Bad Education (2019 film)
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| Directed by | Cory Finley |
| Written by | Mike Makowsky |
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| Cinematography | Lyle Vincent |
| Edited by | Louise Ford |
| Music by | Michael Abels |
| Distributed by | HBO Films |
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Running time | 103 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Bad Education is a 2019 American comedy-drama film directed by Cory Finley and written by Mike Makowsky. It stars Hugh Jackman, Allison Janney, Geraldine Viswanathan, and Ray Romano.
The film is based on real-life events[2] that occurred at writer and co-producer Mike Makowsky's high school during the time he was a student there.[3] It had its world premiere on September 9, 2019 at the Toronto International Film Festival, where it received positive reviews with critics praising Makowsky's screenplay and especially the performances of Jackman and Janney.
Bad Education will be released on HBO on April 25, 2020.
Cast
- Hugh Jackman as Dr. Frank A. Tassone
- Allison Janney as Pamela “Pam” Gluckin
- Ray Romano as Bob Spicer
- Geraldine Viswanathan as Rachel Bhargava
- Alex Wolff as Nick Fleischman
- Kayli Carter as Amber McCarden
- Rafael Casal as Kyle Contreras
- Stephen Spinella
- Annaleigh Ashford as Debra Rigano, Pam’s niece
- Hari Dhillon as David Bhargava
- Jimmy Tatro as John McCormick, Pam's son
- Jeremy Shamos
- Kathrine Narducci
- Welker White as Mary Ann
- Stephanie Kurtzuba
- Peter Appel
- Ray Abruzzo
- Catherine Curtin
- Pat Healy as The D.A.
- Victor Verhaeghe as Bressler
Production
In March 2018, it was announced Hugh Jackman had joined the cast of the film, with Cory Finley directing from a screenplay written by Mike Makowsky. Makowsky, Fred Berger, Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, Julia Lebedev, Edward Vaisman and Oren Moverman serve as producers on the film, under their Automatik and Sight Unseen banners, respectively.[4] In June 2018, Allison Janney joined the cast of the film.[5] In July 2018, Geraldine Viswanathan and Ray Romano joined the cast of the film.[6][7] In October 2018, Alex Wolff, Rafael Casal, Stephen Spinella, Annaleigh Ashford, Hari Dhillon, Jimmy Tatro, Jeremy Shamos, Kathrine Narducci, Welker White, Stephanie Kurtzuba, Peter Appel, Ray Abruzzo, Catherine Curtin and Kayli Carter joined the cast of the film.[8][9][10]
Principal photography began in October 2018.[11][12]
Release
It had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 8, 2019.[13] Shortly after, HBO Films acquired distribution rights to the film for $17.5 million.[14]
References
- ^ "Bad Education". Toronto International Film Festival. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
- ^ Miller, Julie (September 8, 2019). "The Unbelievable New York School Scandal That Inspired Hugh Jackman's New Movie - Vanity Fair". VanityFair.com. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
- ^ West, Teri (October 3, 2018). "Hugh Jackman will play Frank Tassone in film written by Roslyn alum - Great Neck News". The Island Now. Retrieved March 25, 2019.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (29 March 2018). "Hugh Jackman Eyes 'Bad Education' as Next Pic From 'La La Land' Producer Fred Berger (EXCLUSIVE)". variety.com. Retrieved 29 March 2018.
- ^ McNary, Dave (June 15, 2018). "Film News Roundup: Allison Janney Joins Hugh Jackman in 'Bad Education'". Variety. Retrieved October 1, 2018.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (July 10, 2018). "Hugh Jackman's 'Bad Education' Adds 'Blockers' Star Geraldine Viswanathan (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved October 1, 2018.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (July 27, 2018). "Ray Romano Joins 'Bad Education' Opposite Hugh Jackman & Allison Janney". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 1, 2018.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (October 1, 2018). "'Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle' & 'Hereditary' Actor Alex Wolff Joins Hugh Jackman In 'Bad Education'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 1, 2018.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (October 2, 2018). "'Blindspotting' Star Rafael Casal Joins 'Bad Education' Opposite Hugh Jackman (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
- ^ Edelson, Sharon (October 8, 2018). "Kayli Carter's Fearless Tendencies". Woman's Wear Daily. Retrieved October 8, 2018.
- ^ "Bad Education". BTL Production Listing. Retrieved October 1, 2018.
- ^ "Monday, Oct. 1 Filming Locations for Bosch, Blue Bloods, Bull & more!". On Location Vacations. Retrieved October 1, 2018.
- ^ Lang, Brent (July 23, 2019). "Toronto Film Festival: 'Joker,' 'Ford v Ferrari,' 'Hustlers' Among Big Premieres". Variety. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
- ^ Trumbore, Dave (September 17, 2019). "HBO Buys Hugh Jackman-Starrer 'Bad Education', Vying for Emmy Consideration in 2020".