Bad Genius (2024 film)

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Bad Genius
Bad Genius Remake Poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJ.C. Lee
Screenplay by
Based on Bad Genius
by Nattawut Poonpiriya
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyBrett Jutkiewicz
Edited byFranklin Peterson
Music by
Production
companies
Distributed by Vertical
Release date
  • October 11, 2024 (2024-10-11)
Running time
96 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Bad Genius is a 2024 American heist thriller film directed by J.C. Lee and co-written by Julius Onah. It is an English-language remake of the 2017 Thai film of the same name. It stars Benedict Wong, Callina Liang, Jabari Banks, Taylor Hickson, and Sarah-Jane Redmond.

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Cast

Production

In May 2019, Erik Feig and Patrick Wachsberger announced that they were producing an English-language remake of the 2017 Thai film Bad Genius . It was originally to be written by Eva Anderson. [1] In March 2023, they announced that J.C. Lee would be directing and co-writing the screenplay with Julius Onah. Benedict Wong, Callina Liang, Jabari Banks, Taylor Hickson, and Sarah-Jane Redmond rounded out the main cast. Principal photography began in May 2023. [2]

Release

Bad Genius was released in the United States by Vertical on October 11, 2024. [3]

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes , 77% of 13 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.3/10. [4]

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References

  1. D'Alessandro, Anthony (16 May 2019). "Thai High School Pic 'Bad Genius' Remake In The Works With Erik Feig & Patrick Wachsberger – Cannes". Deadline. Archived from the original on 16 May 2019. Retrieved 19 May 2019.
  2. Jackson, Angelique (March 23, 2023). "Benedict Wong, Jabari Banks and Callina Liang to Star in 'Bad Genius,' Directed by JC Lee". Variety . Retrieved October 5, 2024.
  3. Grobar, Matt (July 30, 2024). "Vertical Takes North America On 'Bad Genius,' J.C. Lee's English-Language Remake Of Thai Thriller". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved October 5, 2024.
  4. "Bad Genius (2024)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved October 14, 2024.