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| The Memory Police | |
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| Directed by | Reed Morano |
| Screenplay by | Charlie Kaufman |
| Based on | The Memory Police by Yōko Ogawa |
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| Starring | Lily Gladstone |
Production company | Picture Films |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Memory Police is an upcoming science fiction film directed by Reed Morano and written by Charlie Kaufman. It is based on the novel of the same name by Yōko Ogawa.
Premise
editA young author living on an island where things disappear with no explanation, nor do the citizens remember anything, discovers her editor is able to remember the things disappeared, and must hide him from The Memory Police, who are working to ensure the mystery remains intact.
Cast
editProduction
editCharlie Kaufman revealed he was approached to adapt the book during an August 2020 interview and was researching it.[1] It was announced in October 2020 that Amazon Studios had hired Reed Morano to direct the film, with Kaufman confirmed to write the screenplay.[2]
In January 2024, it was announced Lily Gladstone was cast to star in the film, with Martin Scorsese joining the production as an executive producer.[3]
References
edit- ^ Barfield, Charles (August 11, 2020). "Charlie Kaufman Reveals He May Adapt The Memory Police For An Upcoming Project". The Playlist. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
- ^ Fleming Jr, Mike (October 8, 2020). "Amazon Studios Sets Reed Morano To Direct, Charlie Kaufman To Adapt Yōko Ogawa Novel The Memory Police". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
- ^ Kit, Borys (January 25, 2024). "Lily Gladstone to Star in Charlie Kaufman's Adaptation of The Memory Police for Director Reed Morano (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 25 January 2024.