Jerry and Marge Go Large
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Directed by | David Frankel |
Screenplay by | Brad Copeland |
Based on | "Jerry and Marge Go Large" by Jason Fagone |
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Cinematography | Maryse Alberti |
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Distributed by | Paramount+ |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Jerry and Marge Go Large is an upcoming American comedy film directed by David Frankel and written by Brad Copeland. Based on Jason Fagone's 2018 HuffPost article of the same name, the film stars Bryan Cranston and Annette Bening.
Premise[]
Jerry and Marge Selbee take advantage of a mathematical loophole to win the Massachusetts lottery and use the prize money to revitalize their Michigan town.
Cast[]
- Bryan Cranston as Jerry Selbee
- Annette Bening as Marge Selbee
- Rainn Wilson
- Larry Wilmore
- Jake McDorman as Ben Selbee
- Uly Schlesinger as Tyler
- Michael McKean as Howard
- Anna Camp as Dawn Selbee
- Ann Harada as Shirley
- Devyn McDowell as Liz
Production[]
In April 2018, it was reported that Levantine Films and Netter Films would produce a film adaptation of Jason Fagone's HuffPost article "Jerry and Marge Go Large", with Brad Copeland writing the screenplay.[1] In June 2021, it was announced that Paramount+ had greenlit the film, set to be directed by David Frankel and star Bryan Cranston and Annette Bening.[2]
Filming began in July 2021 in Georgia, with Rainn Wilson, Larry Wilmore and Jake McDorman joining the cast.[3][4] In August 2021, Uly Schlesinger, Michael McKean, Anna Camp, Ann Harada, and Devyn McDowell joined the cast.[5]
References[]
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (April 18, 2018). "Levantine Films, Netter Films Option HuffPo Feature 'Jerry And Marge Go Large'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (June 21, 2021). "Bryan Cranston And Annette Bening To Star in New Paramount+ Movie 'Jerry And Marge Go Large'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
- ^ Donnelly, Matt (July 22, 2021). "Larry Wilmore, Rainn Wilson Join Annette Bening and Bryan Cranston in 'Jerry and Marge Go Large' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (July 30, 2021). "Jake McDorman Joins Bryan Cranston & Annette Bening In Paramount+ Pic 'Jerry And Marge Go Large'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (August 12, 2021). "Uly Schlesinger, Michael McKean, Anna Camp & More Board Paramount+ Pic 'Jerry And Marge Go Large'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
External links[]
- English-language films
- Upcoming films
- American films
- American biographical films
- American comedy films
- Comedy films based on actual events
- Films based on newspaper and magazine articles
- Films directed by David Frankel
- Films set in Michigan
- Films shot in Georgia (U.S. state)
- Media Rights Capital films
- Paramount+ original films
- Works about lotteries
- Biographical film stubs