''Tuesday'' is a 2023
fantasy
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drama film
In film and television, drama is a category or genre of narrative fiction (or semi-fiction) intended to be more serious than humorous in tone. Drama of this kind is usually qualified with additional terms that specify its particular super-g ...
written and directed by Daina O. Pusic in her feature directorial debut. A co-production between
A24
A24 is an American independent entertainment company that specializes in film and television production, as well as film distribution. It is based in New York City.
A24 was founded in 2012 by Daniel Katz, David Fenkel and John Hodges. Pr ...
, the
BFI
The British Film Institute (BFI) is a film and television charitable organisation which promotes and preserves film-making and television in the United Kingdom. The BFI uses funds provided by the National Lottery to encourage film production, ...
and
BBC Film
BBC Film (formerly BBC Films) is the feature film-making arm of the BBC. It was founded on 18 June 1990, and has produced or co-produced some of the most successful British films of recent years, including ''Truly, Madly, Deeply'', '' Alan Part ...
, it stars
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Julia Scarlett Elizabeth Louis-Dreyfus ( ; born January 13, 1961) is an American actress, comedian, and producer who worked on the comedy television series ''Saturday Night Live'' (1982–1985), ''Seinfeld'' (1989–1998), ''The New Adventures ...
and
Lola Petticrew
Lola Petticrew (born 26 December 1995) is an Irish actor. They starred in the films '' A Bump Along the Way'' (2019) and ''Dating Amber'' (2020). On television, they are known for their roles in ''Bloodlands'' (2021–) and ''Three Families'' (20 ...
as a mother and daughter.
The film had its world premiere at the
50th Telluride Film Festival on 1 September 2023.
Cast
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Julia Scarlett Elizabeth Louis-Dreyfus ( ; born January 13, 1961) is an American actress, comedian, and producer who worked on the comedy television series ''Saturday Night Live'' (1982–1985), ''Seinfeld'' (1989–1998), ''The New Adventures ...
as Zora
*
Lola Petticrew
Lola Petticrew (born 26 December 1995) is an Irish actor. They starred in the films '' A Bump Along the Way'' (2019) and ''Dating Amber'' (2020). On television, they are known for their roles in ''Bloodlands'' (2021–) and ''Three Families'' (20 ...
as Tuesday
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Arinzé Kene
Arinzé Mokwe Kene () is a Nigerian-born British actor and playwright.
Early life
In 1987, Kene was born in Lagos, Nigeria and moved to London when he was four. Kene's father was a taxi driver. Kene was bullied growing up and was encouraged ...
as the voice of Death
*
Leah Harvey
Leah Harvey (born around 1993) is a British actor. They are known for their role as Salvor Hardin in the 2021 Apple TV+ series ''Foundation'', which earned them a BAFTA nomination. On stage, they starred as Hortense in a 2019 National Theatre ...
as Nurse Billie
* Ellie James as Willow
* Taru Devani as Ira
* Jay Simpson as Spike
*
David Sibley as Robert
* Nathan Amzi as Nathan
*
Justin Edwards as Jack
*
Hugh Futcher
Hugh Futcher (born 29 October 1937 in Portsmouth, Hampshire) is an English actor in theatre, television and film. He was a member of the stock company of the Carry On films, with notable parts in ''Carry On Spying'', ''Carry On at Your Convenien ...
as Hans
* Nathan Ives-Moiba as Victor
* Ewens Abid as Abel
* Bijal Raj as Berrak
Production
In May 2021, it was announced that Daina O. Pusic would make her feature
directorial debut
This is a list of film directorial debuts in chronological order. The films and dates referred to are a director's first commercial cinematic release. Many film makers have directed works which were not commercially released, for example early work ...
with the project, and that
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Julia Scarlett Elizabeth Louis-Dreyfus ( ; born January 13, 1961) is an American actress, comedian, and producer who worked on the comedy television series ''Saturday Night Live'' (1982–1985), ''Seinfeld'' (1989–1998), ''The New Adventures ...
,
Lola Petticrew
Lola Petticrew (born 26 December 1995) is an Irish actor. They starred in the films '' A Bump Along the Way'' (2019) and ''Dating Amber'' (2020). On television, they are known for their roles in ''Bloodlands'' (2021–) and ''Three Families'' (20 ...
,
Arinzé Kene
Arinzé Mokwe Kene () is a Nigerian-born British actor and playwright.
Early life
In 1987, Kene was born in Lagos, Nigeria and moved to London when he was four. Kene's father was a taxi driver. Kene was bullied growing up and was encouraged ...
and
Leah Harvey
Leah Harvey (born around 1993) is a British actor. They are known for their role as Salvor Hardin in the 2021 Apple TV+ series ''Foundation'', which earned them a BAFTA nomination. On stage, they starred as Hortense in a 2019 National Theatre ...
had joined the cast.
Principal photography
Principal photography is the phase of producing a film or television show in which the bulk of shooting takes place, as distinct from the phases of pre-production and post-production.
Personnel
Besides the main film personnel, such as actor ...
began in the United Kingdom in June 2021 with
Alexis Zabé as cinematographer, and wrapped in late July.
Release
The film had its world premiere at the
50th Telluride Film Festival on September 1, 2023. It was also screened at the
BFI London Film Festival
The BFI London Film Festival is an annual film festival founded in 1957 and held in the United Kingdom, running for two weeks in October with co-operation from the British Film Institute. It screens more than 300 films, documentaries and shor ...
on October 11, 2023.
References
External links
*{{IMDb title, 14682800
2023 films
British drama films
A24 (company) films
BBC Film films
Films about mother–daughter relationships