Moonfall (film)

Moonfall is an upcoming science fiction action film,[2] co-written and directed by Roland Emmerich. It stars Halle Berry, Patrick Wilson, John Bradley, Charlie Plummer, Michael Peña, and Donald Sutherland.

Moonfall
Teaser poster
Directed byRoland Emmerich
Written by
Produced by
  • Harald Kloser
  • Roland Emmerich
Starring
CinematographyRobby Baumgartner
Music by
Production
companies
Distributed byLionsgate
Release date
  • February 4, 2022 (2022-02-04)
CountriesUnited States
United Kingdom
China
LanguageEnglish
Budget$150 million [1]

Moonfall is scheduled to be released theatrically on February 4, 2022, by Lionsgate.

Premise

A mysterious force knocks the Moon from its orbit around Earth and sends it hurtling on a collision course with life as we know it. With mere weeks before impact and the world on the brink of annihilation, NASA executive and former astronaut Jo Fowler is convinced she has the key to saving us all – but only one astronaut from her past, Brian Harper, and conspiracy theorist, K.C. Houseman, believe her. These unlikely heroes will mount an impossible last-ditch mission into space, leaving behind everyone they love, only to find out that our Moon is not what we think it is.

Cast

Production

It was announced in May 2019 that Roland Emmerich was writing and directing the film, with a budget set at $140 million, making it one of the most expensive independent films ever.[2] Lionsgate acquired the film's American distribution rights, and AGC International acquired the international distribution rights.[3]

In May 2020, Josh Gad[4] and Halle Berry were cast,[5] with Patrick Wilson and Charlie Plummer added in June.[6] In October, Stanley Tucci, John Bradley, Donald Sutherland and Eme Ikwuakor were added to the cast, with Bradley replacing Gad due to scheduling conflicts.[7] Filming began in Montreal in October 2020,[8] after previously being planned for a spring start.[9][10] Michael Peña, Carolina Bartczak, Maxim Roy and Stephen Bogaert were added in January 2021, with Peña replacing Tucci in his role due to COVID-19 travel restrictions preventing Tucci from travelling to the production.[11]

Release

The film is scheduled to be released on February 4, 2022.[1]

References
  1. Hipes, Patrick (May 26, 2021). "Roland Emmerich's 'Moonfall' Finally Lands A Release Date". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 26, 2021.
  2. Wiseman, Andreas (May 7, 2019). "Cannes Biggie: Roland Emmerich, AGC Studios & CAA Media Finance Launch $150M Sci-Fi 'Moonfall'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
  3. N'Duka, Amanda (November 26, 2019). "Lionsgate Picks Up 'Moonfall' Sci-Fi From 'Midway' Helmer Roland Emmerich". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
  4. "Josh Gad to Star in Roland Emmerich's Disaster Thriller 'Moonfall'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 13, 2020.
  5. Kit, Borys (May 19, 2020). "Halle Berry to Star in Roland Emmerich's Sci-Fi Movie 'Moonfall' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
  6. "Patrick Wilson to Star in Roland Emmerich's Sci-Fi Thriller 'Moonfall' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. June 12, 2020. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
  7. N'Duka, Amanda (October 13, 2020). "Stanley Tucci & 'Game of Thrones' Alum John Bradley Join Roland Emmerich's 'Moonfall' Space Epic For Lionsgate". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
  8. N'Duka, Amanda (May 19, 2020). "Halle Berry Joins Roland Emmerich's 'Moonfall' Sci-Fi At Lionsgate". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
  9. Wiseman, Andreas (January 16, 2020). "Roland Emmerich's 'Moonfall' Gets China Distribution, Spring Start". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 13, 2020.
  10. Wiseman, Andreas (October 26, 2020). "'Moonfall': Donald Sutherland, Eme Ikwuakor & Financier SPG3 Join $100M+ Roland Emmerich Sci-Fi Movie, Shoot Underway In Montreal". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
  11. Michael Peña Replaces Stanley Tucci In Roland Emmerich’s ‘Moonfall’, Carolina Bartczak, Maxim Roy & Stephen Bogaert Also Join Lionsgate Sci-Fi Epic
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