Nope Movie (2022):
Nope is an American science fiction horror mystery film written, directed, and co-produced by Jordan Peele under his Monkeypaw Productions banner. The film stars Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer, Steven Yeun, Michael Wincott, and Brandon Perea.
The music is composed by Michael Abels, with cinematography handled by Hoyte van Hoytema, and editing done by Nicholas Monsour. It follows two ranch-owning siblings who attempt to capture evidence of an unidentified flying object.
Nope premiered at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles on July 18, 2022, and was released in the United States on July 22, 2022, by Universal Pictures. The film received generally positive reviews from critics for its ambition, performances, cinematography, and direction, although the screenplay polarized critics.
Nope Movie Information:
| Movie | Nope |
|---|---|
| Genre | Horror Mystery Sci-Fi |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $68 million |
| Box Office Collection | $116.3 million |
| Release date | July 18, 2022 (Los Angeles) July 22, 2022 (United States) |
| Starring | Daniel Kaluuya Keke Palmer Steven Yeun Michael Wincott Brandon Perea |
| Directed by | Jordan Peele |
| Written by | Jordan Peele |
| Produced by | Jordan Peele Ian Cooper |
| Cinematography | Hoyte van Hoytema |
| Edited by | Nicholas Monsour |
| Music by | Michael Abels |
| Production Company | Universal Pictures Monkeypaw Productions |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
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Nope Movie Storyline (Plot):
After random objects falling from the sky result in the death of their father, ranch-owning siblings OJ and Emerald Haywood attempt to capture video evidence of an unidentified flying object with the help of tech salesman Angel Torres and documentarian Antlers Holst.
Nope Movie Cast and Characters:
- Daniel Kaluuya as Otis Jr. “OJ” Haywood, Otis’ son
- Keke Palmer as Emerald “Em” Haywood, Otis’ daughter
- Steven Yeun as Ricky “Jupe” Park, a former child actor and owner/creator of the theme park “Jupiter’s Claim”
- Jacob Kim as Young Ricky “Jupe” Park, who plays Mikey Houston on Gordy’s Home
- Brandon Perea as Angel Torres, a tech salesman at Fry’s Electronics
- Michael Wincott as Antlers Holst, a renowned cinematographer
- Wrenn Schmidt as Amber Park, Jupe’s wife
- Keith David as Otis Haywood Sr., the owner of Haywood’s Hollywood Horses Ranch
- Donna Mills as Bonnie Clayton, an actress
- Eddie Jemison as Buster, a crew member on a commercial
- Oz Perkins (credited as Osgood Perkins) as Fynn Bachman, a commercial director
- Devon Graye as Ryder Muybridge, a TMZ reporter
- Barbie Ferreira as Nessie, Angel’s co-worker at Fry’s
- Terry Notary as Gordy, a chimpanzee, and star of the sitcom Gordy’s Home
- Sophia Coto as Mary Jo Elliott, who plays Haley Houston on Gordy’s Home
- Andrew Patrick Ralston as Tom Bogan, who plays Brett Houston on Gordy’s Home
- Jennifer Lafleur as Phyllis Mayberry, who plays Margaret Houston on Gordy’s Home
