Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans to Star in ‘Materialists’
‘Past Lives’ Oscar nominee Celine Song is behind the new romantic comedy, which will see a high-end matchmaker get involved with a wealthy man in New York.
(Left) Dakota Johnson from Columbia Pictures’ 'Madame Web' at the Baile da Vogue, Copacabana Palace, Rio de Janeiro Brazil. Photo: Leca Novo. (Center) Pedro Pascal at the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Photo: Francis Specker/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. (Right) Chris Evans as Brenner in 'Pain Hustlers.' Cr. Brian Douglas/Netflix © 2023.
Preview:
- Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans are starring in ‘Materialists’.
- This is the new movie from ‘Past Lives’ director Celine Song.
- It’ll be a New York-set rom-com.
It’s fair to say that with ‘Celine Song has announced herself as a new cinematic voice.
Her romantic drama feature debut, which stars John Magaro, first garnered attention at last year’s Sundance Film Festival, where its quietly powerful story of old friends and potential lovers reconnecting hit a chord.
It has since gone on to win numerous awards and dominate critics’ Best Of lists for the year and is in the running for two Oscars –– Original Screenplay and Best Picture.
You can imagine, then, that big-name talent would be beating down the down to work with her, and for the director’s next film, ‘Chris Evans, who are all in talks to star.
Materialists
A young, ambitious New York City matchmaker finds herself torn between the perfect match and her imperfect ex. Read the Plot
What’s the story of ‘Materialists’?
Here’s the official synopsis for the new movie:
“Set against the vibrant backdrop of New York City, a city that never sleeps and is known for its diverse and dynamic relationships, ‘Materialists’ provides a unique glimpse into the lives of the city’s elite. Lucy’s expertise in matchmaking is highly sought after by those willing to pay a for her services. However, with a broke actor-waiter in her romantic past and a new attachment to a wealthy man, all signs point to a toxic love triangle that threatens to unravel the lives of all involved.”
According to the director, the new movie is inspired by the sort of spiky romantic comedies such as ‘James L. Brooks specializes in, which makes us even more eager to see what Song could do with a film like this.
Who is backing Song’s new movie?
(L to R) Greta Lee and Teo Yoo in 'Past Lives.' Photo: A24.
The new movie reteams the director with distributors A24 and with producers Killer Films, both of which shepherded ‘Past Lives’ to screens.
Here’s what producer Christine Vachon had to say about Song:
“It feels like she makes a different movie every time, that she’s going to be the kind of a filmmaker who doesn’t make the same movie twice.”
The plan is to start shooting the new movie in May, which makes us think Song is looking to have it ready for the 2025 edition of Sundance.
What’s next for the cast?
Cassandra Webb (Dakota Johnson) in Columbia Pictures’ 'Madame Web.'
Johnson has ‘The Last of Us’.
As for Evans, he’ll next be seen opposite Red One’ due to be released on November 15th.
(L to R) Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans in Prime Video's 'Red One.'
Other Dakota Johnson Movies:
- 'Crazy in Alabama' (1999)
- 'The Social Network' (2010)
- 'Beastly' (2011)
- '21 Jump Street' (2012)
- 'The FiveYear Engagement' (2012)
- 'Need for Speed' (2014)
- 'Fifty Shades of Grey' (2015)
- 'Black Mass' (2015)
- 'How to Be Single' (2016)
- 'Fifty Shades Darker' (2017)
- 'Fifty Shades Freed' (2018)
- 'Suspiria' (2018)
- 'Bad Times at the El Royale' (2018)
- 'The Peanut Butter Falcon' (2019)
- 'The High Note' (2020)
- 'The Lost Daughter' (2021)
- 'Madame Web' (2024)
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