The Bubble (2022 film)

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The Bubble
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Release poster
Directed byJudd Apatow
Written by
Produced by
  • Judd Apatow
Starring
CinematographyBen Smithard
Edited by
  • Dan Schalk
  • James Thomas
Music byAndrew Bird
Production
company
Distributed byNetflix
Release date
  • April 1, 2022 (2022-04-01)
Running time
126 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Bubble is an upcoming American meta comedy film directed by Judd Apatow, from a screenplay by Apatow and Pam Brady. The film features an ensemble cast that includes Karen Gillan, Iris Apatow, Fred Armisen, Maria Bakalova, David Duchovny, Keegan-Michael Key, Leslie Mann, Kate McKinnon, Pedro Pascal, Guz Khan and Peter Serafinowicz.

The Bubble is scheduled to be released on April 1, 2022, by Netflix.[1]

Synopsis[]

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, a group of actors travel to a closed film set in England to film the sixth installment of Cliff Beasts, a wildly successful dinosaur-themed blockbuster franchise.

Cast[]

  • Karen Gillan as Carol Cobb, an actress portraying Dr. Lacey Nightingale in the Cliff Beasts franchise.
  • Iris Apatow as Krystal Kris, a TikTok superstar who joins the Cliff Beasts 6 cast as the character Vivian Joy.
  • Pedro Pascal as Dieter Bravo, a serious veteran actor portraying a new character in Cliff Beasts 6.
  • Leslie Mann as Lauren Van Chance, an actress who portays a Cliff Beasts fan favorite character named Dolly, as well as Dustin’s on-and-off love interest.
  • Fred Armisen as Darren Eigan, the new director of Cliff Beasts 6.
  • David Duchovny as Dustin Mulray, the lead of the Cliff Beasts franchise who portrays the character Dr. Hal Packard, as well as Lauren’s on-and-off love interest.
  • Keegan-Michael Key as Sean Knox, a stunt-savvy actor who portays the Cliff Beasts character Colt Rockwell.
  • Kate McKinnon as Paula, the head of the studio behind Cliff Beasts.
  • Guz Khan as Howie Frangopolous, an actor who portrays Gerard, the comic relief character of the Cliff Beasts franchise.
  • Peter Serafinowicz
  • Maria Bamford as Krystal's mother
  • Vir Das
  • Maria Bakalova as Anika
  • Rob Delaney
  • Galen Hopper as Carla
  • Samson Kayo
  • Nick Kocher
  • Ross Lee
  • Harry Trevaldwyn as Gunther
  • Danielle Vitalis
  • Jackson Fulcher
  • Austin Putnam
  • Benedict Cumberbatch as himself
  • Donna Air[2]

Production[]

It was announced in November 2020 that Judd Apatow had set his next film at Netflix, with the film being about the production of a film during the COVID-19 pandemic.[3] The Bubble was written by Apatow and Pam Brady. It was inspired by the production of Jurassic World Dominion (2022), which was filmed during the pandemic with its actors living together in a hotel during the shoot.[4][5]

In February 2021, Karen Gillan, Iris Apatow, Fred Armisen, Maria Bakalova, David Duchovny, Keegan-Michael Key, Leslie Mann, Pedro Pascal and Peter Serafinowicz were cast to star in the film.[6] On March 16, 2021, Vir Das, Rob Delaney, Galen Hopper, Samson Kayo, Guz Khan, Nick Kocher, Ross Lee, Harry Trevaldwyn and Danielle Vitalis joined the cast.[7]

Principal photography began on February 22, 2021, and concluded on April 16, 2021, in the United Kingdom.[8]

Marketing[]

On March 2, 2022, Netflix released a teaser for Cliff Beasts 6: The Battle for Everest: Memories of the Requiem, as well as a franchise recap in tweet and video form. On the promised trailer release day, it was revealed to be the film within the film that is The Bubble in the film's first trailer.[9][10]

References[]

  1. ^ Chapman, Wilson (March 4, 2022). "'The Bubble' Trailer: Judd Apatow's Netflix Comedy Puts a Star-Studded Film Set in Lockdown". Variety. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
  2. ^ https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/inside-the-cotswolds-home-of-actress-and-conservationist-donna-air-j2n7987pw
  3. ^ Kroll, Justin (November 16, 2020). "Judd Apatow Sets Next Comedy With Netflix, Marking His First Feature Film With The Streamer". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 9, 2021.
  4. ^ Kit, Borys; Galuppo, Mia (February 9, 2021). "Pedro Pascal, Karen Gillan, Maria Bakalova to Star in Judd Apatow Pandemic-Inspired Comedy 'The Bubble'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
  5. ^ Sneider, Jeff (February 9, 2021). "How the Chaotic Production of 'Jurassic World: Dominion' Inspired Judd Apatow's New Movie 'The Bubble'". Collider. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
  6. ^ Kroll, Justin (February 9, 2021). "Judd Apatow Sets All-Star Cast For New Netflix Comedy 'The Bubble'; Karen Gillan, Keegan-Michael Key, Pedro Pascal And Leslie Mann Among Those Set To Join Ensemble". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 9, 2021.
  7. ^ Kroll, Justin (March 16, 2021). "Judd Apatow Rounds Out Cast For His Next Ensemble Comedy 'The Bubble' At Netflix". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 16, 2021.
  8. ^ "Film and TV Projects Going Into Production - The Bubble". Variety Insight. Archived from the original on May 7, 2021. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
  9. ^ Malholtra, Rahul (March 4, 2022). "Netflix's Fake 'Cliff Beasts' Franchise Gets Helpful Recap Video". Collider. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
  10. ^ White, James (March 2, 2022). "Netflix's Cliff Beasts 6 Trailer Is Actually Your First Look At Judd Apatow's Next Movie". Empire. Retrieved March 5, 2022.

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