The Hating Game

The Hating Game
The Hating Game
	Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Peter Hutchings
Screenplay by	Christina Mengert
Based on	The Hating Game; by Sally Thorne
Produced by	Claude Dal Farra; Brian Keady; Brice Dal Farra; Santosh Govindaraju; Dan Reardon;
Starring	Lucy Hale; Austin Stowell; Damon Daunno; Sakina Jaffrey; Corbin Bernsen;
Cinematography	Noah Greenberg
Edited by	Jason Nicholson
Music by	Spencer Hutchings
Production; companies	Convergent Media; BCDF Pictures; Mister Smith Entertainment; Federal Films; Big Indie Pictures;
Distributed by	Vertical Entertainment
Release date	December 10, 2021;
Running time	103 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

The Hating Game is a 2021 American romantic comedy film directed by Peter Hutchings. It is based on a novel The Hating Game by Sally Thorne. The film stars Lucy Hale and Austin Stowell.

It was released in theaters and video on demand on December 10, 2021, by Vertical Entertainment.[1]

Plot

Resolving to achieve professional success without compromising her ethics, Lucy embarks on a ruthless game of one-upmanship against cold and efficient nemesis Joshua, a rivalry that is complicated by her growing attraction to him.

Cast

Lucy Hale as Lucy Hutton
Austin Stowell as Joshua Templeman
Damon Daunno as Danny Fletcher
Nicholas Baroudi as Patrick Templeman
Corbin Bernsen as Bexley
Sakina Jaffrey as Helene
Tania Asnes as Annabelle
Yasha Jackson as Julie
Brock Yurich as Mack
Kathryn Boswell as Mindy

Production

The film was announced in May 2019, Lucy Hale and Robbie Amell were cast as the lead roles.[2] On November 10, 2020, Austin Stowell was cast, as Amell dropped out due to a scheduling conflict. The film began filming on November 21, in New York City,[3] and concluded on December 23, 2020.[4]

Release

In July 2021, Vertical Entertainment acquired distribution rights to the film.[5]

References

Gawley, Paige (November 4, 2021). "'The Hating Game' Trailer: Watch Lucy Hale in the Novel Adaptation (Exclusive)". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
Wiseman, Andreas (May 16, 2019). "Lucy Hale & Robbie Amell To Star In Rom-Com 'The Hating Game' Adapted From Hit Novel, Mister Smith Boards". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 11, 2020.
Hopewell, John (November 10, 2020). "Austin Stowell to Star Opposite Lucy Hale in Mister Smith Romantic Comedy 'The Hating Game' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved November 11, 2020.
"Lucy Hale Wraps Filming "The Hating Game"". Beautiful Ballad. December 23, 2020. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
Barraclough, Leo; Hopewell, John (July 12, 2021). "'The Hating Game,' Starring 'Pretty Little Liars' Actor Lucy Hale and Austin Stowell, Picked Up by Vertical for North America (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved July 12, 2021.

External links

The Hating Game at IMDb

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[1] Gawley, Paige (November 4, 2021). "'The Hating Game' Trailer: Watch Lucy Hale in the Novel Adaptation (Exclusive)". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved November 4, 2021.

[2] Wiseman, Andreas (May 16, 2019). "Lucy Hale & Robbie Amell To Star In Rom-Com 'The Hating Game' Adapted From Hit Novel, Mister Smith Boards". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 11, 2020.

[3] Hopewell, John (November 10, 2020). "Austin Stowell to Star Opposite Lucy Hale in Mister Smith Romantic Comedy 'The Hating Game' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved November 11, 2020.

[4] "Lucy Hale Wraps Filming "The Hating Game"". Beautiful Ballad. December 23, 2020. Retrieved November 4, 2021.

[5] Barraclough, Leo; Hopewell, John (July 12, 2021). "'The Hating Game,' Starring 'Pretty Little Liars' Actor Lucy Hale and Austin Stowell, Picked Up by Vertical for North America (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved July 12, 2021.