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'''Jumper''' is a 2008 science fiction film based on the science fiction novel ''Jumper'' by Steven Gould. The film is directed by Doug Liman and stars Hayden Christensen and Rachel Bilson. ''Jumper'' is slated for a February 15, 2008 release.
| Contents |
| Premise |
| Cast |
| Production |
| References |
| External link |
Premise
"A genetic anomaly allows a young man to teleport himself anywhere. He discovers this gift has existed for centuries and finds himself in a war that has been raging for thousands of years between 'Jumpers' and those who have sworn to kill them."[1]
Cast
★ Hayden Christensen as David Rice, a young man who discovers the ability to "Jump", or teleport.1
★ Samuel L. Jackson as Roland, the leader of the Paladin organization, whose goal is to kill Jumpers deemed too powerful to exist.1
★ Rachel Bilson as Millie Harris, David's childhood friend and also his crush.1
★ Jamie Bell as Griffin, a Jumper who has fought and evaded Paladins since his childhood.1
★ Diane Lane as Mary Rice, the mother of David who abandoned her son when he was five years old.1
Production
In November 2005, New Regency Productions hired director Doug Liman to helm the film adaptation of the science fiction novel ''Jumper'' by Steven Gould. Screenwriter Jim Uhls was hired to rewrite an adapted screenplay by David S. Goyer. The studio announced plans to develop a trilogy based on the novel's premise.[2] In April 2006, actors Tom Sturridge, Teresa Palmer, and Jamie Bell were cast for ''Jumper'' with Sturridge in the lead role.[3] The following July, actor Samuel L. Jackson was cast into ''Jumper'' as an NSA agent, with producer Simon Kinberg rewriting the original screenplay draft by Goyer. Principal photography was scheduled to take place in Tokyo, Rome, Toronto, and New York.[4] In August, actor Hayden Christensen replaced Sturridge in the lead role as David.[5]
In September 2006, ''Jumper'' was filmed at various locations in Peterborough, Ontario.[6] The next October, actress Rachel Bilson replaced Palmer in the role opposite Christensen, with principal photography already underway in Toronto.[7] In December 2006, Liman negotiated with the Rome Film Commission for rare access to film for three days in the Colosseum. The scene in the Colosseum was originally written for the Pantheon, at which exterior shots were also filmed. The crew was required to keep equipment off the ground by using harnesses and to rely on natural light for filming the Colosseum's scenes.[8]
After filming in Rome, the scenes were filmed in Toronto during December 2006 to January 2007 and wrapped at the Canadian location on January 19. Cast and crew traveled to Tokyo to film scenes. On January 26 in Toronto, 56-year-old ''Jumper'' set dresser David Ritchie was fatally struck by frozen debris while dismantling an outdoor set in wintry conditions.[9]
In February 2007, the next filming site was set up at Gallup Park in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Sixty students from the nearby Huron High School were cast as extras for the film.[10]
References
1. Jumper
2. Liman in 'Jumper' suit
3. 'Jumper' gets hopping with trio
4. Jackson hops on 'Jumper'
5. Christensen Confirmed for Liman's ''Jumper''
6. Film crew jumps around the city
7. Bilson joins 'Jumper'
8. 'Oh My God, Can You Rent the Colosseum?'
9. Crew member killed on sci-fi film set
10. And ... action! Film shot at bridge
External link
★ Official site
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