Peacock (2009 film)

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name = Peacock
director = Michael Lander
producer = Barry Mendel
writer = Michael Lander
Ryan Roy
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starring = Cillian Murphy
Ellen Page
Susan Sarandon
Josh Lucas
Bill Pullman
music =
cinematography = Philippe Rousselot
editing = Sally Menke
distributor = Mandate Pictures
released = 2009
runtime =
country = United States
language = English
budget =
gross =
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website =
amg_id =
imdb_id = 1188113 |

"Peacock" is an upcoming psychological thriller directed by Michael Lander, written by Lander and Ryan Roy, and starring Cillian Murphy and Ellen Page. The film has been set for release some time in 2009.cite web|last=Oliver|first=Matt|title=Lights, camera, Boone|date=2008-06-09|url=http://www.midiowanews.com/site/tab3.cfm?newsid=19758297&BRD=2700&PAG=461&dept_id=554434&rfi=6|accessdate=2008-09-18 "Boone News Republic"] The title is derived from the fictional Nebraska town where the story is set.cite web|last=Siegel|first=Tatiana|title=Page, Murphy set for 'Peacock'|date=2008-02-14|url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117980955.html?categoryid=1236&cs=1|accessdate=2008-08-11 "Variety"]

Plot

John Skillpa (Murphy), a quiet bank clerk with a secret alter ego as a woman (named Emmacite web|title=Cillian Murphy's Latest Transgender Gig|date=2008-03-24|url=http://www.filmstew.com/showArticle.aspx?ContentID=17074|accessdate=2008-09-07 "Film Stew"] ), finds his life in disarray when a train crashes into his back yard, revealing his secret to the public. He must then fool the town into believing his two alter egos are man and wife.cite web|last=Siegel|first=Tatiana|title=Trio flock to 'Peacock'|date=2008-05-05|url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117985116.html?categoryid=1237&cs=1|accessdate=2008-08-11 "Variety"]

Production

Casting calls for extras and other minor roles were made in the Des Moines, Iowa area in April 2008.cite web|last=Clark|first=Eric|title=Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival brings 40 locally grown titles to town|date=2008-04-03|url=http://www.gazetteonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080403/NEWS/715966252/1006/news|accessdate=2008-09-18 "The Gazette"]

Filming began May 6, 2008 in the small town of Odebolt, Iowa (where the First State Bank became "Peacock State Bank").cite web|title=Iowa Town Becomes Scene of Hollywood Film|date=2008-05-08|url=http://www.kmeg.com/Global/story.asp?S=8292589&nav=menu609_2_4|accessdate=2008-08-26 "KMEG"]

Filming was scheduled to continue on June 5, 2008 in Boone, Iowa, but due to weather conditions, Cornfield Productions was forced to delay filming until the following day. The filming occurred at the local train tracks with line producer Brian Bell explaining that this particular shot was a "visual effects" shot, where the train will eventually be digitally edited to appear as if it is passing through Skillpa's backyard, even though it is not physically there. Although the shooting took four hours to complete, it will only comprise about 10 to 15 seconds of the film.

The filming of "Peacock" ended on June 9, 2008.

Cast

*Cillian Murphy as John Skillpa, a "retiring, shy and completely nondescript bank employee" leading a double life as Emma, his female alter ego.cite web|title=PMS Casting - Casting Calls - Peacock|url=http://www.pmscasting.com/casting-peacock.html|accessdate=2008-09-18 "PMS Casting"] Murphy states that "Peacock" stunned me as a script from start to finish. It offers an incredible challenge to an actor — one I couldn't turn down."
*Ellen Page as Maggie, a struggling young mother who holds the key to Skillpa's past and sparks a battle between the personalities. Page comments, "This is one of the boldest screenplays I've come across in my albeit short career; it's a character and story I can throw myself into and exactly the type of movie I love to be a part of."cite web|title=Ellen Page and Cillian Murphy Ready for Peacock|url=http://filmonic.com/ellen-page-and-cillian-murphy-ready-for-peacock|accessdate=2008-09-19 "Filmonic"]
*Susan Sarandon as the wife of Peacock's mayor who also runs a local woman's shelter.cite web|title=Susan Sarandon, Bill Pullman and Ellen Page Join "Peacock"|date=2008-2008-05-06|url=http://www.artistdirect.com/nad/news/article/0,,4679641,00.html|accessdate=2008-09-07 "ARTISTdirect"] Sarandon has said that "Peacock" is "a very strange little piece — kind of ominous."cite web|last=Beck|first=Marilyn|title=One Time Co-Star of Ryan Gosling and Life Achievement Honoree Rowlands in No Hurry for Next Job|date=2008-08-25|url=http://www.nationalledger.com/artman/publish/article_272622312.shtml|accessdate=2008-09-18 "National Ledger"]
*Bill Pullman as Skillpa's supervisor. Pullman has described "Peacock" as "a very interesting script," explaining that his role "is another character hiding the fact he's the closest one like [Skillpa] . It's a very different part for me."cite web|last=Beck|first=Marilyn|title=Bill Pullman Pulls Festival Duty Again|date=2008-08-28|url=http://www.nationalledger.com/artman/publish/article_272622391.shtml|accessdate=2008-09-18 "National Ledger"]
*Josh Lucas as a local police officer and Skillpa's friend.cite web|title=Susan Sarandon and Josh Lucas flock to "Peacock"|date=2008-05-05|url=http://www.reuters.com/article/filmNews/idUSN0542332120080506|accessdate=2008-09-07 "Reuters/The Hollywood Reporter"]

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*imdb title|1188113|Peacock