Principal Photography Begins in Winnipeg
The H Collective announced on Dec. 5 that Mary Elizabeth Winstead (“Fargo”, 10 Cloverfield Lane) has joined the cast of Christopher Cantwell’s "The Parts You Lose," starring Emmy Award® Winner Aaron Paul (“Breaking Bad”, Eye in the Sky) and newcomer Danny Murphy.
The dramatic-thriller is fully financed by The H Collective, with Academy® Award winning producer Mark Johnson (Rain Man, “Breaking Bad”) producing under his Gran Via banner with Tom Williams and Aaron Paul. Principal photography began today in Winnipeg, Canada.
Written by Darren Lemke, "The Parts You Lose" follows the unlikely friendship that unfolds between a young deaf boy, Wesley, and a fugitive criminal who takes refuge in an abandoned barn on the family’s rural North Dakota farm.
Written by Darren Lemke, "The Parts You Lose" follows the unlikely friendship that unfolds between a young deaf boy, Wesley, and a fugitive criminal who takes refuge in an abandoned barn on the family’s rural North Dakota farm.
After forming a deep bond with the man, Wesley must decide where to place his allegiances when the authorities begin to close in on the fugitive. Winstead will play Wesley’s mother Gail.
“We are extremely pleased to begin production on our first film just six months after launching The H Collective,” CEO Nic Crawley said. “Mary Elizabeth is a wonderful addition to the film and we are proud to have assembled such a talented group who will breathe life into this project.”Winstead is best known starring in films such as "10 Cloverfield Lane," "Smashed" and "Scott Pilgrim Vs the World." She recently appeared in the critically acclaimed third season of the FX crime-thriller “Fargo” as well as the PBS period drama “Mercy Street”.
Winstead recently wrapped production on Eva Vives’ "All About Nina" starring opposite Common.
Winstead is represented by WME.
ABOUT THE H COLLECTIVE
Launched in June, and with offices in Los Angeles, The H Collective is a global film finance, production, marketing and distribution company that is producing a diversified slate of four high-quality films per year. The company established production deals with prominent producers such as Mark Johnson, Joe Roth, and Sid Ganis on a roster of films that encompasses Family/Comedy, Action/Adventure, Horror/Genre and Prestige fare.
The H Collective also acquires the North American distribution rights to select content under an exclusive partnership with Beijing Culture, this included Wolf Warrior 2, the highest grossing Chinese movie of all time as well as China’s official submission for the best foreign-language film. For further information, visit: thehcollectivefilms.com.
ABOUT GRAN VIA
Gran Via Productions is a Los Angeles-based film and TV production company helmed by Oscar- and Emmy-award winning producer Mark Johnson. Over the last several decades, Johnson and Gran Via have amassed a prolific and prestigious list of credits, including “Diner,” “Good Morning Vietnam," and the Academy Award-winning “Rain Man;" additional titles include “Galaxy Quest,” “The Notebook,” “The Chronicles of Narnia” series, and this year's critically lauded heist film “Logan Lucky,” directed by Steven Soderbergh
In television, Gran Via is best known for the Emmy-winning AMC series “Breaking Bad” starring Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul, and its spinoff series “Better Call Saul” starring Bob Odenkirk, as well as AMC’s acclaimed “Halt and Catch Fire,” and the Peabody Award-winning Sundance series “Rectify."
Most recently, Gran Via produced Simon Baker’s directorial debut, “Breath,” which premiered at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival and will be released in the spring of 2018, as well as Paramount’s “Downsizing,” directed by Alexander Payne and starring Matt Damon, which will be released this December.
Winstead is represented by WME.
ABOUT THE H COLLECTIVE
Launched in June, and with offices in Los Angeles, The H Collective is a global film finance, production, marketing and distribution company that is producing a diversified slate of four high-quality films per year. The company established production deals with prominent producers such as Mark Johnson, Joe Roth, and Sid Ganis on a roster of films that encompasses Family/Comedy, Action/Adventure, Horror/Genre and Prestige fare.
The H Collective also acquires the North American distribution rights to select content under an exclusive partnership with Beijing Culture, this included Wolf Warrior 2, the highest grossing Chinese movie of all time as well as China’s official submission for the best foreign-language film. For further information, visit: thehcollectivefilms.com.
ABOUT GRAN VIA
Gran Via Productions is a Los Angeles-based film and TV production company helmed by Oscar- and Emmy-award winning producer Mark Johnson. Over the last several decades, Johnson and Gran Via have amassed a prolific and prestigious list of credits, including “Diner,” “Good Morning Vietnam," and the Academy Award-winning “Rain Man;" additional titles include “Galaxy Quest,” “The Notebook,” “The Chronicles of Narnia” series, and this year's critically lauded heist film “Logan Lucky,” directed by Steven Soderbergh
In television, Gran Via is best known for the Emmy-winning AMC series “Breaking Bad” starring Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul, and its spinoff series “Better Call Saul” starring Bob Odenkirk, as well as AMC’s acclaimed “Halt and Catch Fire,” and the Peabody Award-winning Sundance series “Rectify."
Most recently, Gran Via produced Simon Baker’s directorial debut, “Breath,” which premiered at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival and will be released in the spring of 2018, as well as Paramount’s “Downsizing,” directed by Alexander Payne and starring Matt Damon, which will be released this December.
