Death of a Unicorn

Upcoming film by Alex Scharfman

  • Lucas Joaquin
  • Tyler Campellone
  • Drew Houpt
  • Lars Knudsen
  • Alex Scharfman
  • Tim Headington
  • Theresa Steele Page
Starring
  • Paul Rudd
  • Jenna Ortega
  • Will Poulter
  • Anthony Carrigan
  • Sunita Mani
  • Steve Park
  • Téa Leoni
  • Richard E. Grant
CinematographyLarry FongEdited byRon DulinMusic by
  • John Carpenter
  • Cody Carpenter
  • Daniel Davies
Production
companies
  • Secret Engine
  • Monoceros Media
  • Square Peg
  • The Royal Budapest Film Co
  • Ley Line Entertainment
Distributed byA24CountryUnited StatesLanguageEnglish

Death of a Unicorn is an upcoming American dark comedy film written and directed by Alex Scharfman. It stars Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega.

Premise

A man and his teenage daughter accidentally crash into a unicorn while they are en route to a crisis management summit with his boss Dell Leopold and Leopold's family. The Leopolds seize the unicorn, and their scientists discover that its flesh, blood, and, most of all, its horn are endowed with supernaturally curative properties, which the Leopolds seek to exploit. However, as they delve deeper into their research, they discover the deadly consequences of their actions.[1][2]

Cast

Production

It was announced in May 2023 that Jenna Ortega and Paul Rudd were set to star in the film, from Alex Scharfman.[1] In November 2023, it was announced Richard E. Grant, Téa Leoni, Will Poulter, Anthony Carrigan, Sunita Mani, Jessica Hynes and Steve Park had joined the cast of the film.[3]

Filming began in Hungary in July 2023.[2] The production was granted a waiver to continue with its production during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike, as A24 is not part of the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.[4]

Music

In November, it was announced the score was being composed by John Carpenter, Cody Carpenter, and Daniel Davies.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b "Death of a Unicorne set to start shooting in Budapest in July". Budapest Reporter. May 15, 2023. Retrieved July 24, 2023.
  2. ^ a b Rajput, Cape Town (July 21, 2023). "Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega's Death in Unicorn to film in Hungary". Kemps Film and TV Production Services Handbook. Retrieved July 24, 2023.
  3. ^ Grobar, Matt (November 1, 2023). "A24's 'Death Of A Unicorne' Adds Richard E. Grant, Téa Leoni, Will Poulter, Anthony Carrigan, Sunita Mani & More; Paul Rudd And Jenna Ortega Set To Star". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  4. ^ Maddaus, Durban (July 18, 2023). "SAG-AFTRA Approves 39 Indie Projects to Shoot During Strike, Including Two A24 Films". Variety. Retrieved July 24, 2023.
  5. ^ "John Carpenter, Cody Carpenter & Daniel Davies Scoring Alex Scharfman's 'Death of a Unicorn'". Film Music Reporter. November 1, 2023. Retrieved November 1, 2023.

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