Everybody Digs Bill Evans (film)
| Everybody Digs Bill Evans | |
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| Directed by | Grant Gee |
| Screenplay by | Mark O’Halloran |
| Based on | Intermission by Owen Martell |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Piers McGrail |
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| Countries | United States Ireland United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Everybody Digs Bill Evans is an upcoming film biopic of the legendary musician with Anders Danielsen Lie portraying Bill Evans.
Premise
In June 1961 in New York City, jazz pianist Bill Evans is playing with what he considers his perfect musical trio. However, following tragic events he finds himself unable to continue performing.[1]
Cast
Production
The film is directed by Grant Gee from a screenplay by Mark O’Halloran and based on the book Intermission by Owen Martell. Producers on the film include Janine Marmot for Hot Property Films, and Alan Maher for Cowtown Pictures. The film is shot partially on 16mm and in black and white, and had support from the BFI and Screen Ireland.[2][3]
It is starring Anders Danielsen Lie, Bill Pullman and Barry Ward as well as Laurie Metcalf, Valene Kane and Katie McGrath.[2][4]
Principal photography took place in County Cork from May 2025.[5][4]
Release
Breakout Pictures bought distribution rights for the UK and Ireland in May 2025.[4]
References
- ^ "Break Out Pictures acquires Everybody Digs Bill Evans for Ireland/UK Distribution". Iftn.ie. May 15, 2025. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
- ^ a b Wiseman, Andreas (October 28, 2024). "Anders Danielsen Lie, Bill Pullman & Laurie Metcalf To Star In 'Everybody Digs Bill Evans' About Seminal Jazz Pianist; Mister Smith & CAA Media Finance Launching For AFM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
- ^ Tabbara, Mona (December 17, 2022). "UK's Hot Property Films sets slate, Anders Danielsen Lie joins 'Everybody Digs Bill Evans' (exclusive)". Screen Daily.
- ^ a b c Tabbara, Mona (May 14, 2025). "Everybody Digs Bill Evans' picked up for UK-Ireland". Screen Daily.
- ^ "'Cork is on the cusp of something': Local film professionals launch new collective". Irish Examiner. May 23, 2025. Retrieved September 2, 2025.