No Sudden Move
Official release poster
Directed bySteven Soderbergh
Produced byCasey Silver
Starring
CinematographySteven Soderbergh (as Peter Andrews)
Edited bySteven Soderbergh (as Mary Ann Bernard)[1]
Music byDavid Holmes
Production
company
Distributed byHBO Max
Release dates
  • June 18, 2021 (2021-06-18) (Tribeca)
  • July 1, 2021 (2021-07-01) (United States)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

No Sudden Move is a 2021 American period crime thriller film directed, photographed, and edited by Steven Soderbergh, produced by Casey Silver, and written by Ed Solomon. The film features an ensemble cast of Don Cheadle, Benicio del Toro, David Harbour, Jon Hamm, Amy Seimetz, Brendan Fraser, Kieran Culkin, Noah Jupe, Craig Grant, Julia Fox, Ray Liotta, and Bill Duke. The film focuses on a group of criminals falling into a trap.

It had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 18, 2021. It is scheduled to be released on July 1, 2021, by HBO Max. It is the final film appearance of the actor and poet Craig Grant.

Premise

Set in 1955 in Detroit, No Sudden Move centers on a group of small-time criminals who are hired to steal what they think is a simple document. When their plan goes horribly wrong, their search for who hired them – and for what ultimate purpose – weaves them through all echelons of the race-torn, rapidly changing city.|author=Deadline Hollywood

Cast

Production

It was announced in November 2019 that Steven Soderbergh would direct the film, then titled Kill Switch, with Josh Brolin, Don Cheadle, Sebastian Stan and John Cena in consideration to star.[4][5] By March 2020, Jon Hamm and Cedric the Entertainer entered negotiations, with Brolin dropping out.[6] In May 2020, it was announced Cheadle, Stan and Hamm were confirmed, with Benicio del Toro, Ray Liotta, Amy Seimetz, Frankie Shaw and George Clooney joining the cast.[7]

Filming was due to begin on April 1, 2020 but was delayed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Soderbergh stated he was hoping to restart in September.[8] The film was retitled No Sudden Move, and began filming in Detroit on September 28, with David Harbour, Brendan Fraser, Kieran Culkin, Noah Jupe, Bill Duke and Julia Fox joining the cast, while actors Stan, Cena and Clooney departed due to production delays.[9] In October, Matt Damon was added to the cast in a cameo role.[10] Production wrapped on November 12.[11]

Release

No Sudden Move had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 18, 2021.[12] It is scheduled to be released on HBO Max on July 1, 2021.[13]

References

  1. ^ "No Sudden Move". HBO Max. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
  2. ^ Barnes, Mike (March 25, 2021). "Craig MuMs Grant, Actor Who Played Poet on 'Oz,' Dies at 52". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
  3. ^ Kroll, Justin (March 3, 2021). "Byron Bowers Joins Steven Soderbergh's Next Film 'KIMI' at New Line". Deadline. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
  4. ^ Josh Brolin, Don Cheadle, Sebastian Stan in Talks to Star in Steven Soderbergh’s Next Film
  5. ^ Steven Soderbergh Plots Crime Thriller 'Kill Switch' With Don Cheadle, Josh Brolin & Sebastian Stan
  6. ^ Exclusive: Jon Hamm in Talks to Join Steven Soderbergh’s ‘Kill Switch’
  7. ^ Perez, Rodrigo (May 19, 2020). "Steven Soderbergh Has Written A 'Sex, Lies & Videotape' Sequel; Says George Clooney & More Set For 'Kill Switch'". The Playlist. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
  8. ^ Kohn, Eric (August 26, 2020). "Steven Soderbergh Reedited Three of His Movies in Quarantine While Producing 'Bill and Ted Face the Music'". IndieWire. Retrieved September 11, 2020.
  9. ^ Kit, Borys (September 28, 2020). "David Harbour, Noah Jupe, Brendan Fraser Board Steven Soderbergh's 'No Sudden Move'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
  10. ^ Matt Damon Reteams With Steven Soderbergh For ‘No Sudden Move’ At HBO Max
  11. ^ Graham, Adam (November 16, 2020). "Soderbergh's 'No Sudden Move' wraps 'emotional' Detroit shoot". The Detroit News. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
  12. ^ "Steven Soderbergh's "No Sudden Move" Premieres at the Tribeca Festival". Tribeca Film Festival. May 20, 2021. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
  13. ^ Hipes, Patrick (May 20, 2021). "Steven Soderbergh's 'No Sudden Move' Gets Tribeca Film Festival Centerpiece Slot; First-Look Teaser & Photos". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 20, 2021.

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