‘She Said’ film adaptation of Weinstein scandal and #MeToo investigation set for November release
The movie 'She Said,' directed by Maria Schrader, is scheduled to be released in US theaters on November 18, 2022. It's based on the book by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey, which chronicles the New York Times investigation that exposed Harvey Weinstein's sexual misconduct and sparked the #MeToo movement. Carey Mulligan plays Megan Twohey, while Zoe Kazan takes on the role of Jodi Kantor. Brad Pitt is among the producers, and the cast includes Tom Pelphrey, Samantha Morton, Andre Braugher, and Patricia Clarkson. The film is expected to debut at the 79th Venice International Film Festival. The book details the reporters' discoveries, including hush payments and non-disclosure agreements, along with Christine Blasey Ford's testimony during Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court hearing.
Key facts
- Film 'She Said' directed by Maria Schrader
- Based on book by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey
- Carey Mulligan and Zoe Kazan star as the reporters
- Brad Pitt is a producer
- US theatrical release on November 18, 2022
- Expected to screen at 79th Venice Film Festival
- Book published in 2019 by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey
- Investigation published on October 5, 2017 in New York Times
Entities
Artists
- Maria Schrader
- Carey Mulligan
- Zoe Kazan
- Brad Pitt
- Tom Pelphrey
- Samantha Morton
- Andre Braugher
- Patricia Clarkson
- Elle Graham
- Adam Shapiro
- Maren Lord
- Dalya Knapp
- Stephen Dexter
- Sean Cullen
- George Walsh
- Anastasia Barzee
- Sarah Ismail
- Maren Heary
- Anita Sabherwal
- Nancy Ellen Shore
- Raina Pellinger
- Hilary Greer
- Davram Stiefler
- Wesley Holloway
- Ruby Thomas
- Emma O'Connor
- John Mazurek
- Jodi Kantor
- Megan Twohey
- Harvey Weinstein
- Dan Stevens
- Brett Kavanaugh
- Christine Blasey Ford
Institutions
- New York Times
- Venice International Film Festival
- Academy Awards (Oscars)
Locations
- United States
- Venice
- Italy