This week alone, we’ve learned both Eva Mendes and DOCTOR WHO’s Matt Smith are to feature strongly in Oscar-nominated actor Ryan Gosling’s directorial debut, HOW TO CATCH A MONSTER. The duo joined the previously confirmed Christina Hendricks and Aussie actor, Ben Mendelsohn, in the dark, fantasy noir and now we have confirmation via an official press release that HANNA and THE LOVELY BONES rising star Saoirse Ronan, soon to be seen in Andrew Niccol’s adaptation of the Stephenie Meyer novel, THE HOST, is also onboard.
All the details as follows:
Academy Award® nominee Saoirse Ronan has come aboard Ryan Gosling’s directorial debut, HOW TO CATCH A MONSTER. She joins additional new cast members Matt Smith, Eva Mendes, and Ben Mendelsohn. Christina Hendricks will star in this modern fantasy-drama, based on a script by Gosling that will begin principal photography this May in Detroit.
Marc Platt and Adam Siegel are producing the film on behalf of Marc Platt Productions, along with Gosling via his Phantasma Films banner, and Michel Litvak and David Lancaster via the Bold Films banner. Sierra/Affinity is overseeing international sales for the film which is available to buyers at this year’s European Film Market.
HOW TO CATCH A MONSTER weaves elements of fantasy noir, and suspense into a modern day fairytale. Set against the surreal dreamscape of a vanishing city, Billy, a single mother of two, is swept into a macabre and dark fantasy underworld while her teenage son, Bones, discovers a secret road leading to an underwater town. Both Billy and Bones must dive deep into the mystery, if their family is to survive.
HOW TO CATCH A MONSTER marks Gosling’s first time writing and directing a feature film. Gosling is an Oscar® nominated actor having starred in films including THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES, DRIVE, LARS AND THE REAL GIRL and HALF NELSON for which he received his Academy Award® nomination.
Best known for her roles in ATONEMENT and HANNA, Ronan will next be seen starring in THE HOST and HOW I LIVE NOW. She is currently in production on Wes Anderson’s THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL and next stars in Working Title’s MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS.
Smith most recently starred in the BBC One series Doctor Who.
Mendes most recently starred alongside Gosling and Bradley Cooper in the upcoming crime drama A PLACE BEYOND THE PINES.
Mendelsohn’s recent work includes a role in Christopher Nolan’s 2012’s summer blockbuster, THE DARK KNIGHT RISES.
Ronan is represented by CAA and Macfarlane Chard. Mendes and Mendelsohn are represented by CAA. Smith is represented by UTA.
Source: Sierra/Affinity
