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Transcendence is a 2014 American science fiction thriller film directed by Wally Pfister and written by Jack Paglen. The film stars Johnny Depp, Rebecca Hall, and Morgan Freeman. It is set to be released in theaters on April 18, 2014.

Synopsis

Computer scientist Evelyn Caster uploads her husband Will's brain into a computer after he is assassinated by terrorists. They work toward their goal of Technological Singularity for creating a world where computers can transcend the abilities of the human brain.

Cast

• Johnny Depp as Will
• Rebecca Hall as Evelyn, Will's wife and a fellow academic.
• Morgan Freeman
• Kate Mara as Bree
• Paul Bettany as Max
• Cillian Murphy
• Cole Hauser as a military officer
• Clifton Collins, Jr.
• Cory Hardrict, a member of the RIFT Unit, an organization against technology

Production

Transcendence is directed by cinematographer Wally Pfister in his directorial debut. Jack Paglen wrote the initial screenplay for Pfister to direct, and producer Annie Marter pitched the film to Straight Up Films. The pitch was sold to Straight Up. By March 2012, Alcon Entertainment acquired the project. Alcon financed and produced the film; producers from Straight Up and Alcon joined together for the film. In the following June, director Christopher Nolan, for whom Pfister has worked as cinematographer, and Nolan's producing partner Emma Thomas joined the film as executive producers. By October 2012, actor Johnny Depp entered negotiations to star in Transcendence. The Hollywood Reporter said Depp would have "a mammoth payday" with a salary of $20 million versus 15 percent of the film's gross. Pfister met with Noomi Rapace for the film's female lead role and also met with James McAvoy and Tobey Maguire for the other male lead role. The director offered a supporting role to Christoph Waltz. In March 2013, Rebecca Hall was cast as the female lead. By the following April, actors Paul Bettany, Kate Mara, and Morgan Freeman joined the main cast.

Filming began in Los Angeles on April 25, 2013.

Filming is also taking place in Albuquerque, NM.

Release

Transcendence is scheduled to be released in theaters on April 18, 2014. It was originally scheduled for April 25, 2014. Warner Bros. will distribute the film in the United States, and Lionsgate will distribute it in other territories.

Notes

1. Jack Paglen's screenplay was featured in the 2012 survey of Hollywood's Black List, a list of most-liked unproduced screenplays.

References

1. "More Plot Details Discovered for Wally Pfister's Film 'Transcendence'". firstshowing.net. December 11, 2012. Retrieved May 6, 2013.
2. ^ Kit, Borys (March 4, 2013). "Rebecca Hall Joins Johnny Depp in 'Transcendence'". The Hollywood Reporter. {{cite journal}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
3. ^ Ng, Philiana (April 11, 2013). "Morgan Freeman Joins Johnny Depp in 'Transcendence'". The Hollywood Reporter. {{cite journal}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
4. ^ Kit, Borys (May 17, 2013). "Casting Call: 'Tomorrowland,' 'Transcendence' Add Actors". The Hollywood Reporter. {{cite journal}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
5. Kit, Borys (April 24, 2013). "Cole Hauser Joins Johnny Depp in 'Transcendence'". The Hollywood Reporter. {{cite journal}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
6. Kroll, Justin (April 17, 2013). "Clifton Collins boards Johnny Depp pic 'Transcendence'". Variety. {{cite journal}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
7. Jagernauth, Kevin (December 17, 2012). "Black List 2012 Features Biopics On Hillary Clinton & Dr. Seuss, 'Transcendence' & More". indieWire. Retrieved May 9, 2013. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= and |date= (help)
8. ^ McNary, Dave (June 13, 2012). "Nolan, Thomas to produce Pfister's debut". Variety. {{cite journal}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
9. Kit, Borys (June 13, 2012). "Christopher Nolan to Exec Produce Wally Pfister's Directorial Debut". The Hollywood Reporter. {{cite journal}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
10. Kroll, Justin (October 24, 2012). "Johnny Depp in talks for Pfister's 'Transcendence'". Variety. {{cite journal}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
11. Siegel, Tatiana; Kit, Borys (October 24, 2012). "Johnny Depp in Negotiations to Star in 'Transcendence' for Alcon". The Hollywood Reporter. {{cite journal}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
12. http://www.popsugar.com/Johnny-Depp-Set-After-Date-Amber-Heard-30057781
13. http://www.abqjournal.com/main/2013/04/23/blogs/depp-returns-to-nm-in-transendence.html
14. Staff (April 24, 2013). "Warner Bros Dates Adam Sandler-Drew Barrymore Pic 'Blended', Shifts 'Transcendence'". Deadline.com. Retrieved May 9, 2013. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= and |date= (help)
15. Foreman, Liza (December 12, 2012). "'Transcendence' Revealed: Johnny Depp to Play Supercomputer". The Wrap. Yahoo!. Retrieved May 9, 2013. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= and |date= (help)

External links

• Transcendence at IMDb

• 2014 films
• 2010s science fiction films
• 2010s thriller films
• Films directed by Wally Pfister
• Directorial debut films