Bad Genius is a 2024 American heist thriller film directed by J.C. Lee and co-written by Julius Onah. It is an English-language remake of the 2017 Thai film of the same name. It stars Benedict Wong, Callina Liang, Jabari Banks, Taylor Hickson, and Sarah-Jane Redmond.

Cast

Production

In May 2019, Erik Feig and Patrick Wachsberger announced that they were producing an English-language remake of the 2017 Thai film Bad Genius. It was originally to be written by Eva Anderson.[1] In March 2023, they announced that J.C. Lee would be directing and co-writing the screenplay with Julius Onah. Benedict Wong, Callina Liang, Jabari Banks, Taylor Hickson, and Sarah-Jane Redmond rounded out the main cast. Principal photography began in May 2023.[2]

Release

Bad Genius was released in the United States by Vertical on October 11, 2024.[3]

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 80% of 15 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.2/10.[4][5]

References

  1. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (16 May 2019). "Thai High School Pic 'Bad Genius' Remake In The Works With Erik Feig & Patrick Wachsberger – Cannes". Deadline. Archived from the original on 16 May 2019. Retrieved 19 May 2019.
  2. ^ Jackson, Angelique (March 23, 2023). "Benedict Wong, Jabari Banks and Callina Liang to Star in 'Bad Genius,' Directed by JC Lee". Variety. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
  3. ^ Grobar, Matt (July 30, 2024). "Vertical Takes North America On 'Bad Genius,' J.C. Lee's English-Language Remake Of Thai Thriller". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
  4. ^ "Bad Genius". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved December 30, 2024.
  5. ^ "Bad Genius". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved December 30, 2024.
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