We’re officially in Awards Season, and over the course of the next four months, we’re going to see somehuge movies. But perhaps none with a cast as big asThe Big Short. This upcoming drama assembles four of today’s most sought after leading men, putting them all under one roof for a single admission price! Yes, for the first time,Brad Pittwill share the screen withRyan Gosling,Christian BaleandSteve Carell. And it’s sure to be epic.
When four outsiders see what the big banks, media and government refused to, the global collapse of the economy, they have an idea: The Big Short. Their bold investment leads them into the dark underbelly of modern banking where they must question everyone and everything. Based on the true story and best-selling book byMichael Lewis(The Blind Side,Moneyball), The Big Short also stars an ensemble of amazing talent that includesKaren Gillan,Marisa Tomei,Selena Gomez, Max Greenfield andFinn Wittrock.
The Big Short is a longtimepassion projectfor directorAdam McKay.Collaboratorand partner ofWill Ferrell, the duo are usually known for their comedy movies. Together, they have created classics likeAnchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy,Step BrothersandThe Other Guys. This is arare turnto drama forAdam McKay, but you can rest assured, the movie won’t be without its laughs.
The Big Short wrapped early this year. Most believed that it wouldn’t be ready until 2016. That all changed when Paramount Pictures saw an early cut of the film. They were so impressed withAdam McKay’s nearly-complete cut of the stirring drama, that they decided to position it for an Awards Season win. The Big Short is now firmly positioned as one of Paramount’s big contenders in the upcoming Oscar race. Will it have a chance of winning? All four of its leading mean have been nominated before.
The Big Short serves as sort of aCrazy Stupid Lovereunion, withSteve Carell,Ryan GoslingandMarisa Tomeiback together again on the big screen. The movie will make its world premiere as the AFI Fest’s closing night selection on November 12. It will then get a limited release on December 11, opening just seven days beforeStar Wars: The Force Awakens. It will get a nationwide release on December 23rd, entering an already overcrowded Christmas marketplace. Thisrelease dateputs the The Big Short in direct competition with theWill FerrellcomedyDaddy’s Home, whichAdam McKayproduced and is also from Paramount.
