Wizards!
| Wizards! | |
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| Directed by | David Michôd |
| Screenplay by | David Michôd |
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| Distributed by | A24 |
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| Language | English |
Wizards! is an unreleased stoner comedy film written and directed by David Michôd and starring Pete Davidson, Franz Rogowski, Naomi Scott, Sean Harris, and Orlando Bloom. Filmed in 2022, it remains unreleased as of 2026.
Premise
Two hapless, consistently stoned beach-bar operators stumble across stolen loot.[1][2]
Cast
- Pete Davidson[3]
- Franz Rogowski[4]
- Naomi Scott[5]
- Sean Harris[6]
- Orlando Bloom[7][8]
- Rahel Romahn as The Man / Alexander[9]
Production
The screenplay of Wizards! was written by David Michôd, and based on a story by Michôd and Joel Edgerton. It is produced by Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner under the Plan B Entertainment label and Liz Watts of See-Saw Films's Australian office.[2]
In May 2022, it was announced that Pete Davidson, Franz Rogowski, Naomi Scott, and Sean Harris were cast in the film.[10] In June that same year, it was announced that Orlando Bloom was added to the cast.[11]
The film was shot in Cairns, Queensland, and Cape Tribulation (at Cape Tribulation Resort & Spa) for approximately five weeks, wrapping in August 2022. The production brought approximately 100 jobs and three times as many roles for extras, working with Indigenous women in the area.[2]
Release
As of August 2022, Wizards! was expected to be released in 2023.[2] However, at the end of 2023, it was announced that Michôd and A24 were editing a new version of the film. In July 2025, Michôd and Watts were unable to announce a release date.[12]
References
- ^ Romanchick, Shane (18 May 2022). "Pete Davidson and Naomi Scott to Star in A24 Comedy 'Wizards!' From David Michôd". Collider. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
- ^ a b c d Kennedy, Jade (12 August 2022). "Filming Wraps on Wizards! in Far North Queensland". Variety Australia.
- ^ Gonzalez, Umberto (17 May 2022). "Pete Davidson, Franz Rogowski, Naomi Scott and Sean Harris to Star in 'Wizards!' for A24 and Plan B". TheWrap. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
- ^ Nash, Anthony (17 May 2022). "Wizards!: Pete Davidson & Naomi Scott to Star in New A24 Film". ComingSoon.net. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
- ^ Seigh, Steve (17 May 2022). "Wizards!: Pete Davidson, Naomi Scott to star in David Michôd's new stoner film at A24, Plan B". JoBlo.com. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
- ^ Bang Showbiz (18 May 2022). "Pete Davidson and Naomi Scott to star in Wizards!". Contactmusic.com. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
- ^ Carr, Mary Kate (1 June 2022). "Orlando Bloom joins Pete Davidson in A24 stoner movie Wizards!". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
- ^ Villei, Matt (1 June 2022). "'Wizards!': Orlando Bloom Joins A24 Movie Alongside Pete Davidson". Collider. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (6 February 2023). "'Shantaram's Rahel Romahn, 2022 Heath Ledger Scholarship Recipient, Signs With More/Medavoy Management". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (17 May 2022). "Pete Davidson And Naomi Scott To Star In David Michôd's 'Wizards!' For A24 And Plan B". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
- ^ Konrad, Jeremy (1 June 2022). "Orlando Bloom Hops Aboard A24 Film Wizards! With Pete Davidson". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
- ^ Slatter, Sean (15 July 2025). "'It's f***ing great': Anticipation high for David Michôd's 'Wizards!'". IF Magazine. Archived from the original on 15 August 2025. Retrieved 25 January 2026.