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'''''Revolutionary Road''''' is an upcoming [[feature film|feature]] [[film adaptation]] of the 1961 novel ''[[Revolutionary Road]]'' by [[Richard Yates (novelist)|Richard Yates]]. The film will be directed by [[Sam Mendes]] based on an adapted screenplay by [[Justin Haythe]]. ''Revolutionary Road'' will star [[Leonardo DiCaprio]] |
'''''Revolutionary Road''''' is an upcoming [[feature film|feature]] [[film adaptation]] of the 1961 novel ''[[Revolutionary Road]]'' by [[Richard Yates (novelist)|Richard Yates]]. The film will be directed by [[Sam Mendes]] based on an adapted screenplay by [[Justin Haythe]]. ''Revolutionary Road'' will star [[Leonardo DiCaprio]] [[Kate Winslet]]. Filming began in June 2007. |
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In [[Connecticut]] in the 1950s, Frank ([[Leonardo DiCaprio]]) and April Wheeler ([[Kate Winslet]]) purchase a new home from Mrs. Givings ([[Kathy Bates]]), who introduces them to the town. During the couple's stay, their relationship begins to fall apart due to arguing and jealousy.<ref name="bates" /> |
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Based on the celebrated novel by Richard Yates, director Sam Mendes' "Revolutionary Road" is the story of a young couple (Oscar(R) nominees [[Leonardo DiCaprio]] and [[Kate Winslet]]) trying to find fulfillment in an age of conformity. Trapped in a world of encoded convention, they dream without faith, as lies and self-deceptions build to explosive consequences.<ref name="syno">{{cite web | title=CanMag.Com| work=Paramount Preview 2008 | url=http://www.canmag.com/nw/9851-revolutionary-road-still-synopsis | accessdate=December 7 | accessyear=2007}}</ref> |
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The feature film rights to the 1961 novel ''[[Revolutionary Road]]'' by [[Richard Yates (novelist)|Richard Yates]] were purchased by [[David Thompson]] for [[BBC Films]].<ref name="star">{{cite news | author=Pamela McClintock | url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117961661.html?categoryid=13&cs=1 | title=DiCaprio, Winslet to star in 'Road' | publisher=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] | date=[[2007-03-22]] | accessdate=2007-05-03 }}</ref> By December 2004, screenwriter [[Justin Haythe]] was adapting a screenplay based on the novel.<ref>{{cite news | author=Michael Fleming | url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117914415.html?categoryid=1238&cs=1 | title=Spitfire snatches 'Snitch' | publisher=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] | date=[[2004-12-05]] | accessdate=2007-05-03 }}</ref> In March 2007, BBC Films established a partnership with [[DreamWorks]], with the rights to the film's worldwide distribution being assigned to [[Paramount Pictures]]. Director [[Sam Mendes]] was hired to direct ''Revolutionary Road'' with his wife, actress [[Kate Winslet]], cast into a starring role. Actor [[Leonardo DiCaprio]] was cast opposite Winslet, in the duo's first collaboration since ''[[Titanic (1997 film)|Titanic]]'' (1997).<ref name="star" /> In April 2007, actors [[David Harbour]], [[Kathy Bates]], [[Michael Shannon]], and [[Zoe Kazan]] were added to the cast. Filming began outside New York in June 2007.<ref name="bates">{{cite news | author=Tatiana Siegel | url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3iaf82321e51c9ae0910ac48dd42797715 | title=Bates hits DW's 'Road' for Mendes | publisher=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] | date=[[2007-04-28]] | accessdate=2007-05-03 }}</ref> |
The feature film rights to the 1961 novel ''[[Revolutionary Road]]'' by [[Richard Yates (novelist)|Richard Yates]] were purchased by [[David Thompson]] for [[BBC Films]].<ref name="star">{{cite news | author=Pamela McClintock | url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117961661.html?categoryid=13&cs=1 | title=DiCaprio, Winslet to star in 'Road' | publisher=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] | date=[[2007-03-22]] | accessdate=2007-05-03 }}</ref> By December 2004, screenwriter [[Justin Haythe]] was adapting a screenplay based on the novel.<ref>{{cite news | author=Michael Fleming | url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117914415.html?categoryid=1238&cs=1 | title=Spitfire snatches 'Snitch' | publisher=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] | date=[[2004-12-05]] | accessdate=2007-05-03 }}</ref> In March 2007, BBC Films established a partnership with [[DreamWorks]], with the rights to the film's worldwide distribution being assigned to [[Paramount Pictures]]. Director [[Sam Mendes]] was hired to direct ''Revolutionary Road'' with his wife, actress [[Kate Winslet]], cast into a starring role. Actor [[Leonardo DiCaprio]] was cast opposite Winslet, in the duo's first collaboration since ''[[Titanic (1997 film)|Titanic]]'' (1997).