Yes Day
Yes Day is an upcoming American comedy film, directed by Miguel Arteta, from a screenplay by Justin Malen, based upon the children's book of the same name by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Tom Lichtenheld. It stars Jennifer Garner, Édgar Ramírez, and Jenna Ortega.
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| Directed by | Miguel Arteta |
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| Screenplay by | Justin Malen |
| Based on | Yes Day by Amy Krouse Rosenthal Tom Lichtenheld |
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| Music by | Michael Andrews |
| Cinematography | Terry Stacey |
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| Distributed by | Netflix |
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Running time | 86 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
It is scheduled to be released on March 12, 2021, by Netflix.
Premise
Always feeling like they have to say NO to their kids and co-workers, Allison and Carlos decide to give their three kids a YES DAY -- where for 24 hours the kids make the rules. Little did they know that they'd be going on a whirlwind adventure around Los Angeles, that would bring the family closer to each other than ever before.
Cast
- Jennifer Garner as Allison Torres
- Édgar Ramírez as Carlos Torres
- Jenna Ortega as Katie Torres
- Julian Lerner as Nando Torres
- Megan Stott as Layla
- June Diane Raphael as Aurora Peterson
- Nat Faxon
Production
In September 2018, it was announced Jennifer Garner had joined the cast of the film, with Miguel Arteta directing from a screenplay by Justin Malen, with Netflix distributing.[2] In October 2019, Jenna Ortega, Édgar Ramírez and Julian Lerner joined the cast of the film.[3][4] In April 2020, Megan Stott announced she had joined the cast of the film.[5]
Principal photography began in November 2019 in Los Angeles.[3][6]
Release
It is scheduled to be released on March 12, 2021.[7]
References
- "2021 Film Slate". Netflix Media Center. January 11, 2021. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
- Galuppo, Mia (September 12, 2018). "Netflix Lands Jennifer Garner Comedy 'Yes Day' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 11, 2019.
- D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 10, 2019). "'Jane The Virgin's Jenna Ortega Joins Jennifer Garner Family Movie 'Yes Day'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 11, 2019.
- D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 17, 2019). "Edgar Ramírez Says 'Yes' To Jennifer Garner Family Movie 'Yes Day'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 17, 2019.
- Reynolds, Daniel (April 16, 2020). "Little Fires Everywhere's Megan Stott on the LGBTQ Importance of Izzy". The Advocate. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
- Garner, Jennifer (November 18, 2019). "♥️ #YesDay @netflix , Day 1. ♥️". Instagram. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
- Canfield, David (January 6, 2021). "EW's 2021 movie preview: 89 films we can't wait to see". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved January 6, 2021.