Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe (film)

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Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
Directed byAitch Alberto
Screenplay byAitch Alberto
Based onAristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
Produced by
Starring
  • Max Pelayo
  • Reese Gonzales
CinematographyAkis Konstantakopoulos
Edited byStefanie Visser
Music byIsabella Summers
Production
companies
CountryUnited States

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe is an upcoming coming-of-age film adapted by Aitch Alberto in her directorial debut from the 2014 novel of the same name by Benjamin Alire Sáenz.

Cast[]

Production[]

In early 2017, it was revealed Aitch Alberto was in the process of developing a screenplay based on Benjamin Alire Sáenz's novel.[1] She had flown to Texas to pitch her idea to Sáenz and discuss the rights to adapt his novel. She also contacted Lin-Manuel Miranda, who had narrated the audiobook for the novel, inviting him to board the project as a producer.[2] Kyra Sedgwick's newly launched Big Swing Productions joined the project in 2018.[3]

Xolo Maridueña and Reese Gonzales, the latter of whom would go on to reprise his role in the film, performed a live reading of Alberto's screenplay at the 2018 Outfest. Also on the live reading were Norma Maldonado, José Zúñiga, Liz Torres, Ana Ortiz, Madison De La Garza, Martin Morales, Norio Chalico, and Matt Pascua.[4]

It was announced in October 2021 that Max Pelayo and Gonzales would respectively star as the titular characters in the film adaptation with Eugenio Derbez, Eva Longoria, Verónica Falcón, Isabella Gomez, Luna Blaise, and Kevin Alejandro rounding out the cast. Derbez would also produce the film for 3Pas Studios alongside Valerie Stadler, Ben Odell, and Dylan Sellers and Chris Parker for Limelight. David Boies and Zack Schiller of Boies Schiller Entertainment would executive produce the film and CJ Barbato would co-produce.[5]

Principal photography took place in October and November 2021.[6]

Release[]

The film was offered a prominent slot at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival, but Alberto opted to hold off until the autumn festivals to allow more time for "fine-tuning".[2]

References[]

  1. ^ Wentz, Brook (15 February 2017). "Is there an 'Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe' movie in the works?". Hypable. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
  2. ^ a b Lang, Brent (10 January 2022). "Variety's 10 Directors to Watch for 2022". Variety. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
  3. ^ Andreeva, Nellie; Petski, Denise (13 December 2018). "Kyra Sedgwick Launches Big Swing Prods., Company Unveils Film & TV Slate". Deadline. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
  4. ^ "Outfest Live Read: Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe". City of West Hollywood. March 2018. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
  5. ^ Hipes, Patrick (11 October 2021). "Eugenio Derbez And Eva Longoria Lead Cast Of 'Aristotle and Dante' Film Adaptation; Aitch Alberto To Write And Direct". Deadline. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
  6. ^ Robledo, Jordan (16 October 2021). "Aitch Alberto to direct film adaptation of queer YA novel Aristotle and Dante". Gay Times. Retrieved 11 January 2022.

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