Bad Apples (upcoming film)

Not to be confused with Bad Apples (2018 film).

Bad Apples
Directed byJonatan Etzler
Screenplay byJess O'Kane
Based onDe Oönskade
by Rasmus Lindgren
Produced byOskar Pimlott
Starring
Production
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Distributed byRepublic Pictures
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Bad Apples is an upcoming American comedy thriller film directed by Jonatan Etzler in his English-language debut and written by Jess O'Kane, based on Rasmus Andersson's debut novel De Oönskade. It stars Saoirse Ronan and Jacob Anderson.

Premise

Maria (Ronan) is a teacher finding her class of ten year-olds disrupted by one unruly pupil.[1]

Cast

Production

HanWay Films and Pulse Films are producing the Jess O'Kane film adaptation of the Swedish-language book by Rasmus Lindgren with Swedish writer/director Jonatan Etzler onboard to make his English-language debut.[2] Saoirse Ronan signed on to lead the cast in October 2023.[3]

Principal photography began on March 19, 2024 in Bristol.[4]

Release

In June 2024, Republic Pictures acquired distribution rights to the film.[5]

References

  1. ^ White, James (October 31, 2023). "Saoirse Ronan To Star In Satirical Thriller Bad Apples". Empireonline. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
  2. ^ Grobar, Matt (October 30, 2023). "Saoirse Ronan Set For Jonatan Etzler's Satirical Thriller 'Bad Apples'; HanWay Launching Sales On Pulse Films Pic". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 30, 2023. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
  3. ^ Moriaty, Aoife (October 31, 2023). "Saoirse Ronan to play stressed out primary school teacher in her next big film role". Buzz.ie. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
  4. ^ Calnan, Ellie (March 19, 2024). "Saoirse Ronan satire 'Bad Apples' filming in UK". Kemps Film and TV Production Services Handbook. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  5. ^ Clarke, Stewart (June 15, 2024). "Republic Pictures Picks Up Saoirse Ronan Comedy 'Bad Apples' & Spyglass' Horror Rom-Com 'Heart Eyes'; Dan Cohen Unpacks The Strategy At The Paramount Label". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 15, 2024.