DreamQuil

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DreamQuil
Directed by Alex Prager
Written by
Produced by
  • Natalie Perrotta
  • Scott Putman
  • Matt Aselton
  • Marc Marrie
  • Mal Ward
  • Elizabeth Banks
  • Max Handelman
  • Vincent Landay
  • Alex Prager
  • Alison Small
  • Michael Mendelsohn
Starring
Cinematography Lol Crawley
Edited by
  • Matt Chessé
  • Brad Besser
Production
companies
Distributed by
Countries
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
LanguageEnglish

DreamQuil is an upcoming psychological thriller film starring John C. Reilly and Elizabeth Banks and co-written, produced and directed by Alex Prager in her feature length debut.

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Premise

Set in the near future, a woman embarks on a virtual wellness retreat in order to get her life back on track – but with nightmarish consequences.

Cast

Production

Patriot Pictures produced the film alongside Arts & Sciences, Elizabeth Banks, Max Handelman and Alison Small for Brownstone Productions, Vincent Landay (Landay Entertainment) and Alex Prager (Big Valley Pictures). [1] The film also marks Prager's feature debut, who co-wrote the script with her sister Vanessa. [2]

Filming was delayed by the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike. [2] In May 2024, just as filming commenced in Los Angeles, Republic Pictures pre-emptively acquired North American distribution rights to the film, with financier HanWay Films handling international sales, [1] Later that month, it was announced that Juliette Lewis, Kathryn Newton, and Sofia Boutella joined the cast. [3] Lol Crawley served as the cinematographer, [4] while Matt Cheesé and Brad Besser and edited the film. [5]

References

  1. 1 2 Wiseman, Andreas (May 7, 2024). "Elizabeth Banks & John C. Reilly Thriller 'Dreamquil' Pre-Sells To Paramount's Republic Pictures; HanWay To Continue Sales In Cannes With Filming Underway". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  2. 1 2 Ntim, Zac (May 16, 2023). "Elizabeth Banks On Dangers Of AI Amid Writers Strike: "We Have To Hold The Line As A Community" – Cannes". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved April 25, 2024.
  3. Tartaglione, Nancy (May 9, 2024). "Juliette Lewis Joins Elizabeth Banks & John C. Reilly In Alex Prager's 'DreamQuil'; Kathryn Newton & Sofia Boutella Also Aboard". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved May 9, 2024.
  4. Lol Crawley, BSC
  5. Brad Besser Resume