The Machine (2023 film)

The Machine is an upcoming American action comedy film directed by Peter Atencio inspired by the 2016 stand-up routine of the same name created by Bert Kreischer, who also stars as a fictionalized version of himself. The film also stars Mark Hamill, Jimmy Tatro, Iva Babić, Stephanie Kurtzuba and Jessica Gabor.

The Machine
Theatrical release poster
Directed byPeter Atencio
Screenplay by
Based onthe comedy of Bert Kreischer
Produced by
  • Bert Kreischer
  • LeeAnn Kreischer
  • Judi Marmel
  • Cale Boyter
  • Peter Atencio
Starring
CinematographyEigil Bryld
Edited byEleanor Infante
Music byJoseph Trapanese
Production
companies
Legendary Pictures
Uh Hundred Percent Productions
Levity Productions
Distributed byScreen Gems
Release date
  • May 26, 2023 (2023-05-26)
Running time
112 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Following its viral success, Legendary Entertainment acquired the rights of Kreischer's true story stand-up routine into a feature film adaptation in September 2019. Most of the lead cast members were hired from April to June 2021. Filming began in Serbia in April 2021 through Balkanic Media.

The Machine is scheduled to be released on May 26, 2023, by Screen Gems.

Premise

Bert Kreischer and his father are kidnapped by those Bert wronged 20 years ago while drunk on a college semester abroad in Russia.

Cast

Production

Development

On September 16, 2019, Legendary Entertainment acquired the rights to develop comedian Bert Kreischer's true story stand-up routine into a feature film adaptation following its viral success.[4] On April 13, 2021, Peter Atencio was hired to direct and produce the film with Kreischer and Judi Marmel.[5][6][7] Kevin Biegel and Scotty Landes wrote the film.[8]

Casting

On April 13, 2021, Kreischer was set to play himself and Mark Hamill was cast as Bert’s father, Albert Kreischer Sr.[5] On April 27, 2021, Jess Gabor was cast as Bert’s daughter.[8] On May 5, 2021, Stephanie Kurtzuba was cast in the film.[9] In June 2021, Mercedes De La Cruz and Jimmy Tatro cast in the film.[10][11]

Filming

Principal photography on the film began in Serbia in April 2021 through Balkanic Media.[8][11][12]

Music

On February 15, 2022, Joseph Trapanese was announced to compose the film's original score.[13]

Release

The Machine is scheduled to be released on May 26, 2023 by Screen Gems.[14]

References
  1. "The Machine (15)". British Board of Film Classification. April 28, 2023. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  2. "The Machine Press Notes". Sony Pictures. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
  3. Pedersen, Erik (February 23, 2023). "The Machine Redband Trailer: Bert Kreischer & Mark Hamill Vs. Revenge-Bent Russians In Wild Action-Comedy". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
  4. Kroll, Justin (September 16, 2019). "Legendary Lands Rights to Bert Kreischer's Viral Story 'The Machine' (EXCLUSIVE)".
  5. Kroll, Justin (April 13, 2021). "Mark Hamill Joins Bert Kreischer In Legendary's 'The Machine' Based on Kreischer's Viral Story". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
  6. Couch, Aaron (April 13, 2021). "Mark Hamill, Comedian Bert Kreischer to Star in 'The Machine' for Legendary". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 19, 2022.
  7. Kroll, Justin (April 14, 2021). "Peter Atencio To Direct Legendary's 'The Machine' Starring Bert Kreischer". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 25, 2022.
  8. Kroll, Justin (April 27, 2021). "Jess Gabor Joins Legendary's 'The Machine' Starring Bert Kreischer and Mark Hamill". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
  9. Kroll, Justin (May 5, 2021). "Stephanie Kurtzuba Joins Legendary's 'The Machine' Starring Bert Kreischer". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 25, 2022.
  10. Kroll, Justin (June 9, 2021). "Mercedes De La Cruz Joins Legendary's 'The Machine' Starring Bert Kreischer". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 25, 2022.
  11. Kroll, Justin (June 14, 2021). "'Home Economics' Star Jimmy Tatro Joins Legendary's 'The Machine' Starring Bert Kreischer". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 25, 2022.
  12. Makuch, Eddie (April 13, 2021). "Mark Hamill To Star In Movie About Bert Kreischer's Viral "The Machine" Story". GameSpot. Retrieved July 19, 2022.
  13. "Joseph Trapanese Scoring Peter Atencio's The Machine". filmmusicreporter.com. February 15, 2022. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
  14. Rubin, Rebecca (January 5, 2023). "Sony Dates Legendary Pictures' Bert Kreischer Pic The Machine For Memorial Day Weekend".
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