<ref name="star" /> In April 2007, actors [[David Harbour]], [[Kathy Bates]], [[Michael Shannon]], and [[Zoe Kazan]] were added to the cast. Filming began outside New York in June 2007.<ref name="bates">{{cite news | author=Tatiana Siegel | url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3iaf82321e51c9ae0910ac48dd42797715 | title=Bates hits DW's 'Road' for Mendes | publisher=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] | date=[[2007-04-28]] | accessdate=2007-05-03 }}</ref> |
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*[[Darien, Connecticut]]: Chasmars Pond Road and Raymond Street<ref> |
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"Ready for Action" caption for photographs by Paul Desmarais, staff photographer, ''[[The Advocate (Stamford)|The Advocate]]'' of [[Stamford, Connecticut]], [[2007-06-20]], page 1</ref> |
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*[[Fairfield, Connecticut]]: Sasco Beach and Southport Center (intersection of Pequot Ave, Old Post Rd, Main St, and Rose Hill Rd)<ref>{{cite news | author=Joe Meyers | url=http://www.connpost.com/ci_6549787 | title=Lights, Camera, and Lots of Action | publisher=''[[Connecticut Post]]'' | date=[[2007-08-05]] | accessdate=2007-08-07 }}</ref>, Greenfield Hill (Merwins Lane) |
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*[[Trumbull, Connecticut]] |
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*[[Beacon Falls, Connecticut]] |
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*[[Grand Central Terminal]], [[NYC]]: shots of the main stairway and various locations within the Terminal Thomaston Connecticut train station |
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*[[Stamford, Connecticut]] |
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Revision as of 21:54, 10 January 2008
| Revolutionary Road | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Sam Mendes |
| Written by | Novel: Richard Yates Screenplay: Justin Haythe |
| Produced by | Bobby Cohen |
| Starring | Leonardo DiCaprio Kate Winslet Kathy Bates |
| Distributed by | DreamWorks/Paramount |
Release dates | December 19, 2008 |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Revolutionary Road is an upcoming feature film adaptation of the 1961 novel Revolutionary Road by Richard Yates. The film will be directed by Sam Mendes based on an adapted screenplay by Justin Haythe. Revolutionary Road will star Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet. Filming began in June 2007.
Premise
In Connecticut in the 1950s, Frank (Leonardo DiCaprio) and April Wheeler (Kate Winslet) purchase a new home from Mrs. Givings (Kathy Bates), who introduces them to the town. During the couple's stay, their relationship begins to fall apart due to arguing and jealousy.[1]
Cast
- Leonardo DiCaprio as Frank Wheeler
- Kate Winslet as April Wheeler
- Kathy Bates as Mrs. Givings
- David Harbour as Shep Campbell, a neighbor
- Michael Shannon as Mrs. Givings' son
- Zoe Kazan as Maureen, Frank Wheeler's secretary
Production
The feature film rights to the 1961 novel Revolutionary Road by Richard Yates were purchased by David Thompson for BBC Films.[2] By December 2004, screenwriter Justin Haythe was adapting a screenplay based on the novel.[3] In March 2007, BBC Films established a partnership with DreamWorks, with the rights to the film's worldwide distribution being assigned to Paramount Pictures. Director Sam Mendes was hired to direct Revolutionary Road with his wife, actress Kate Winslet, cast into a starring role. Actor Leonardo DiCaprio was cast opposite Winslet, in the duo's first collaboration since Titanic (1997).[2] In April 2007, actors David Harbour, Kathy Bates, Michael Shannon, and Zoe Kazan were added to the cast. Filming began outside New York in June 2007.[1]
References
- ^ a b Tatiana Siegel (2007-04-28). "Bates hits DW's 'Road' for Mendes". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2007-05-03.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ a b Pamela McClintock (2007-03-22). "DiCaprio, Winslet to star in 'Road'". Variety. Retrieved 2007-05-03.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Michael Fleming (2004-12-05). "Spitfire snatches 'Snitch'". Variety. Retrieved 2007-05-03.
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