Blink Twice
Directed byZoë Kravitz
Written by
  • Zoë Kravitz
  • E.T. Feigenbaum
Produced by
  • Bruce Cohen
  • Zoë Kravitz
  • Jordan Harkins
  • Garret Levitz
  • Tiffany Persons
Starring
CinematographyAdam Newport-Berra
Edited byKathryn J. Schubert
Music byGabriel Garzón-Montano
Production
companies
Distributed byAmazon MGM Studios[1]
Release date
  • August 23, 2024 (2024-08-23)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Blink Twice is an upcoming American thriller film directed by Zoë Kravitz, in her directorial debut, from a screenplay she co-wrote with E.T. Feigenbaum and starring Naomi Ackie and Channing Tatum.

The film is set to be released theatrically on August 23, 2024 by Amazon MGM Studios.

Premise

A cocktail waitress becomes infatuated with a tech mogul, and travels with him to his private island, where things begin to go wrong.

Cast

Production

Zoë Kravitz started writing Blink Twice under the original working title Pussy Island in 2017.[2][3] In June 2021, Kravitz revealed her plans to make her directorial debut with the film, the script of which she co-wrote with E.T. Feigenbaum. Channing Tatum was signed star in the movie,[4] and at the Cannes Market, MGM won the distribution rights as Naomi Ackie was cast as Frida, the film's lead role.[5] In May 2022, Simon Rex joined the cast.[6] In July, Christian Slater, Alia Shawkat, Geena Davis, Adria Arjona, Haley Joel Osment and Kyle MacLachlan were amongst new castings added to the film.[7]

Filming began on June 23, 2022,[8] with production occurring in Mexico.[9]

Release

Blink Twice is scheduled to be released in the United States on August 23, 2024.[3]

References

  1. ^ Whittock, Jesse (2023-05-08). "Amazon MGM Studios Distribution To Launch At LA Screenings". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-09-18.
  2. ^ Bergeson, Samantha (February 15, 2022). "Zoë Kravitz Rewrote Directorial Debut Pussy Island 'a Million Times' After Harvey Weinstein Allegations". IndieWire. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on May 3, 2022. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
  3. ^ a b D'Alessandro, Anthony (January 26, 2024). "Zoë Kravitz Directorial Debut Blink Twice Starring Channing Tatum Sets Summer Release Via Amazon MGM Studios". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
  4. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr (2021-06-15). "Zoë Kravitz To Make Directing Debut On Pussy Island; Channing Tatum Playing Tech Billionaire With Mysterious Tropical Island: Hot Cannes Package". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on 2022-01-14. Retrieved 2021-06-15.
  5. ^ Jackson, Angelique (2021-06-25). "Zoë Kravitz's Pussy Island Movie Lands at MGM, Naomi Ackie to Star". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on 2021-06-25. Retrieved 2021-06-25.
  6. ^ Grobar, Matt (May 18, 2022). "Zoë Kravitz's MGM Thriller Pussy Island Adds Red Rocket's Simon Rex". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on May 19, 2022. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
  7. ^ Grobar, Matt (July 6, 2022). "Christian Slater, Alia Shawkat, Geena Davis, Haley Joel Osment & Kyle MacLachlan Among Final Additions To Zoë Kravitz's Directorial Debut Pussy Island For MGM". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 6 July 2022. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
  8. ^ Devore, Britta (June 24, 2022). "Zoë Kravitz's Directorial Debut Pussy Island Begins Filming". Collider. Archived from the original on 7 July 2022. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
  9. ^ Welch, Rebecca (April 20, 2022). "Zoë Kravitz Is Readying the Cast for Her #MeToo Psychodrama, Pussy Island". Backstage. Archived from the original on May 19, 2022. Retrieved May 19, 2022.

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