[LaLaLand]

From the director of the classic Boogie Nights, Magnolia, Inherent Vice, There Will Be Blood, Phantom Thread and more comes a return to his treasured 1970's San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles for Paul Thomas Anderson.

Reportedly set in 1973/4 during the oil crisis (confirmed by set photos).

While few films have begun production, especially stateside where the coronavirus is still raging uncontrollably (like your freshman roommate in college), word has come out that Paul Thomas Anderson’s new 1970s-set ensemble drama has official started (via The Film Stage).

Based on photos people took this weekend, Anderson’s new film, with the codename Soggy Bottom, we can see that Bradley Cooper has reported for duty in his finest 70s attire (one of the only confirmed cast members, and only because people noticed him on set) and that musical group Haim, who have longstanding associations with Anderson (his mom was their teacher growing up and Anderson has since directed a number of music videos for the group and took the photo that adorns the cover of their brilliant new album), will have a cameo in the film.

...an untitled drama film depicting a high school student who becomes a famous child actor in the 1970s, portrayed by Cooper Hoffman.

Working/secretive title of "Soggy Bottom" or "The Night of Counting the Years"

Starring (more TBC - expect a HUGE ensemble cast in true Anderson style):

- Cooper Hoffman in lead role (movie debut, he's the son of the late, great Philip Seymour Hoffman who was a frequent collaborator with Anderson)
- Bradley Cooper as [rumoured] Jon Peters (film producer and former partner of Streisand) - or a character inspired by.
- Alanna Haim as [rumoured] Barbra Streisand - or a character inspired by.
- Benny Safdie as Joel Wachs (former LA councillor specialising in the arts and LGBT issues)

Filming has been taking place in the San Fernando Valley, predominantly the neighbourhood of Encino.

Excited for this!