Synopsis
Halle Bailey has been cast in the sequel to Jesse Eisenberg's Oscar-winning film 'A Real Pain'. Along with her, new cast members include Havana Rose Liu and Bernadette Peters. The film is a musical comedy that started production in April and features Julianne Moore in a key role.Key Takeaways
- Jesse Eisenberg's sequel to 'A Real Pain'
- New cast members include Halle Bailey and Bernadette Peters
- Production started in April
- Julianne Moore plays a leading role
- Music and lyrics by Eisenberg
Los Angeles, April 16 (NationPress) Hollywood actor Jesse Eisenberg has expanded the cast for his upcoming film, which is a sequel to the acclaimed Oscar-winning film 'A Real Pain'.
The latest additions to the cast include Halle Bailey, Havana Rose Liu, and Bernadette Peters. The untitled musical comedy also features Julianne Moore and Paul Giamatti, according to reports from 'Variety'.
Production for the film commenced in April and includes talents such as Bonnie Milligan, Colton Ryan, Lilli Cooper, and Maulik Pancholy. In this film, Moore portrays a “shy woman who finds herself unexpectedly cast in a community theater musical, embarking on a transformative journey as she immerses herself in the character,” as described in the logline. A24 has joined the project, which is produced by Topic Studios and Emma Stone’s Fruit Tree.
According to 'Variety', Eisenberg is responsible for the original music and lyrics for the film’s musical segments. The music supervision is handled by Steven Gizicki ('A Complete Unknown', 'La La Land'), while Bill Sherman ('In the Heights') serves as the executive music producer.
Choreography is done by Andy Blankenbuehler ('Hamilton'), and Drew Daniels ('Anora') is the cinematographer.
Producers from Fruit Tree include Emma Stone, Dave McCary, and Ali Herting, with Topic Studios acting as executive producers. This film represents a reunion for Eisenberg with Fruit Tree and A24, following his directorial debut 'When You Finish Saving the World' in 2023. Fruit Tree and A24 previously collaborated on 'I Saw the TV Glow' and 'The Curse'.
Eisenberg’s recent project, 'A Real Pain', earned him an Oscar nomination for best original screenplay and secured Kieran Culkin an Academy Award for best supporting actor.
