May December
2023
8.0
May December

'May December' trivia and fun facts

WITHOUT BUDGET

The script was included in the 2020 Black List, which includes projects that are not financed.

USUAL SUSPECTS

Julianne Moore's fifth collaboration with director Todd Haynes after 'Safe', 'Far from Heaven', 'I'm Not There' and 'Wonderstruck'.

PORTMAN OFFERED THE PROJECT TO HAYNES

Natalie Portman brought the script to Todd Haynes as a potential collaboration between the two. Haynes bit, as he loved the script, and then suggested Julianne Moore for the role opposite Portman.

WITHOUT EDWARD LACHMAN

First Todd Haynes film since Velvet Goldmine (1998) to not be shot by Edward Lachman. Instead, May December was shot by Christopher Blauvelt, who was recommended to him by Kelly Reichardt.

PORTMAN DIRECTOR

Natalie Portman was originally considered to direct.

IN SHORT TIME

The film was shoot in 23 days.

MILLION-DOLLAR PURCHASE

Netflix bought the film for $11 million to distribute it in the United States after its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.

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