The Substance
| The Substance | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Coralie Fargeat |
| Written by | Coralie Fargeat |
| Produced by | Coralie Fargeat Tim Bevan Eric Fellner |
| Starring | Demi Moore Margaret Qualley Dennis Quaid |
| Cinematography | Benjamin Kracun |
| Edited by | Jerome Eltabet |
| Music by | Raffertie |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
Release date |
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| Countries | United States United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
The Substance is an upcoming body horror film written and directed by Coralie Fargeat, and starring Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley and Dennis Quaid.
The film was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, where it is set to premiere in May 2024.[1]
Cast[edit]
Production[edit]
In January 2022, it was announced that Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley will star in the film.[3][4][5] In February 2022, it was announced that Ray Liotta joined the cast of the film.[6]
Filming began in Paris in May 2022.[7] In August 2022, Deadline Hollywood reported that the film is "currently in production."[8] Later that same month, Qualley confirmed in an interview with W that she was currently doing work on the film.[9] Filming officially wrapped in October 2022.[10]
In 2023, it was revealed that Dennis Quaid replaced Liotta, who passed away before he could film his role.[11]
Release[edit]
The Substance was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, where it will have its world premiere in May 2024.[12]
References[edit]
- ^ Keslassy, Elsa; Shafer, Ellise; Ritman, Alex; Debruge, Peter (April 11, 2024). "Cannes Film Festival Reveals Lineup: Coppola, Cronenberg, Lanthimos, Schrader and Donald Trump Portrait 'The Apprentice' in Competition". Variety. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
- ^ a b "British Council Film: The Substance". film-directory.britishcouncil.org. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ^ Romanchick, Shane (February 1, 2022). "'The Substance': Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley to Star in Body Horror Film From Coralie Fargeat". Collider. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
- ^ Mathai, Jeremy (February 1, 2022). "Revenge Filmmaker To Direct Body Horror Movie The Substance With Margaret Qualley And Demi Moore". Slash Film. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (January 31, 2022). "Demi Moore & Margaret Qualley To Star In Universal/Working Title's 'The Substance'; 'Revenge' Helmer Coralie Fargeat Directs Her Script". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
- ^ Hamman, Cody (February 16, 2022). "The Substance: Ray Liotta joins Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley in body horror film". JoBlo.com. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (February 15, 2022). "Ray Liotta Joins Demi Moore & Margaret Qualley In Coralie Fargeat's The Substance'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (August 10, 2022). "Universal Partners With Working Title For First-Ever Global Writers Program; Applications Open Now". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 25, 2022.
- ^ Wally, Maxine (August 16, 2022). "For Margaret Qualley, Dorothy Zbornak Is the Epitome of Cool". W. Retrieved August 25, 2022.
- ^ Fargeat, Coralie [@coraliefargeat] (October 28, 2022). "And that's a wrap!! Thank you to the amazing cast and crew who surrounded me during this amazing shoot" (Tweet). Retrieved April 16, 2024 – via Twitter.
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- ^ "The films of the Official Selection 2024". Festival de Cannes. 11 April 2024. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
