The Panic is an upcoming American period drama film based on true events centered around the financial crisis of 1907 in New York City. Written and directed by Daniel Adams, the film stars Cary Elwes, Colm Meaney, Cristiana Dell'Anna, Justin Chatwin, Anastasiya Mitrunen and Malcolm McDowell.
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| Directed by | Daniel Adams |
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| Cinematography | Don E. FauntLeRoy |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
editBased on true events, the film centers on the financial crisis of 1907 in New York City, following a group of unscrupulous bankers and businessmen whose actions brought the American economy to the verge of collapse.
Cast
edit- Cary Elwes as Charles Barney
- Colm Meaney as J.P. Morgan
- Cristiana Dell'Anna as Belle da Costa Greene
- Justin Chatwin as Herbert Satterlee
- Malcolm McDowell as Stanford White
- Anastasiya Mitrunen as Lily Barney
- Tim Daly as William Whitney
- Jefferson Mays as Teddy Roosevelt
- Jay Huguley as Charles Schwab
- Ned Bellamy as A. Foster Higgins
- Jason Alan Smith as Charles Morse
- Timothy McNeil as Fritz Heinze
- Dieter Riesle as Jacob Schiff
- Larry Petersen as George Cortelyou
- Elisabeth Adams as Helen Barney
Production
editBlue Fox Entertainment introduced the project to the international buyers at the 2024 Cannes Film Market in May, announcing that Donald Sutherland, Cary Elwes, Cristiana Dell'Anna, Justin Chatwin, Anastasiya Mitrunen and Malcolm McDowell are attached to star in the film.[1] It was later revealed that Colm Meaney replaced Sutherland.[2]
Principal photography began in Buffalo, New York on June 4, 2024,[3] and concluded on June 27, 2024.[4]
Many interior scenes were shot at the newly founded Great Point Studios in Buffalo.[5] Other locations used for filming include the M&T Bank, Williams-Butler Mansion, Ellicott Square Building and Fort Niagara State Park.[6]
References
edit- ^ Kay, Jeremy (May 3, 2024). "Blue Fox Cannes-bound with 'The Panic'; Donald Sutherland attached to join cast (exclusive)". Screen International. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
- ^ Taylor, Drew (August 2, 2024). "Cary Elwes and Malcolm McDowell Bring 1900s Financial Crisis to Life in 'The Panic'". The Wrap. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
- ^ Adams, Daniel (June 4, 2024). "The first shot of the first day of shooting on The Panic". Instagram.com. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
- ^ Adams, Daniel (June 27, 2024). "It's a wrap on The Panic!". Instagram.com. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
- ^ "No Longer Hiding In Plain Sight. Buffalo's New Movie Studio Opens". CNHI.com. May 28, 2024. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
- ^ ""The Panic" Shooting Now In Buffalo and Youngstown". Buffalo Niagara Film Commission. June 20, 2024. Retrieved August 28, 2024.