REVOLUTIONARY ROAD (FILM)


'''Revolutionary Road''' is an upcoming feature film adaptation of the 1961 novel ''Revolutionary Road'' by Richard Yates. The film will be directed by Sam Mendes based on an adapted screenplay by Justin Haythe. ''Revolutionary Road'' will star Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, and Kathy Bates. Filming began in June 2007.

Contents
Premise
Cast
Production
Filming locations
References
External links

Premise


In Connecticut in the 1950s, Frank (Leonardo DiCaprio) and April Wheeler (Kate Winslet) purchase a new home from Mrs. Givings (Kathy Bates), who introduces them to the town. During the couple's stay, their relationship begins to fall apart due to arguing and jealousy.3

Cast



★ Leonardo DiCaprio as Frank Wheeler

★ Kate Winslet as April Wheeler

★ Kathy Bates as Mrs. Givings

★ David Harbour as Shep Campbell, a neighbor

★ Michael Shannon as Mrs. Givings' son

★ Zoe Kazan as Maureen, Frank Wheeler's secretary

Production


The feature film rights to the 1961 novel ''Revolutionary Road'' by Richard Yates were purchased by David Thompson for BBC Films.[1] By December 2004, screenwriter Justin Haythe was adapting a screenplay based on the novel.[2] In March 2007, BBC Films established a partnership with DreamWorks, with the rights to the film's worldwide distribution being assigned to Paramount Pictures. Director Sam Mendes was hired to direct ''Revolutionary Road'' with his wife, actress Kate Winslet, cast into a starring role. Actor Leonardo DiCaprio was cast opposite Winslet, in the duo's first collaboration since ''Titanic'' (1997).1 In April 2007, actors David Harbour, Kathy Bates, Michael Shannon, and Zoe Kazan were added to the cast. Filming began outside New York in June 2007.[3]

Filming locations



★ Darien, Connecticut: Chasmars Pond Road and Raymond Street[4]

★ Fairfield, Connecticut: Sasco Beach and Southport Center (intersection of Pequot Ave, Old Post Rd, Main St, and Rose Hill Rd)[5], Greenfield Hill (Merwins Lane)

★ Trumbull, Connecticut

★ Beacon Falls, Connecticut

★ Grand Central Terminal, NYC: shots of the main stairway and various locations within the Terminal

References


1. DiCaprio, Winslet to star in 'Road'
2. Spitfire snatches 'Snitch'
3. Bates hits DW's 'Road' for Mendes
4.
"Ready for Action" caption for photographs by Paul Desmarais, staff photographer, ''The Advocate'' of Stamford, Connecticut, 2007-06-20, page 1
5. Lights, Camera, and Lots of Action

External links



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