Everybody Digs Bill Evans (film)

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Everybody Digs Bill Evans
Directed by Grant Gee
Screenplay byMark O’Halloran
Based onIntermission by Owen Martell
Produced by
  • Janine Marmot
  • Alan Maher
Starring
Production
companies
  • Bona Fide Productions
  • Cowtown Pictures
  • Hot Property Films
CountriesUnited States
Ireland
United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

Everybody Digs Bill Evans is an upcoming film biopic of the legendary musician with Anders Danielsen Lie portraying Bill Evans.

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Premise

In June 1961 in New York City, jazz pianist Bill Evans is playing with what he considers his perfect musical trio. However, following tragic events he finds himself unable to continue performing. [1]

Cast

Production

The film is directed by Grant Gee from a screenplay by Mark O’Halloran and based on the book Intermission by Owen Martell. Producers on the film include Janine Marmot for Hot Property Films, and Alan Maher for Cowtown Pictures. The film is shot partially on 16mm and in black and white, and had support from the BFI and Screen Ireland. [2] [3]

It is starring Anders Danielsen Lie, Bill Pullman and Barry Ward as well as Laurie Metcalf, Valene Kane and Katie McGrath. [2] [4]

Principal photography took place in County Cork from May 2025. [5] [4]

Release

Breakout Pictures bought distribution rights for the UK and Ireland in May 2025. [4]

References

  1. ↑ "Break Out Pictures acquires Everybody Digs Bill Evans for Ireland/UK Distribution". Iftn.ie. May 15, 2025. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
  2. 1 2 Wiseman, Andreas (October 28, 2024). "Anders Danielsen Lie, Bill Pullman & Laurie Metcalf To Star In 'Everybody Digs Bill Evans' About Seminal Jazz Pianist; Mister Smith & CAA Media Finance Launching For AFM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
  3. ↑ Tabbara, Mona (December 17, 2022). "UK's Hot Property Films sets slate, Anders Danielsen Lie joins 'Everybody Digs Bill Evans' (exclusive)". Screen Daily.
  4. 1 2 3 Tabbara, Mona (May 14, 2025). "Everybody Digs Bill Evans' picked up for UK-Ireland". Screen Daily.
  5. ↑ "'Cork is on the cusp of something': Local film professionals launch new collective". Irish Examiner. May 23, 2025. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
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