Excellent Cadaver
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Production company |
| Founded | 2018 |
| Founder | Jennifer Lawrence |
| Headquarters | United States |
Key people | Jennifer Lawrence (CEO) |
Excellent Cadaver is an American film and television production company founded by actress Jennifer Lawrence in 2018.[1][2][3] The company has produced the drama Causeway (2022) and the comedy No Hard Feelings (2023), both starring Lawrence.
History
[edit]In 2018, Excellent Cadaver was founded by actress Jennifer Lawrence. Lawrence produces with her producing partner, Justine Polsky.[1]
In October 2018, it was announced that the company had signed a first-look deal with Makeready, who will finance and produce independently with Excellent Cadaver, or through Makeready's finance and production deals with Universal Pictures and Entertainment One.[1][2]
Filmmaker Don Herzfeldt was approached by Lawrence to create an animated logo for the company. The logo was featured in the company's first feature film, Causeway.[4] In January 2023, Causeway went on to receive the company's first Academy Award nomination for Brian Tyree Henry in the Best Supporting Actor category.[5]
In 2023, the company’s second feature film, No Hard Feelings, grossed over $89 million at the box office and earned Lawrence a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical.[6] That same year, the company's first documentary and third production, Bread and Roses directed by Afghan filmmaker Sahra Mani, about the 2021 Taliban takeover’s effects on women premiered at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival to critical acclaim.[7]
Filmography
[edit]Released
[edit]| Year | Title | Director | Gross (worldwide) |
Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Causeway | Lila Neugebauer | — | with IAC Films and A24 | [8] |
| 2023 | Bread and Roses | Sahra Mani | TBA | with Apple Studios | [9][10] |
| 2023 | No Hard Feelings | Gene Stupnitsky | $87.3 million | with Saks Picture Company, Odenkirk Provissiero Entertainment, and Columbia Pictures | [11] |
In development
[edit]- Bad Blood (with Hyperobject Industries, Gary Sanchez Productions, Legendary Pictures, and Apple Studios)[12]
- Die, My Love[13][14]
- Sue (with Picturestart and Apple Studios)[15][16]
- The Wives (with BB2, A24, and Apple Studios)[17]
- Why Don't You Love Me? (with Square Peg and A24)[18]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Fleming, Mike Jr. (October 30, 2018). "Jennifer Lawrence Launches Excellent Cadaver Producing Shingle, Sets First Look Deal With Makeready". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 3, 2019. Retrieved June 3, 2019.
- ^ a b Galuppo, Mia (October 10, 2018). "Jennifer Lawrence Launches Production Company Excellent Cadaver". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on December 27, 2020. Retrieved June 3, 2019.
- ^ Heritage, Stuart (October 31, 2018). "Jennifer Lawrence's Excellent Cadaver: why do stars give their companies weird names?". The Guardian. Archived from the original on June 3, 2019. Retrieved June 3, 2019.
- ^ "don hertzfeldt". www.facebook.com. Archived from the original on 2023-02-05. Retrieved 2022-11-09.
- ^ Lang, Brent; Moreau, Jordan (January 24, 2023). "Oscar Nominations 2023: 'Everything Everywhere' Leads With 11 Nods, Followed by 'Banshees' and 'All Quiet'". Variety. Archived from the original on January 24, 2023. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
- ^ VanHoose, Benjamin (December 11, 2023). "The Biggest Snubs and Surprises of the 2024 Golden Globe Film Nominations". People. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
- ^ "Bread and Roses". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (16 April 2019). "Jennifer Lawrence Sets Big-Screen Return Aligned With Theater Director Lila Neugebauer, A24 & IAC Films". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 9 June 2019. Retrieved June 3, 2019.
- ^ Goodfellow, Melanie (April 24, 2023). "Afghan Director Sahra Mani Heads To Cannes With 'Bread and Roses' Doc, Produced By Jennifer Lawrence & Justine Ciarrocchi's Excellent Cadaver". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (April 11, 2024). "Apple Lands Cannes Documentary Selection 'Bread & Roses' Produced By Jennifer Lawrence's Production Company". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 14, 2022). "Sony Dates Jennifer Lawrence R-Rated Comedy 'No Hard Feelings' For Next Summer". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 16, 2022. Retrieved July 17, 2022.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr (December 7, 2021). "Apple Confirms Long In Works 'Bad Blood' Transfusion; 'Don't Look Up's Adam McKay Directs & Jennifer Lawrence Plays Theranos Founder Elizabeth Holmes". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 9, 2021. Retrieved December 17, 2021.
- ^ Morfoot, Addie (November 5, 2022). "'Causeway' Producer Justine Ciarrocchi On Why Jennifer Lawrence Sparked To Film's War Veteran Lead – Contenders New York". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 17, 2022. Retrieved November 28, 2022.
- ^ Buchanan, Kyle (November 2, 2022). "Who Is Jennifer Lawrence Now?". New York Times. Archived from the original on November 28, 2022. Retrieved November 28, 2022.
- ^ Aguirre, Abby (6 September 2022). "Jennifer Lawrence Talks Motherhood, Causeway, and the End of Roe v. Wade". Vogue. Archived from the original on 6 September 2022. Retrieved September 29, 2022.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr.; D'Alessandro, Anthony (13 August 2021). "Apple In Advanced Talks To Win Big Auction For Jennifer Lawrence-Sue Mengers Biopic Package". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 30 September 2022. Retrieved September 29, 2022.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (June 21, 2024). "Real Housewives-Inspired Jennifer Lawrence Murder Mystery Package The Wives Lands At Apple; A24 To Co-Produce". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (July 9, 2024). "Jennifer Lawrence To Produce & Star In A24 Graphic Novel Adaptation Why Don't You Love Me?". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 9, 2024.