May December

May December is an upcoming American romantic drama film directed by Todd Haynes with a screenplay by Samy Burch from a story by Burch and Alex Mechanik. It follows an actress (Natalie Portman) who travels to Maine to study the life of a real-life woman (Julianne Moore) she is set to play in a film.

May December
Directed byTodd Haynes
Screenplay bySamy Burch
Story by
  • Samy Burch
  • Alex Mechanik
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyChristopher Blauvelt[1]
Edited byAffonso Gonçalves
Production
companies
Release date
  • May 20, 2023 (2023-05-20) (Cannes)
Running time
113 minutes[2]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

May December is set to premiere at the 76th Cannes Film Festival on May 20, 2023.

Premise

Twenty years after their notorious tabloid romance gripped the nation, a married couple with a large age disparity buckles under the pressure when an actress arrives to do research for a film about their past.[3]

Cast

Production

In June 2021, it was announced that Portman and Moore were cast in the film.[3] In September 2022, it was announced that Melton was added to the cast.[4]

Production took place in Savannah, Georgia.[5] Filming wrapped in November 2022.[1] Ed Lachman was initially going to serve as cinematographer but was replaced by Christopher Blauvelt due to Lachman's hip injury.[1][5]

In January 2023, it was announced Piper Curda, Elizabeth Yu and Gabriel Chung had joined the cast of the film.[6]

Release

In February, Sky Cinema acquired the UK distribution rights.[7] The film was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the 76th Cannes Film Festival,[8] where it is set to premiere on May 20, 2023.[9]

References
  1. Lattanzio, Ryan (November 21, 2022). "Todd Haynes' 'May December' with Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore Wraps Production". IndieWire. Retrieved November 22, 2022.
  2. "MAY DECEMBER". Festival de Cannes. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  3. Kroll, Justin (June 11, 2021). "Natalie Portman And Julianne Moore To Star In Todd Haynes' 'May December' – Cannes Market". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 22, 2022.
  4. Fleming, Mike Jr. (September 14, 2022). "'May December' Helmer Todd Haynes Sets Charles Melton To Star With Natalie Portman, Julianne Moore". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 22, 2022.
  5. Tangcay, Jazz (November 7, 2022). "Cinematographer Ed Lachman Had to Exit Todd Haynes Drama 'May December' After Breaking His Hip". Variety. Retrieved November 22, 2022.
  6. Donnelly, Matt (January 17, 2023). "Todd Haynes Drama 'May December' Adds Three Actors as Kids of Julianne Moore and Charles Melton (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved January 17, 2023.
  7. Parfitt, Orlando (February 1, 2023). "Sky adds Michael Mann, Todd Haynes films to 2023 originals slate". Screen International. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
  8. "The films of the Official Selection 2023". Festival de Cannes. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
  9. mraultpauillac (May 10, 2023). "The Screenings Guide of the 76th Festival de Cannes". Festival de Cannes. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
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