DreamQuil

Upcoming American psychological thriller film by Alex Prager

Alex Prager
Vanessa Prager

Produced by

Michael Mendelsohn
Vincent Landay
Elizabeth Banks
Max Handelman
Alison Small
Alex Prager

Starring

John C. Reilly
Elizabeth Banks
Juliette Lewis
Kathryn Newton
Sofia Boutella

CinematographyLol Crawley^[1]

Production
companies

HanWay Films
Patriot Pictures
Brownstone Productions
Big Valley Pictures
Landay Entertainment

Distributed by

Republic Pictures (United States and Canada)
HanWay Films (International)

CountryUnited StatesLanguageEnglish

DreamQuil is an upcoming American psychological thriller film starring John C. Reilly and Elizabeth Banks and co-written, produced and directed by Alex Prager in her feature length debut.

Premise

In the near future, a wife is replaced by an AI version of herself when she attends a wellness retreat.^[2]

Cast

John C. Reilly as Gary
Elizabeth Banks as Carol
Juliette Lewis
Kathryn Newton
Sofia Boutella

Production

Vincent Landay is producer in the film alongside Elizabeth Banks, Max Handelman and Alison Small for Brownstone Productions. The film will also mark Alex Prager’s feature debut, who co-wrote the script with her sister Vanessa.^[3]

Filming was delayed by the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.^[4] In May 2024, Republic Pictures pre-emptively acquired North American distribution rights to the film, with financier HanWay Films handling international sales. Principal photography has since commenced in Los Angeles.^[5] Juliette Lewis, Kathryn Newton, and Sofia Boutella joined the cast.^[6]

References

^ Lol Crawley, BSC
^ Wiseman, Andreas (May 11, 2023). "Elizabeth Banks & John C. Reilly To Lead Timely AI Thriller 'Dreamquil'; HanWay, UTA & CAA Launch Sales For Cannes". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
^ https://deadline.com/2023/05/elizabeth-banks-ai-amid-writers-strike-dreamquil-cannes-market-1235367932/amp/
^ Ntim, Zac (May 16, 2023). "Elizabeth Banks On Dangers Of AI Amid Writers Strike: "We Have To Hold The Line As A Community" – Cannes". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
^ Wiseman, Andreas (May 7, 2024). "Elizabeth Banks & John C. Reilly Thriller 'Dreamquil' Pre-Sells To Paramount's Republic Pictures; HanWay To Continue Sales In Cannes With Filming Underway". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
^ Tartaglione, Nancy (May 9, 2024). "Juliette Lewis Joins Elizabeth Banks & John C Reilly In Alex Prager's 'DreamQuil'; Kathryn Newton & Sofia Boutella Also Aboard". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 9, 2024.