'Black Bear': Release date, plot, cast and everything you need to know about the drama thriller starring Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott

Currently being shot in the Adirondack Mountains in Long Lake, NY, the thriller-drama 'Black Bear' stars actors Aubrey Plaza, Christopher Abbott and Sarah Gadon in key roles

Written and directed by Lawrence Michael Levine, the upcoming thriller 'Black Bear' is all set to roll out soon featuring actors Aubrey Plaza, Christopher Abbott and Sarah Gadon in key roles. Reportedly, the suspense meta-drama is currently being shot in the Adirondack Mountains in Long Lake, NY.

Shedding more details about the film, Levine told Movie Web: "'Black Bear' is a thriller that depicts broken characters wrestling with a seemingly shattered world that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats.  I am thrilled to have such a talented trio of actors on board."

Release date

There is no official release date announced for the movie yet but we will keep updating this space.

Plot

The movie revolves around a couple (Sarah Gadon & Christopher Abbott) expecting their child when an out of town guest Abigail Plaza comes into their life. A filmmaker, she suffers from writer's block and seeks solace in the woods. However, she finds herself at the center of a twisted love triangle. The filmmaker says that 'Black Bear' explores those parts of ourselves we are most afraid of. 

Cast

Aubrey Plaza

Actor Aubrey Plaza attends the 2018 MTV Movie And TV Awards at Barker Hangar on June 16, 2018, in Santa Monica, California. (Getty Images)

Aubrey Plaza plays the role of Abigail in the film. The actor has starred in several films like 'Mystery Team' (2008), 'Funny People' (2009), 'Life After Beth' (2014), 'Dirty Grandpa' (2016), 'Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates' (2016), 'The Little Hours' (2017), 'Ingrid Goes West' (2017), 'An Evening with Beverly Luff Linn' (2018) and 'Child's Play' (2019).

 Christopher Abbott

Christopher Abbott attends the Hulu Upfront 2018 Brunch at La Sirena on May 2, 2018, in New York City. (Getty Images)

Christopher Abbott will play a key role in the film. The actor made his debut in 'Martha Marcy May Marlene' (2011), after which he starred in 'Hello I Must Be Going' (2012) and 'The Sleepwalker' (2014). In 2018, he portrayed astronaut David Scott in the film 'First Man'. 

Sarah Gadon

Sarah Gadon walks the red carpet ahead of the 'Vox Lux' screening during the 75th Venice Film Festival at Sala Grande on September 4, 2018, in Venice, Italy. (Getty Images)

Sarah Gadon stars in the thriller drama. Her previous line of films includes 'A Dangerous Method' (2011) and 'Cosmopolis' (2012).

Director/Writer

Lawrence Michael Levine

Lawrence Michael Levine attends the 'Wild Canaries' New York Premiere at IFC Center on February 25, 2015, in New York City. (Getty Images)

Lawrence Michael Levine has penned down the script and is also the director of the film. He is best known for writing and directing films like 'Gabi on the Roof in July' and 'Wild Canaries'.

The film will be produced by Julie Christeas and Jonathan Blitstein from Tandem Pictures, Richard J Bosner (Blue Creek Pictures), Sophia Takal, Oakhurst's Marina Grasic and Jai Khanna. 

Where to watch  

The release date of the film has been announced yet.

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