Bride Hard

Bride Hard
Directed bySimon West
Screenplay byShaina Steinberg
Story by
  • CeCe Pleasants Adams[1]
  • Shaina Steinberg
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyAlan Caudillo
Edited byAndrew MacRitchie
Production
companies
  • Balcony 9 Productions
  • Gramercy Park Media
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Bride Hard is an upcoming American action comedy film directed by Simon West and written by Shaina Steinberg, from a story by Steinberg and CeCe Pleasants. It stars Rebel Wilson as a secret agent who serves as the maid of honor for her childhood best friend's lavish wedding, which is taken hostage by mercenaries. The film also stars Anna Camp, Justin Hartley, Anna Chlumsky, Stephen Dorff, Gigi Zumbado and Da'Vine Joy Randolph.

Cast

Production

On May 9, 2023, it was reported that Rebel Wilson would star in the action comedy film Bride Hard directed by Simon West. The screenplay was written by Shaina Steinberg, based on a story by Steinberg and CeCe Pleasants Adams. Joel David Moore, Max Osswald, Cassian Elwes and Colleen Camp are producing.[2] In August, it was reported that Anna Camp, Justin Hartley, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Anna Chlumsky, Stephen Dorff, Gigi Zumbado, Sam Huntington, Sherry Cola and Michael O'Neill had joined the cast.[3]

The film received an interim agreement from SAG-AFTRA, due to the union's strike at the time.[4]

Principal photography began in July in Savannah, Georgia and wrapped in August.[5][3] Wilson was accidentally struck in the face with the butt of a gun while filming a fight scene, requiring stitches.[6][7]

Release

In September 2023, Signature Entertainment acquired the distribution rights for the film in the United Kingdom and Ireland.[8]

References

  1. ^ "Bride Hard". Writers Guild of America West. October 2, 2024. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  2. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (May 9, 2023). "Rebel Wilson Action-Comedy 'Bride Hard' Heads To Cannes Market". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  3. ^ a b D'Alessandro, Anthony (August 30, 2023). "Rebel Wilson Pic 'Bride Hard', Cleared For Interim Agreement, Adds Anna Camp, Justin Hartley, Anna Chlumsky, Stephen Dorff & More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  4. ^ "Rebel Wilson Pic 'Bride Hard', Cleared for Interim Agreement, Adds Anna Camp, Justin Hartley, Anna Chlumsky, Stephen Dorff & More". August 30, 2023.
  5. ^ Ambus, Destini (December 20, 2023). "Rebel Wilson posts about 'hectic' year including filming in Savannah. What movie was she making?". Savannah Morning News. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  6. ^ Tinoco, Armando (August 6, 2023). "Rebel Wilson Suffers "Stunt Accident" Amid Filming 'Bride Hard' & Requires Stitches". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  7. ^ Travis, Emlyn (August 10, 2023). "Rebel Wilson gives health update after 'shock' accident on set". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  8. ^ Ramachandran, Naman (September 12, 2023). "Rebel Wilson Action Comedy 'Bride Hard' Snapped Up by Signature Entertainment for U.K., Ireland (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved January 15, 2024.