A Man Called Otto

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A Man Called Otto
Directed byMarc Forster
Screenplay byDavid Magee
Based on
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyMatthias Koenigswieser
Music byThomas Newman
Production
companies
Distributed bySony Pictures Releasing
Release dates
  • December 25, 2022 (2022-12-25) (New York and Los Angeles)
  • January 13, 2023 (2023-01-13) (United States)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$50 million[1]

A Man Called Otto is an upcoming American comedy-drama film directed by Marc Forster. It is the second film adaptation of the novel A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman, after the 2015 Swedish film A Man Called Ove directed by Hannes Holm. The film will star Tom Hanks in the titular role, with Mariana Treviño, Rachel Keller, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Cameron Britton, and Mike Birbiglia co-starring.[2][3][4] It is scheduled for a limited release on December 25, 2022, before a wide release on January 13, 2023, by Sony Pictures Releasing in the United States.

Premise[]

When his wife dies and he is forced to retire from his job of nearly 40 years, grumpy 60-year-old Otto decides to commit suicide. But his attempts are constantly interrupted by his boisterous new neighbors, which leads to an unlikely friendship.

Cast[]

Production[]

In September 2017, it was announced that Tom Hanks would star in an English-language adaptation of the 2015 film A Man Called Ove, and would also produce alongside Playtone partner Gary Goetzman, Rita Wilson, and Fredrik Wikström Nicastro of SF Studios.[5] Marc Forster was confirmed as the film's director in January 2022, with David Magee writing the screenplay.[6] On February 10, 2022, it was announced that Sony Pictures pre-bought the rights to the film for around US$60 million at the European Film Market.[7]

Filming[]

Filming began in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in February 2022.[1][8] It wrapped filming in May 2022.[9][10]

Release[]

The film is scheduled to premiere in New York and Los Angeles for a limited release on December 25, 2022, before a wide release in the United States on January 13, 2023, by Sony Pictures Releasing.[11] It was originally set for a sole wide release on December 25, 2022,[12][13] before being moved up to December 14, 2022.[14]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b Wiseman, Andreas (February 8, 2022). "Buyers Circling Tom Hanks Comedy A Man Called Otto On Eve Of Virtual EFM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
  2. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (January 18, 2022). "Marc Forster To Direct Tom Hanks In A Man Called Ove With SF Studios, Rita Wilson & Playtone Producing David Magee Script". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 18, 2022.
  3. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (January 31, 2022). "STX & CAA Board Sales On Tom Hanks Comedy A Man Called Otto Ahead Of Pennsylvania Shoot; Supporting Cast Revealed For EFM Hot Pic". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 31, 2022.
  4. ^ Kroll, Justin (March 24, 2022). "Cameron Britton And Mike Birbiglia Join Tom Hanks In 'A Man Called Otto'". Deadline. Retrieved March 25, 2022.
  5. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (September 21, 2017). "Tom Hanks To Star In 'A Man Called Ove' Remake". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Business Media. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
  6. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (January 18, 2022). "Marc Forster To Direct Tom Hanks In 'A Man Called Ove' With SF Studios, Rita Wilson & Playtone Producing David Magee Script". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
  7. ^ Wiseman, Andreas; Fleming Jr, Mike (February 10, 2022). "Tom Hanks Comedy A Man Called Otto Pre-Sells To Sony For $60M In Biggest Ever EFM Deal". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
  8. ^ Axelrod, Joshua (March 9, 2022). "Western Pa.-shot film Cha Cha Real Smooth set for June 17 release". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
  9. ^ Cuneo, Kevin (February 20, 2022). "Crew for Tom Hanks movie in Pittsburgh hiring scores of extras". Erie Times-News. Retrieved February 21, 2022.
  10. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (May 11, 2022). "Sony Pictures Lands U.S. Rights To Miramax's Here; Robin Wright Joins Tom Hanks, Robert Zemeckis, Eric Roth In Forrest Gump Reteam – Cannes Market". Deadline Hollywood. The acquisition furthers the studio's relationship with Hanks, whose A Man Called Otto just wrapped production.
  11. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 17, 2022). "Tom Hanks Movie 'A Man Called Otto' Shifts To Christmas". Deadline. Retrieved October 18, 2022.
  12. ^ Shafer, Ellise (February 18, 2022). "Sony Dates Tom Hanks Vehicle A Man Called Otto for Christmas Alongside Whitney Houston Biopic". Variety. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
  13. ^ Pedersen, Erik (February 18, 2022). "Sony Moves Oh Hell No Off Schedule, Confirms A Man Called Otto For Christmas, Sets Umma Date & More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
  14. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 19, 2022). "Sony Moves Madame Web To Fall 2023, Dates Marvel Universe Title For Summer 2024". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 19, 2022.

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