description Annie Overview
Annie is a 2014 film adaptation of the 1977 Broadway musical, relocating the story to contemporary times. The production involved a cast including Quvenzhané Wallis and Jamie Foxx, following previous theatrical and television adaptations from 1982 and 1999. It premiered in December 2014 after beginning production in August 2013.
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info Annie Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 2014 |
help Annie FAQ
Who plays Annie in the 2014 movie version?
Quvenzhané Wallis stars as Annie, having previously made history as the youngest Best Actress Oscar nominee ever for Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012). Jamie Foxx co-stars alongside Cameron Diaz as Miss Hannigan.
How is the 2014 Annie different from the 1982 movie?
The 2014 version moves the story to present-day New York City, replacing Daddy Warbucks with Will Stacks, a cell-phone tycoon and mayoral candidate played by Jamie Foxx. The 1982 film, directed by John Huston, kept the original 1930s Depression-era setting of the stage musical.
When was the 2014 Annie movie released?
It premiered in U.S. theaters on December 19, 2014, distributed by Sony Pictures, positioning it as a family offering for the holiday season. It went on to gross well over $100 million worldwide.
Is Jay-Z involved with the 2014 Annie movie?
Yes, Jay-Z was one of the producers through Overbrook Entertainment alongside Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith. Fittingly, he had already sampled the musical's 'It's the Hard Knock Life' in his 1998 single 'Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem),' and Sia co-wrote the new song 'Opportunity' for the film.
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