The Trainer (film)
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| Directed by | Tony Kaye |
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| Cinematography | Tony Kaye |
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| Music by | Anne Dudley |
Production company | Artofficial |
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Running time | 95 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Trainer is an American black comedy film, directed and produced by Tony Kaye, from a screenplay by Vito Schnabel and Jeff Solomon. It stars Schnabel, Julia Fox, Steven Van Zandt, Beverly D'Angelo, Bella Thorne, Gina Gershon, Stephen Dorff, Lenny Kravitz, Paris Hilton and John McEnroe. The film's executive producers include Kevin Durant, Oliver Sarkozy, and Jan Koum.
The film had its world premiere at the 19th Rome Film Festival on October 20, 2024.
Premise
Jack Flex, a plucky and socially inept fitness expert living a meagre existence, takes a swing at fame and fortune when a shopping network takes an interest in his signature product, the Heavy Hat. His attempts to secure celebrity endorsements and manufacturing for his device lead him to spiral, as he careens around Los Angeles and climbs the ladder of success.
Cast
- Vito Schnabel as Jack Flex
- Julia Fox as Bee
- Steven Van Zandt as Isaac Rabinowitz
- Beverly D'Angelo as Jack’s Mom
- Bella Thorne as Elektra
- Gina Gershon as Bob Campbell
- Stephen Dorff as Will
- Lenny Kravitz as himself
- Paris Hilton as herself
- John McEnroe as himself
- Taylour Paige as a television host
- Allan Góes as Kirk Myers
- Myers also appears as himself
- Luka Sabbat as Luke
- Soo Joo Park as Simo
- Mona Yousefi
- Brock O'Hurn as a factory owner
- Laird Hamilton as John McEnroe's trainer
- Duke Nicholson as Timothée
- Gus Van Sant as himself
- Colleen Camp as Will’s Mom
- Gavin Rossdale as himself
- Lauren Sánchez as herself
- Gayle King as herself
- Sandra Seacat as herself
- Finneas O'Connell as himself
- Tony Kaye as Maimonides / The Backwards Guru
- Brad Pitt as himself
- Chris Rock as himself
- Snoop Dogg as himself
- Jason Momoa as himself
- Ai Weiwei as himself
- Don Lemon as himself
- Kevin Eubanks as himself
- Julian Schnabel as himself
- Bono as himself
- Sharon Stone as herself
- Nat Faxon as himself
- Brian Tyree Henry as himself
- Zar Amir Ebrahimi as herself
- Juicy J as himself
- Carla Bruni as herself
- Hans Ulrich Obrist as himself
- Evan Ross as himself
- Petite Meller as herself
- Michael Chow as himself
- Charlotte McKinney as herself
- Simon Carmody as himself
- Kevin Love as himself
- Bruno Bischofberger as himself
- Jacqueline Schnabel as herself
- Bob Colacello as himself
- Charles Bennett as himself
- Austin Brown as himself
- Greta Seacat as herself
- Alex Dellal as himself
- Aryeh Bourkoff as himself
- Erik Torstensson as himself
- Stavros Niarchos as himself
Production
In March 2022, it was announced Vito Schnabel, Julia Fox, Steven Van Zandt, and Taylour Paige had joined the cast of the film, with Tony Kaye directing from a screenplay by Schnabel and Jeff Solomon.[2][3] In April 2022, Stephen Dorff, John McEnroe, Gina Gershon, Luka Sabbat, Soo Joo Park, Brock O'Hurn, Bella Thorne, Laird Hamilton and Duke Nicholson joined the cast.[4][5] In May 2022, Gus Van Sant, Lenny Kravitz, Beverly D'Angelo, Colleen Camp and Gavin Rossdale joined the cast.[6] In June 2022, Paris Hilton, Finneas O'Connell, Gayle King, Sandra Seacat and Lauren Sánchez joined the cast.[7]
Principal photography began in April 2022.[8]
Release
It had its world premiere at the 19th Rome Film Festival on October 20, 2024. [9] It will also screen at Tribeca Festival on June 7, 2025.[10][11]
References
- ^ "The Trainer" (PDF). Rome Film Festival. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (March 18, 2022). "Vito Schnabel, Julia Fox & Steven Van Zandt To Star In Dark Comedy 'The Trainer'; 'American History X's Tony Kaye Directing From Script By Schnabel And Jeff Solomon". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 18, 2022. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (March 29, 2022). "Taylour Paige Boards Dark Comedy 'The Trainer' From 'American History X' Director Tony Kaye". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 7, 2023. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (April 4, 2022). "Vito Schnabel Pic 'The Trainer' Adds Stephen Dorff, John McEnroe, Gina Gershon & Luka Sabbat". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 19, 2024. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (April 7, 2022). "'The Trainer': Soo Joo Park, Brock O'Hurn, Bella Thorne, Laird Hamilton & Duke Nicholson Board Dark Comedy From Director Tony Kaye". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 9, 2022. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (May 4, 2022). "Vito Schnabel's Dark Comedy 'The Trainer' Adds Gus Van Sant, Lenny Kravitz, Beverly D'Angelo, Colleen Camp & Gavin Rossdale". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 6, 2024. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (June 23, 2022). "Paris Hilton, Finneas O'Connell, Lauren Sanchez, Sandra Seacat & Gayle King Round Out Cast Of Vito Schnabel's Dark Comedy 'The Trainer'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 6, 2024. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ^ O'Rourke, Ryan (April 4, 2022). "'The Trainer': Stephen Dorff, John McEnroe, Gina Gershon, and Luke Sabbat Board Vito Schnabel Dark Comedy". Collider. Archived from the original on October 6, 2024. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ^ Dams, Tim (September 20, 2024). "Rome Film Festival unveils 2024 line-up; Johnny Depp, Francis Ford Coppola, Viggo Mortensen to be honoured". Screen International. Archived from the original on September 20, 2024. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ^ Goldsmith, Jill (April 16, 2025). "Tribeca Festival Unveils 2025 Film Lineup With Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato, Bryan Cranston & 'How To Train Your Dragon'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
- ^ "The Trainer". Tribeca Festival. Retrieved April 21, 2025.