Wizards!
| Wizards! | |
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| Directed by | David Michôd |
| Screenplay by | David Michôd |
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| Distributed by | A24 |
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| Language | English |
Wizards! is an upcoming stoner comedy film written and directed by David Michôd and starring Pete Davidson, Franz Rogowski, Naomi Scott, Sean Harris, and Orlando Bloom.
Premise
Two hapless, consistently stoned beach-bar operators stumble across stolen loot.[1][2]
Cast
- Pete Davidson[3]
- Franz Rogowski[4]
- Naomi Scott[5]
- Sean Harris[6]
- Orlando Bloom[7][8]
- Rahel Romahn as The Man / Alexander[9]
Production
The screenplay of Wizards! was written by David Michôd, and based on a story by Michôd and Joel Edgerton. It is produced by Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner under the Plan B Entertainment label and Liz Watts of See-Saw Films's Australian office.[2]
In May 2022, it was announced that Pete Davidson, Franz Rogowski, Naomi Scott, and Sean Harris were cast in the film.[10] In June that same year, it was announced that Orlando Bloom was added to the cast.[11]
The film was shot in Cairns, Queensland, and Cape Tribulation (at Cape Tribulation Resort & Spa) for approximately five weeks, wrapping in August 2022. The production brought approximately 100 jobs and three times as many roles for extras, working with Indigenous women in the area.[2]
Release
As of August 2022, Wizards! was expected to be released in 2023.[2] However, at the end of 2023, it was announced that Michôd and A24 were editing a new version of the film. In July 2025, Michôd and Watts were unable to announce a release date.[12]
References
- ^ Romanchick, Shane (18 May 2022). "Pete Davidson and Naomi Scott to Star in A24 Comedy 'Wizards!' From David Michôd". Collider. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
- ^ a b c d Kennedy, Jade (12 August 2022). "Filming Wraps on Wizards! in Far North Queensland". Variety Australia.
- ^ Gonzalez, Umberto (17 May 2022). "Pete Davidson, Franz Rogowski, Naomi Scott and Sean Harris to Star in 'Wizards!' for A24 and Plan B". TheWrap. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
- ^ Nash, Anthony (17 May 2022). "Wizards!: Pete Davidson & Naomi Scott to Star in New A24 Film". ComingSoon.net. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
- ^ Seigh, Steve (17 May 2022). "Wizards!: Pete Davidson, Naomi Scott to star in David Michôd's new stoner film at A24, Plan B". JoBlo.com. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
- ^ Bang Showbiz (18 May 2022). "Pete Davidson and Naomi Scott to star in Wizards!". Contactmusic.com. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
- ^ Carr, Mary Kate (1 June 2022). "Orlando Bloom joins Pete Davidson in A24 stoner movie Wizards!". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
- ^ Villei, Matt (1 June 2022). "'Wizards!': Orlando Bloom Joins A24 Movie Alongside Pete Davidson". Collider. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (6 February 2023). "'Shantaram's Rahel Romahn, 2022 Heath Ledger Scholarship Recipient, Signs With More/Medavoy Management". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (17 May 2022). "Pete Davidson And Naomi Scott To Star In David Michôd's 'Wizards!' For A24 And Plan B". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
- ^ Konrad, Jeremy (1 June 2022). "Orlando Bloom Hops Aboard A24 Film Wizards! With Pete Davidson". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
- ^ Slatter, Sean (15 July 2025). "'It's f***ing great': Anticipation high for David Michôd's 'Wizards!'". IF Magazine. Archived from the original on 15 August 2025. Retrieved 25 January 2026.