Kimi (film)
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Directed by | Steven Soderbergh |
Written by | David Koepp |
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Cinematography | Peter Andrews |
Edited by | Mary Ann Bernard |
Music by | Cliff Martinez[1] |
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Distributed by | HBO Max |
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Running time | 149 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Kimi (stylized as KIMI) is an upcoming American thriller film directed by Steven Soderbergh and written and produced by David Koepp. The film stars Zoë Kravitz and Rita Wilson. It is scheduled to be released on HBO Max on February 10, 2022.
Plot[]
During the COVID-19 pandemic in Seattle, an agoraphobic tech worker discovers evidence of a violent crime while reviewing a data stream, and is met with resistance and bureaucracy when she tries reporting it to her company. To get involved, she realizes she must face her greatest fear by venturing out of her apartment and into the city streets, which are filled with protestors after the city council passes a law restricting the movements of the homeless population.[2]
Cast[]
- Zoë Kravitz as Angela Childs
- Rita Wilson[3] as Angela’s boss
- India de Beaufort as Sharon
- Emily Kuroda as Dr. Burns
- Byron Bowers
- Jaime Camil
- Jacob Vargas
- Derek DelGaudio
- Erika Christensen
- Devin Ratray
- Andy Daly
- Robin Givens
- Charles Halford
Production[]
On February 25, 2021 it was announced that Steven Soderbergh was chosen to direct the New Line Cinema feature Kimi with Zoë Kravitz on board to star.[4] In March 2021, it was reported that Byron Bowers, Jaime Camil, Jacob Vargas and Derek DelGaudio joined the cast.[5][6][7][8] In April 2021, Erika Christensen and Devin Ratray joined the cast of the film.[9][10]
Principal photography began in April 2021[11][12] in Los Angeles, where the majority of interior scenes were filmed.[13] In May, the production moved to Seattle to film exterior scenes.[2][13][14]
Release[]
Kimi is scheduled to be released exclusively on HBO Max on February 10, 2022.[15]
References[]
- ^ "Cliff Martinez Scoring Steven Soderbergh's 'KIMI' | Film Music Reporter".
- ^ a b Milne, Stefan (March 31, 2021). "Steven Soderbergh Is Shooting a Zoë Kravitz Movie in Seattle". Seattle Metropolitan. Archived from the original on April 13, 2021. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
- ^ Vejvoda, Jim (January 11, 2021). "KIMI: Exclusive Trailer Debut and Interview with Director Steven Soderbergh".
- ^ Kroll, Justin (February 25, 2021). "Steven Soderbergh To Direct New Line's 'KIMI' For HBO Max With Zoey Kravitz Set To Star". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (March 3, 2021). "Byron Bowers Joins Steven Soderbergh's Next Film 'KIMI'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 3, 2021. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (March 8, 2021). "Jaime Camil Joins Steven Soderbergh's 'KIMI' At New Line". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 9, 2021. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (March 16, 2021). "Jacob Vargas Joins Steven Soderbergh's Next Film 'KIMI' at New Line". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 16, 2021. Retrieved March 16, 2021.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (March 24, 2021). "Derek DelGaudio Joins Steven Soderbergh's 'KIMI' At New Line". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 31, 2021. Retrieved April 1, 2021.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (April 1, 2021). "'Parenthood' Alum Erika Christensen Cast In New Line's 'KIMI' For HBO Max & 'Cheaper By The Dozen' Remake At Disney+". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 1, 2021. Retrieved April 1, 2021.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (April 20, 2021). "Devin Ratray Joins Steven Soderbergh's Next Film 'KIMI' At New Line". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 20, 2021. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
- ^ Koepp, David (February 25, 2021). "Hey, my creepy suspense script KIMI starts shooting April 1. Thanks to @hbomax, @zoeisabellakravitz, and Commodore Steven Soderbergh for leading the way. I'm a lucky writer and I know it. Well, I mean, it's not ALL luck, I do sometimes work late..." Instagram. Archived from the original on December 24, 2021. Retrieved April 1, 2021.
- ^ "Film and TV Projects Going Into Production - KIMI". Variety Insight. Archived from the original on March 14, 2021. Retrieved March 14, 2021.
- ^ a b Keimig, Jasmine (March 31, 2021). "Wanna Be in a Soderbergh Movie?". Slog. Archived from the original on April 13, 2021. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
- ^ Kiley, Brendan (May 10, 2021). "How an afternoon of filming in Seattle went for Steven Soderbergh's new film, 'Kimi'". The Seattle Times. Archived from the original on May 11, 2021. Retrieved May 11, 2021.
- ^ Lang, Brent (December 16, 2021). "Steven Soderbergh Thriller 'Kimi,' Starring Zoë Kravitz, Reveals HBO Max Release Date". Variety. Archived from the original on December 17, 2021. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
External links[]
- Upcoming films
- 2022 films
- English-language films
- 2022 thriller films
- 2020s English-language films
- Agoraphobia in fiction
- American films
- American thriller films
- Films about the COVID-19 pandemic
- Films directed by Steven Soderbergh
- Films produced by David Koepp
- Films scored by Cliff Martinez
- Films set in Seattle
- Films shot in Los Angeles
- Films shot in Seattle
- Films with screenplays by David Koepp
- HBO Max films
- New Line Cinema films
- Upcoming English-language films