Death of a Unicorn

Death of a Unicorn
Death of a Unicorn
	Teaser poster
Directed by	Alex Scharfman
Written by	Alex Scharfman
Produced by	Lucas Joaquin; Tyler Campellone; Drew Houpt; Lars Knudsen; Alex Scharfman; Tim Headington; Theresa Steele Page;
Starring	Paul Rudd; Jenna Ortega; Richard E. Grant; Téa Leoni; Will Poulter;
Cinematography	Larry Fong
Edited by	Ron Dulin
Music by	John Carpenter; Cody Carpenter; Daniel Davies;
Production; companies	Secret Engine; Monoceros Media; Square Peg; The Royal Budapest Film Co; Ley Line Entertainment;
Distributed by	A24
Release date	2025;
Country	United States
Language	English

Death of a Unicorn is an upcoming American supernatural comedy horror film written and directed by Alex Scharfman. It stars Paul Rudd, Jenna Ortega, Richard E. Grant, Téa Leoni, and Will Poulter.

Premise

A man and his teenage daughter accidentally crash into a unicorn while en route to a crisis management summit with his boss, Dell Leopold, and Leopold's family. The Leopolds seize the unicorn, and their scientists discover that the creature is endowed with supernaturally curative properties, which the Leopolds seek to exploit. However, as they delve deeper into their research, they discover the deadly consequences of their actions.^[1]^[2]

Cast

Production

It was announced in May 2023 that Jenna Ortega and Paul Rudd were set to star in the film from Alex Scharfman.^[1] In November 2023, it was announced that Richard E. Grant, Téa Leoni, Will Poulter, Anthony Carrigan, Sunita Mani, Jessica Hynes and Steve Park had joined the cast of the film.^[3]

Filming began in Hungary in July 2023.^[2] The production was granted a waiver to continue with its production during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike, as A24 is not part of the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.^[4]

Music

In November 2023, it was announced that the score was composed by John Carpenter, Cody Carpenter, and Daniel Davies.^[5]

The official trailer, released on December 18, 2024 contained a rendition of "Good Vibrations" by American rock band the Beach Boys.^{[citation needed]}

Release

Death of a Unicorn is scheduled to be released in the United States in early 2025.^[6]

References

^ ^a ^b "Death of a Unicorne set to start shooting in Budapest in July". Budapest Reporter. May 15, 2023. Retrieved July 24, 2023.
^ ^a ^b Rajput, Priyanca (July 21, 2023). "Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega's Death in Unicorn to film in Hungary". Kemps Film and TV Production Services Handbook. Retrieved July 24, 2023.
^ Grobar, Matt (November 1, 2023). "A24's 'Death Of A Unicorne' Adds Richard E. Grant, Téa Leoni, Will Poulter, Anthony Carrigan, Sunita Mani & More; Paul Rudd And Jenna Ortega Set To Star". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
^ Maddaus, Durban (July 18, 2023). "SAG-AFTRA Approves 39 Indie Projects to Shoot During Strike, Including Two A24 Films". Variety. Retrieved July 24, 2023.
^ "John Carpenter, Cody Carpenter & Daniel Davies Scoring Alex Scharfman's 'Death of a Unicorn'". Film Music Reporter. November 1, 2023. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
^ Gajewski, Ryan (December 18, 2024). "Jenna Ortega, Paul Rudd Capture a Mythical Creature in A24's 'Death of a Unicorn' Trailer". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 18, 2024.

External links

Death of a Unicorn at IMDb

[Budapest-1] "Death of a Unicorne set to start shooting in Budapest in July". Budapest Reporter. May 15, 2023. Retrieved July 24, 2023.

[Hungary-2] Rajput, Priyanca (July 21, 2023). "Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega's Death in Unicorn to film in Hungary". Kemps Film and TV Production Services Handbook. Retrieved July 24, 2023.

[3] Grobar, Matt (November 1, 2023). "A24's 'Death Of A Unicorne' Adds Richard E. Grant, Téa Leoni, Will Poulter, Anthony Carrigan, Sunita Mani & More; Paul Rudd And Jenna Ortega Set To Star". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 1, 2023.

[4] Maddaus, Durban (July 18, 2023). "SAG-AFTRA Approves 39 Indie Projects to Shoot During Strike, Including Two A24 Films". Variety. Retrieved July 24, 2023.

[5] "John Carpenter, Cody Carpenter & Daniel Davies Scoring Alex Scharfman's 'Death of a Unicorn'". Film Music Reporter. November 1, 2023. Retrieved November 1, 2023.

[6] Gajewski, Ryan (December 18, 2024). "Jenna Ortega, Paul Rudd Capture a Mythical Creature in A24's 'Death of a Unicorn' Trailer". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 18, 2024.

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