Riff Raff (2024 film)

Riff Raff
Directed byDito Montiel
Written byJohn Pollono
Produced by
  • Noah Rothman
  • Marc Goldberg
  • Sarah Gabriel
  • Adam Paulsen
Starring
CinematographyXavier Grobet
Edited byTim Streeto
Music byAdam Taylor
Production
companies
Distributed byRoadside Attractions
Grindstone Entertainment Group
Release date
  • September 6, 2024 (2024-09-06) (TIFF)
Running time
103 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Riff Raff is a 2024 American crime comedy film directed by Dito Montiel, written by John Pollono, and starring Jennifer Coolidge, Gabrielle Union, Pete Davidson, Ed Harris, and Bill Murray.

The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, 2024.[1]

Synopsis

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The life of a former criminal is thrown into turmoil when his old family appear for a long-awaited reckoning.[2]

Cast

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Production

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Producers are Canopy Media Partners' Noah Rothman and Signature Films' Marc Goldberg and Sarah Gabriel.[3]

Casting

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In May 2023, Dustin Hoffman, Jennifer Coolidge, Gabrielle Union and Brian Cox were cast in the film.[4] In November 2023, Ed Harris, Lewis Pullman, Miles J. Harvey and Pete Davidson joined the cast, with Harris replacing Cox.[5] In December 2023, it was revealed that Bill Murray had joined the cast, replacing Hoffman.[6] In May 2024, it was revealed that Emanuela Postacchini joined the cast.[7]

Filming

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Principal photography was slated to begin in September 2023.[8] By November 2023, filming was underway in New Jersey.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Jeremy Kay, "Toronto film festival adds Angelina Jolie, Mike Leigh, Edward Burns, David Mackenzie titles". Screen Daily, July 22, 2024.
  2. ^ Klawans, Justin (May 16, 2023). "Jennifer Coolidge to Star in Crime Comedy". Collider. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
  3. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (May 16, 2023). "Jennifer Coolidge & Gabrielle Union Set For Crime Comedy 'Riff Raff' — Cannes Market Hot Pic". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
  4. ^ Silman, Jon (May 16, 2023). "Crime comedy 'Riff Raff' to star Dustin Hoffman, Jennifer Coolidge, Gabrielle Union, and Brian Cox in the works". We Got This Covered. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
  5. ^ a b Wiseman, Andreas (November 21, 2023). "Ed Harris, Lewis Pullman, Miles J. Harvey & Pete Davidson Join Jennifer Coolidge, Dustin Hoffman & Gabrielle Union In Crime Comedy 'Riff Raff'; Filming Underway In New Jersey". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
  6. ^ "Bill Murray on the set of "Riff Raff" on December 19, 2023 in Clark, New Jersey". Getty Images. December 19, 2023. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  7. ^ Ritman, Alex (May 14, 2024). "Bill Murray Joins Crime Comedy 'Riff Raff' as Signature Closes Multiple Territory Deals (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  8. ^ Leatham, Thomas (May 17, 2023). "Brian Cox to star with Jennifer Coolidge in comedy 'Riff-Raff'". Far Out. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
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