Kidnap (2016 film)

Kidnap
Directed by Luis Prieto
Produced by
Written by Knate Gwaltney
Starring
Music by Federico Jusid
Cinematography Flavio Labiano
Edited by Avi Youabian
Production
company
Distributed by Relativity Media
Running time
94 minutes
Country United States
Language English

Kidnap is an upcoming American thriller film directed by Luis Prieto and written by Knate Gwaltney. The film stars Halle Berry, Sage Correa, Lew Temple and Chris McGinn. The film is about a mother who tries to find her abducted son.

The film's development began in June 2009 and filming began on October 27, 2014 in New Orleans.

Premise

A single mother named Karla McCoy (Halle Berry) lives a perfect life with her young son Frankie (Sage Correa). One day, upon entering a local park, Karla sees her son suddenly being abducted out of the blue by a kidnapper. To save Frankie from being taken, Karla goes out on a mission to demand people in the city to help rescue her son.

Cast

Production

The principal photography on the film began on October 27, 2014, in New Orleans, Louisiana.[1][2] In mid-November, filming was also taking place in Slidell.[3] Filming would end December 7, 2014.[3]

Release

The film was previously scheduled for release on October 9, 2015,[4] but in July 2015 Relativity pushed back the film to February 26, 2016, because the company was facing financial crisis,[5] before being re-scheduled to May 13, 2016,[6] then December 2, 2016,[7] and pulled off the schedule again.[8] It was slated for March 10, 2017, but was pulled off again.

References

  1. "Production Begins on Kidnap, Starring Halle Berry". comingsoon.net. October 27, 2014. Retrieved October 28, 2014.
  2. Kay, Jeremy (October 27, 2014). "Kidnap begins New Orleans shoot". screendaily.com. Retrieved October 28, 2014.
  3. 1 2 "Halle Berry filming 'Kidnap' in New Orleans". onlocationvacations.com. November 20, 2014. Retrieved November 21, 2014.
  4. Sneider, Jeff (September 17, 2014). "Halle Berry, Kate Beckinsale Lead Relativity's Fall 2015 Release Slate". thewrap.com. Retrieved October 28, 2014.
  5. Lang, Brent (July 20, 2015). "Relativity Moving Release of 'Kidnap' With Halle Berry (EXCLUSIVE)". variety.com. Retrieved July 22, 2015.
  6. Pederson, Erik (December 4, 2015). "Relativity Dates Five Films For 2016 Including 'Kidnap' & 'Masterminds'". Deadline.com. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
  7. Corrigan, Tom. "Relativity Media Reveals New Film Schedule". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved March 17, 2016.
  8. Siegel, Tatiana (November 8, 2016). "Halle Berry Thriller 'Kidnap' Moved Off Relativity Schedule". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 8, 2016.

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