O'Dessa

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O'Dessa
Directed byGeremy Jasper
Written byGeremy Jasper
Produced by
  • Michael Gottwald
  • Noah Stahl
  • Rodrigo Teixeira
Starring
CinematographyRina Yang
Music by
  • Jasper Binnick
  • Jason Binnick
Production
companies
  • Department of Motion Pictures
  • Embassy Films
  • RT Features
Distributed by Searchlight Pictures
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

O'Dessa is an upcoming American post-apocalyptic musical drama film written and directed by Geremy Jasper. It stars Sadie Sink, Regina Hall, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Kelly Macdonald, Pokey LaFarge, and Murray Bartlett.

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Cast

Production

In January 2023, Searchlight Pictures was developing a post-apocalyptic musical drama film written and directed by Geremy Jasper, with Sadie Sink in the lead role. [1] In April, Regina Hall, Kelly Macdonald, Pokey LaFarge, and Murray Bartlett joined the cast. [2] [3] Principal photography began in May 2023, in Croatia. [3]

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References

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  2. Grobar, Matt (April 5, 2023). "Searchlight Pictures' Rock Opera 'O'Dessa' Adds Regina Hall". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved October 17, 2024.
  3. 1 2 Donnelly, Matt (April 20, 2023). "Sadie Sink Rock Opera 'O'Dessa' Adds Kelly Macdonald, Pokey LaFarge (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety . Retrieved October 17, 2024.