The Trainer (film)

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The Trainer
Directed by Tony Kaye
Written by
  • Vito Schnabel
  • Jeff Solomon
Produced by
Starring
Release date
Running time
95 minutes [1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Trainer is an upcoming American dark comedy film, directed and produced by Tony Kaye, from a screenplay by Vito Schnabel and Jeff Solomon. It stars Schnabel, Julia Fox, Steven Van Zandt, Beverly D'Angelo, Bella Thorne, Gina Gershon, Stephen Dorff, Lenny Kravitz, Paris Hilton and John McEnroe.

Contents

It will have its world premiere at the 19th Rome Film Festival on October 20, 2024.

Premise

A fitness expert takes a swing at fame and fortune.

Cast

Production

In March 2022, it was announced Vito Schnabel, Julia Fox, Steven Van Zandt, and Taylour Paige had joined the cast of the film, with Tony Kaye directing from a screenplay by Schanbel and Jeff Solomon. [2] [3] In April 2022, Stephen Dorff, John McEnroe, Gina Gershon, Luka Sabbat, Soo Joo Park, Brock O'Hurn, Bella Thorne, Laird Hamilton Duke Nicholson joined the cast. [4] [5] In May 2022, Gus Van Sant, Lenny Kravitz, Beverly D'Angelo, Colleen Camp and Gavin Rossdale joined the cast. [6] In June 2022, Paris Hilton, Finneas O'Connell, Gayle King, Sandra Seacat and Lauren Sánchez joined the cast. [7]

Principal photography began in April 2022. [8]

Release

It will have its world premiere at the 19th Rome Film Festival on October 20, 2024. [9]

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References

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