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
Release date
  • March 16, 2026 (2026-03-16)(SXSW)
Running time
89 minutes
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.

Contents

The film have its world premiere at SXSW Film & TV Festival on March 16, 2026. [1] [2]

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). [3] The film also marks Prager's feature debut, who co-wrote the script with her sister Vanessa. [4]

Filming was delayed by the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike. [4] 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, [3] Later that month, it was announced that Juliette Lewis, Kathryn Newton, and Sofia Boutella joined the cast. [5] Lol Crawley served as the cinematographer, [6] while Matt Cheesé and Brad Besser and edited the film. [7]

References

  1. 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. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
  2. Galuppo, Mia (February 4, 2026). "'The Comeback,' Red Hot Chili Peppers Doc Added to SXSW Lineup". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Lol Crawley, BSC
  7. Brad Besser Resume