Alfre Woodard, Diane Keaton, and Kathy Bates have signed on to star in the upcoming comedy film, Summer Camp, directed by Castille Landon, who also wrote the script. The film will begin production in North Carolina in April.
Summer Camp tells the story of Nora, Ginny, and Mary, who have been the closest of friends since childhood, spending every summer together at sleepaway camp. As the years have gone by, they have seen less and less of each other. However, when the opportunity arises for them to reunite for a summer camp reunion, they all take it, some reluctantly and others excitedly. Although their lives might not be where they imagined they would be, they all need each other, and the summer camp reminds them of that.
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The film is a Saks Picture Company production, in association with Taylor & Dodge and Grant S. Johnson’s Project Infinity, and it is financed by them as well. Producers include Alex Saks, Dori A. Rath, Keaton, Stephanie Heaton-Harris, and Tyler W. Konney. Johnson is the executive producer, and Mariela Villa, Nicholas Erickson, and Elayne Schmidt serve as co-producers. Konney’s Taylor & Dodge and CAA Media Finance are co-representing world rights.
Landon shared with Deadline about the inspiration behind the film, “Alex, Dori, and I wanted to develop a fun, high energy comedy for Diane, that really allowed us to see women spreading their wings and taking on new life during what used to be the traditional slowed-down retirement years. We hit on this idea, pitched it to Diane, who loved it, and set out to cast legendary actors that have always wanted to work together, and I couldn’t be more excited. The chemistry is going to be undeniable…and I can’t wait to reveal who else we have attending our zany camp.”