Steven Spielberg’s coming-of-age movie inspired by his own childhood just addedSeth Rogento the cast. According toDeadline, thePineapple Expressactor will play Spielberg’s favorite uncle andMichelle Williamsisconfirmed as playing Spielberg’s mother, although reports have been quick to note that the film is “inspired by” Spielberg’s childhood and characters will have their own voices. This personal story of Spielberg’s childhood is being co-written by Spielberg himself andTony Kushner, the scribe behindLincolnand Spielberg’s next filmWest Side Story.
Spielberg, Kushner andKristie Macosko Kriegerwill serve as producers and, currently, the film is set to start filming this summer for a 2022 release. As the adult roles continue to be announced, Spielberg is now turning to casting children at multiple age levels, including one child who will be playing Spielberg himself.
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Rogen’s addition is just the second bit of casting news for the project. He’s also set to release his first book on May 11 titledYearbook,a collection of short stories. He’s also a producer on the Amazon seriesThe Boysoutside of his film and television work, and while he’s known for his comedic work, he received praise for his dramatic turn opposite Williams inSarah Polley’sTake This Waltzand earned a number of industry nominations for his role inSteve Jobs.
Amblin, Spielberg’s film production company, is behind the project and, much like any Spielberg project, the news surrounding the film is very limited. Casting and storylines are normally kept under a tight lid for the filmmaker’s projects.
In 2017, there was a documentary about the director titledSpielbergthat gave us a bit of a look into his upbringing in Arizona, but this will be the first time that fans of the director will get a deeper look into the childhood that he says inspired many of his classic works. Spielberg used to make 8mm movies in his backyard and that creative outlet inspired the work we all know and love now.
The project is a bit of a departure for Spielberg, whose latest film is the retelling ofWest Side StorystarringRachel ZeglerandAnsel Elgort. Known for bringing us classics likeRaiders of the Lost ArkandJurassic Park, his career is one that has inspired many filmmakers in their own childhoods. So getting to see a glimpse into Spielberg’s upbringing, through his eyes, is an exciting notion.
Spielberg’s coming-of-age story is looking like a 2022 release and until then, fans can get excited about the release ofWest Side Storyon July 23, 2025.
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