DirectorJorma Tacconeis taking a trip with an all-star cast for his new black comedy thriller.The Tripwill starJason Segel,Timothy Olyphant,Samara Weaving, andJuliette Lewis.The Hollywood Reporterhas the news that the film is now in production in Finland.
Segel and Weaving will play a dysfunctional couple who take a trip to a remote cabin, ostensibly to repair their relationship - with both partners unaware that the other intends to kill them. However, their homicidal intentions are put aside when strangers arrive at the cabin who want to kill both of them. In addition to Segel, Olyphant, Weaving, and Lewis, the film also stars character actorPaul Guilfoyle(CSI: Crime Scene Investigation) and mixed martial artistKeith Jardine(Love Lies Bleeding). The film is a remake of the Norwegian thriller of the same name; it was directed byTommy Wirkolaand starredAksel HenrieandNoomi Rapace. Says Wirkola, who is also executive producing the remake, “I can’t wait to see Jorma bring his totally singular sensibility to the material. That, combined with this killer cast, makes me beyond excited that this film will truly stand out in the cinematic landscape”.
What Have the Stars of ‘The Trip’ Been Working on Lately?
Segel can currently be seen in the second season of Apple TV+’s hit dramedyShrinking; he also starred on Max’sWinning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynastyas coachPaul Westhead. After reviving Raylan Givens inJustified: City Primeval, Olyphant moved on to FX’s upcomingAlien: Earthseries; he also voiced the Terminator in Netflix’Terminator: Zeroanimated series. Weaving recently burnished her scream-queen bonafides with the lead role in the post-apocalyptic horror filmAzrael, and will next star in the thrillerBorderline, the heist filmEanie Meanie, and the romantic crime thrillerCarolina Caroline. Lewis made aseemingly permanent exitfromYellowjacketsduring its second season, and recently starred alongsidePeter Dinklagein the Western filmThe Thicket. She is next set to star withAyo EdebiriandAmber Midthunderin the horror filmOpus, and withJohn C. ReillyandElizabeth Banksin the science fiction thrillerDreamQuil.
The Tripwas written bySaturday Night LivescribesNick KocherandBrian McElhaney, adapting Wirkola,John Niven, andNick Ball’s script from the Norwegian original. XYZ is financingThe Tripand producing with 87North’sKelly McCormick,Lee Kim, andGuy Danella. Taccone and Wirkola will executive produce, withKaren Gillanco-producing.
The Triphas begun production in Finland;no release date has yet been announced. Stay tuned to Collider for future updates.
