The Trainer (film)

2024 American drama film

The Trainer

Directed by| Tony Kaye
Written by|

* Vito Schnabel
* Jeff Solomon

Produced by|

* Tony Kaye
* Vito Schnabel
* Jeremy Steckler

Starring|

* Vito Schnabel
* Julia Fox
* Steven Van Zandt
* Beverly D'Angelo
* Bella Thorne
* Gina Gershon
* Stephen Dorff
* Lenny Kravitz
* Paris Hilton
* John McEnroe

Cinematography| Tony Kaye
Edited by|

* Bob Jenkis
* Robert Lee
* Sam Sneade

Production
company

Artofficial

Release date

* October 20, 2024 (2024-10-20) (Rome Film Festival)

Running time

| 95 minutes[1]
Country| United States
Language| English

The Trainer is an American dark 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 had its world premiere at the 19th Rome Film Festival on October 20, 2024.

## Premise

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A fitness expert takes a swing at fame and fortune.

## Cast

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* Vito Schnabel as Jack
* Julia Fox
* Steven Van Zandt
* Beverly D'Angelo
* Bella Thorne
* Gina Gershon
* Stephen Dorff
* Lenny Kravitz
* Paris Hilton
* John McEnroe
* Taylour Paige
* Luka Sabbat
* Soo Joo Park
* Mona Yousefi
* Brock O'Hurn
* Laird Hamilton
* Duke Nicholson
* Gus Van Sant
* Colleen Camp
* Gavin Rossdale
* Lauren Sánchez
* Gayle King
* Sandra Seacat
* Finneas O'Connell

## Production

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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

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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

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1. ^ "The Trainer" (PDF). Rome Film Festival. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
2. ^ 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.
3. ^ 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.
4. ^ 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.
5. ^ 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.
6. ^ 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.
7. ^ 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.
8. ^ 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.
9. ^ 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.
10. ^ 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.
11. ^ "The Trainer". Tribeca Festival. Retrieved April 21, 2025.

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Films directed by Tony Kaye

* American History X (1998)
* Lake of Fire (2006)
* Black Water Transit (2009)
* Detachment (2011)
* The Trainer (2024)

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