An exclusive first-look image of John Hurt in the leading role of Ralph marks the end of Principal Photography
London and Portugal, May 10th 2016 – GSP Studios, the production company behind the feature film adaptation of the NJ Crisp play THAT GOOD NIGHT, today announced the end of Principal Photography following a 31-day shoot, with the unveiling of the first official film still, featuring John Hurt.
As was recently announced, THAT GOOD NIGHT also stars the veteran British actor Charles Dance, in the role of the elusive Visitor opposite Hurt. Rounding out the cast is Sofia Helin (THE BRIDGE), Erin Richards (GOTHAM, THE QUIET ONES,), Max Brown (AGENT CARTER, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST), Noah Jupe (THE NIGHT MANAGER) and Joana Santos (LACOS DE SANGUE, MAR SOLGADO).
The film has shot for just over five weeks on the Algarve coastline of Portugal, primarily in Monte Seco, as well as Tavira, Praia dos Olhos de Agua and the region around capital city, Faro, with the support of the Loule Film Office and Algarve Film Commission.
Producers Alan Latham and Charles Savage, who also wrote the screenplay, commented upon wrap: “The weather was rather unkind for the first few weeks of the shoot, but our cast and crew have been exceptional and it’s testament to everyone’s hard work that we’ve had such a successful shoot on THAT GOOD NIGHT. It’s thanks also in no small part to the generosity and warm welcome we’ve received here on the Algarve”.
GSP Studios is handling worldwide sales on THAT GOOD NIGHT, which will headline their Cannes slate this week and offer a first look at scenes from the film for interested buyers. Financing for the film has come through GSP Studios, Red Rock Entertainment and Goldfinch Entertainment.
In THAT GOOD NIGHT, Ralph (played by Hurt, pictured) is a famed screenwriter coming to terms with his impending death. As he does so, he resolves to attempt two final missions in life; to be reconciled to his long-lost son (Brown), and to ensure he doesn’t become a burden to his wife Anna (Helin) as his health declines, by hiring a mysterious Visitor to help him pass painlessly into “…that good night”.
THAT GOOD NIGHT boasts a strong line-up of talent behind the camera including Director of Photography Richard Stoddard (DR WHO, THE PASSING, BEING HUMAN), Costume Designer Charlotte Morris (LEGENDS, SILENT WITNESS, MERLIN) and Hair and Make-Up Designer Lesley Lamont Fisher (INDIAN SUMMERS, LIFE IN SQUARES, BLACK MIRROR) and Production Designer Humphrey Jaeger (HETTY FEATHER, THE HOARDER). Executive Producers of THAT GOOD NIGHT include Paul Ward, Julian Hicks and Gary Collins.
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Synopsis
Ralph, a once-famous screenwriter, is in his seventies and terminally ill. He has two final missions in life: to ensure he doesn’t become a burden to his younger devoted wife, Anna, and to be reconciled to his long-abandoned son, Michael, as he goes “into that good night”. But Ralph wrecks all hope of reconciliation when he picks a fight with Michael’s girlfriend, Cassie. Later, alone, Ralph receives the sinister and mysterious “Visitor” whose services he has hired to provide the painless ending to his life. But The Visitor plays a devastating trick.
Set in their luxury villa in the remote hilltops that surround the Algarve coastline of Portugal, this bittersweet drama bravely tackles issues of assisted dying, nature and the meaning of life and death. Based on the hugely successful stage play by NJ Crisp, its brilliant and witty arguments address issues that we traditionally avoid.
About GSP Studios
GSP Studios was formed in 2008 by Alan Latham, Kit Monkman and Thomas Mattinson, to facilitate the groundbreaking techniques created to produce the company’s first feature film, The Knife That Killed Me.
Based in North Yorkshire, the company has its own studio facility-offering 3 large stage spaces- and specialises in providing production services, creative and technical visual effects solutions for feature films. The team offer full support to all stages of production, from pre-visualisation, conceptual artwork, shoot supervision, 3D and 2D through to delivery services for the final finished project.
The company has produced over fifteen films including Extremis, a post apocalyptic thriller starring David O’Hara and Isabelle Allen; Dusty & Me, a heart-warming coming of age story set in the 70s starring Luke Newberry, Genevieve Gaunt, Iain Glen and Ian Hart; and The Comedians Guide To Survival starring James Buckley of The Inbetweeners fame. The company now has an annual production slate of 5 - 7 films.
In 2015, GSP Studios launched the distribution and sales arm of the company, GSP Studios International, led by Senior Sales Agent Simon Barnes. GSP International acts as the dedicated international sales department for all films produced under the GSP Studios banner and content is licensed to a wide variety of clients, including theatrical & DVD distributors, broadcasters, Video On Demand channels and in-flight entertainment buyers worldwide.