre. [6] Filming had wrapped prior to the end of November 2022. [7] [8]

Release

The film was expected to have a 2023 theatre release. [9]

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References

  1. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (May 20, 2021). "Sarah Megan Thomas Signs On To Direct Biographical Drama Feature 'Audrey's Children' About Ronald McDonald House Co-Founder". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  2. ↑ Grobar, Matt (May 4, 2022). "Ami Canaan Mann To Direct Biopic 'Audrey's Children' On Healthcare Hero, Ronald McDonald House Charities Co-Founder Dr. Audrey Evans". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  3. ↑ Jones, Tamera (July 14, 2022). "'Game of Thrones' Natalie Dormer to Lead Upcoming Biopic 'Audrey's Children'". Collider. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  4. ↑ Grobar, Matt (September 12, 2022). "Jimmi Simpson & Clancy Brown Among Latest Additions To Healthcare Hero Biopic 'Audrey's Children' From Director Ami Canaan Mann". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  5. ↑ Grobar, Matt (July 14, 2022). "Game Of Thrones' Natalie Dormer To Star In Ami Canaan Mann's Healthcare Hero Biopic 'Audrey's Children' For Amasia & Resonate". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 2, 2022.
  6. ↑ "NEW MOVIE WITH "HUNGER GAMES" STAR NATALIE DORMER FILMING IN CENTER CITY". 6abc.com. September 18, 2022. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  7. ↑ Grobar, Matt (February 15, 2023). "Search Party's Brandon Micheal Hall Signs With Artists First". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  8. ↑ Washington, Ukee (November 15, 2022). ""Audrey's Children" highlights Philadelphia trailblazer". cbsnews. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  9. ↑ Tanenbaum, Michael (September 24, 2022). "Dr. Audrey Evans biopic tells story of groundbreaking CHOP physician and Ronald McDonald House co-founder". Philly Voice. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
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