The Substance is an upcoming 2024 body horror film written and directed by Coralie Fargeat, and starring Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley and Dennis Quaid.
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| Directed by | Coralie Fargeat |
| Written by | Coralie Fargeat |
| Produced by | Coralie Fargeat Tim Bevan Eric Fellner |
| Starring | Demi Moore Margaret Qualley Dennis Quaid |
| Cinematography | Benjamin Kracun |
| Edited by | Coralie Fargeat Jérôme Eltabet Valentin Feron |
| Music by | Raffertie |
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| Distributed by | Mubi |
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Running time | 140 minutes |
| Countries | United States United Kingdom France |
| Language | English |
The film was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, where it is set to premiere on 19 May 2024.[1]
Cast edit
- Demi Moore as Elisabeth Sparkle
- Margaret Qualley as Sue
- Dennis Quaid as Harvey
- Hugo Diego Garcia
- Phillip Schurer [2]
- Joseph Balderrama[2]
Production edit
In January 2022, it was announced that Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley will star in the film, with Working Title Films producing and Universal Pictures distributing.[3][4][5] In February 2022, it was announced that Ray Liotta joined the cast of the film.[6]
Filming began in Paris in May 2022.[7] In August 2022, Deadline Hollywood reported that the film is "currently in production."[8] Later that same month, Qualley confirmed in an interview with W that she was currently doing work on the film.[9] Filming officially wrapped in October 2022.[10]
In 2023, it was revealed that Dennis Quaid replaced Liotta, who passed away before he could film his role.[11]
Release edit
The Substance was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, where it will have its world premiere on 19 May 2024.[12] Prior to, Mubi acquired distribution rights to the film, after the film was originally set to be distributed by Universal Pictures.[13]
Accolades edit
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannes Film Festival | 25 May 2024 | Palme d'Or | Coralie Fargeat | Pending | [14] |
References edit
- ^ Keslassy, Elsa; Shafer, Ellise; Ritman, Alex; Debruge, Peter (April 11, 2024). "Cannes Film Festival Reveals Lineup: Coppola, Cronenberg, Lanthimos, Schrader and Donald Trump Portrait 'The Apprentice' in Competition". Variety. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
- ^ a b "British Council Film: The Substance". film-directory.britishcouncil.org. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ^ Romanchick, Shane (February 1, 2022). "'The Substance': Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley to Star in Body Horror Film From Coralie Fargeat". Collider. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
- ^ Mathai, Jeremy (February 1, 2022). "Revenge Filmmaker To Direct Body Horror Movie The Substance With Margaret Qualley And Demi Moore". Slash Film. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (January 31, 2022). "Demi Moore & Margaret Qualley To Star In Universal/Working Title's 'The Substance'; 'Revenge' Helmer Coralie Fargeat Directs Her Script". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
- ^ Hamman, Cody (February 16, 2022). "The Substance: Ray Liotta joins Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley in body horror film". JoBlo.com. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (February 15, 2022). "Ray Liotta Joins Demi Moore & Margaret Qualley In Coralie Fargeat's The Substance'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (August 10, 2022). "Universal Partners With Working Title For First-Ever Global Writers Program; Applications Open Now". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 25, 2022.
- ^ Wally, Maxine (August 16, 2022). "For Margaret Qualley, Dorothy Zbornak Is the Epitome of Cool". W. Retrieved August 25, 2022.
- ^ Fargeat, Coralie [@coraliefargeat] (October 28, 2022). "And that's a wrap!! Thank you to the amazing cast and crew who surrounded me during this amazing shoot" (Tweet). Retrieved April 16, 2024 – via Twitter.
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- ^ "The Screenings Guide of the 77th Festival de Cannes". Festival de Cannes. 8 May 2024. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
- ^ Goodfellow, Melanie (May 8, 2024). "Mubi Acquires Coralie Fargeat's Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, Dennis Quaid Body Horror Movie 'The Substance' Ahead Of Cannes Debut". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
- ^ Ntim, Zac (11 April 2024). "Cannes Film Festival Lineup Set: Competition Includes Coppola, Audiard, Cronenberg, Arnold, Lanthimos, Sorrentino & Abbasi's Trump Movie — Full List". Deadline. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
