- Original name: Call jane
- Country: USA
- Genre: drama, history
- Producer: F. Press
- World premiere: 2021
- Starring: K. Mara, E. Banks, S. Weaver, R. Friend and others.
New historical drama "Call Jane" is dedicated to the problem of abortion and tells about a woman who finds support and strength among other women. The film was directed by Phyllis Naj, best known for winning an Academy Award nomination for Best Screenplay for her film Carol in 2015. The main roles will be played by Sigourney Weaver, Elizabeth Banks and Kate Mara. Trailer and release date are expected in 2021.
Plot
The film tells the story of a 1960s housewife who unexpectedly discovers she is pregnant but cannot have a legal abortion. She contacts an underground group of women called "Janes", led by Virginia, who helps her get out of the situation and find a new meaning in life.
Production
Directed by Phyllis Nag (Mrs. Harris, Carol).
Voiceover team:
- Screenplay: Hayley Schore (Resident, Reanimation), Roshan Sethi;
- Producers: Robbie Brenner (Dallas Buyers Club, Intuition, Best of Me, Safe Harbor), David M. Wolfe (Little Women, Dark Legacy), Judy Bart (Black Fin) ) and etc.;
- Artist: Julie Weiss (American Beauty, Frida, On the Edge, 12 Monkeys, The Time Traveler's Wife);
- Operator: Ava Berkofsky ("Life", "Repost").
Produced by Robbie Brenner:
“As a woman and a mother of two girls, I feel like the time and the right moment is right to bring a film like Call Jane to the world. With this cultural uncertainty, and with many of our rights as women threatened, I know it is timely and imperative to tell this important story. And I am very glad to cooperate with such an outstanding group of creative people, because there are truly strong women at the helm. "
Actors
Leading roles:
- Keith Mara ("127 Hours", "Shooter", "Megan Leavey", "The Martian", "We Are One Team") - Lana;
- Elizabeth Banks ("Three Days to Escape", "Overcome", "Yes, Maybe ...", "The Hunger Games", "People Like Us") - Joy;
- Sigourney Weaver ("Alien", "Ghostbusters", "Prayers for Bobby", "Avatar") - Virginia;
- Rupert Friend ("Young Victoria", "Lullaby for Pi Stars in Shorts", "The Libertine", "Van Gogh. On the Threshold of Eternity") - Will.
Interesting Facts
Did you know that:
- The start of filming for Call Jane with a 2021 release date is spring 2021.
- Previously, the cast included Elisabeth Moss and Susan Sarandon, and Sian Heder was named director.
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