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Directed by | Michael Angelo Covino |
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Cinematography | Adam Newport-Berra |
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Distributed by | Neon |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Splitsville is an upcoming American comedy film directed by Michael Angelo Covino from a screenplay by Covino and Kyle Marvin. It stars Michael Angelo Covino, Adria Arjona, Dakota Johnson and Marvin.
In August 2024, it was announced Michael Angelo Covino, Adria Arjona, Dakota Johnson and Kyle Marvin had joined the cast of the film, with Covino directing from a screenplay he wrote alongside Marvin. Topic Studios and Neon will produce, with Neon distributing. [1] Johnson will serve as a producer under her TeaTime Pictures banner, while Arjona will executive produce. [2] In November 2024, Nicholas Braun, David Castañeda and O-T Fagbenle joined the cast for the film. [3]
Principal photography began by September 2024, [4] and concluded by October 2024. [5] [6]
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