Official Malcolm & Marie Thread

[KingofthePenguins]

'Malcolm & Marie': Zendaya And John David Washington Filmed Secret Movie From 'Euphoria' Creator

Zendaya and John David Washington filmed a top-secret movie during the pandemic from Euphoria creator Sam Levinson. Deadline broke the news in an extensive piece on how Hollywood will reopen and the current progress.

Titled, Malcolm & Marie, the plot is unknown, but the film is said to be in the vein of Marriage Story -- "while resonating a number of social themes that the world is experiencing right now." It is the first feature film to complete production during the pandemic.

Production took place from June 17-July 2 at the Caterpillar House, described as "an environmentally conscious glass architectural marvel in Carmel, CA." The set was compliant with WGA, DGA and SAG-AFTRA approvals and COVID-19 safety protocols and strict safety guidelines.

Deadline reports that once Levinson was told that Euphoria season 2 had to shut down, Zendaya called him one night during quarantine and asked if he could write and direct a film during the quarantine. He came up with the concept in six days and thought of Washington as the perfect actor to "spar" with Zendaya.

It was funded by Levinson's production partner and wife, Ashley Levinson, Kevin Turen, Washington and Zendaya. Yariv Milchan and Michael Schafer also came onboard to support financing and wanted to donate their proceeds charity. Kid Cudi is also an investor. All three executive producers on the project with Aaron L. Gilbert, Will Greenfield, Washington, Zendaya. Katia Washington, Harrison Kreiss, Stuart Manashil and Kenneth Yu co-executive produce.

More details about the venue and procedures to film the project are all at the report over at Deadline.

 

[PortCityProphet]

Writing movies in 6 days
It used to take me 2 weeks to write a 5 page term paper

 

[AnonymityX1000]

Writing movies in 6 days
It used to take me 2 weeks to write a 5 page term paper

White guy writing for Black characters? Watch your step kid, watch your step kid . . . lol

 

[Jello Biafra]

I'm curious if it is going to be a one set film almost like a stage play. Not too familiar with Caterpillar House and just how big the place is.

 

[PortCityProphet]

I'm curious if it is going to be a one set film almost like a stage play. Not too familiar with Caterpillar House and just how big the place is.

Place look dope
Caterpillar House - Feldman Architecture

 

[Jello Biafra]

Place look dope
Caterpillar House - Feldman Architecture

That house is beautiful and the view of those hills is so peaceful looking.

 

[Norrin Radd]

Zendaya finally with a brotha?

 

[Ol’Otis]

she's overrated in looks and talent

 

[Apollo Creed]

i can only think of her being a High Schooler. yuck

 

[mson]

she's overrated in looks and talent

So you're not a fan?

 

[Ol’Otis]

So you're not a fan?

on John D yeah

 

[Ziggiy]

she's overrated in looks and talent

And she still looks like she’s 15

 

[Sauce Dab]

Damn that’s crazy, they had to shut down production of euphoria so she really hit him up like “write a movie for me, I’m bored” and he came up with something in less than a week
How’d that movie meet all the covid protocols but euphoria couldn’t?

 

[Ol’Otis]

And she still looks like she’s 15

Screenshot look like some shyt

 

[jwinfield]

How’d that movie meet all the covid protocols but euphoria couldn’t?

Probably much easier since the cast is only two people, in one location and probably no need for a large crew.