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THE NINES

Directed by John August
Written by John August

Premiere date: January 21 2007 (Sundance Film Festival)
Filming Locations: California, USA.
Elle Plays: Noelle Banks
Co-Stars: Ryan Reynolds, Hope Davis, Melissa McCarthy.

-->Synopsis
The Nines consists of three short films, each featuring the same actors in different — and sometimes overlapping — roles.

"The Prisoner" tells the story of a troubled television star (Ryan Reynolds) who finds himself under house arrest, with his chipper publicist (Melissa McCarthy) and disillusioned next-door neighbor (Hope Davis) providing his only links to the outside world. Mysterious events lead him to question whether one or both women are deceiving him about the nature of his incarceration.

"Reality Television" is a half-hour episode of "Behind the Screen," a Project Greenlight-style documentary series tracking the process of creating a network television drama. Having shot the pilot, creator/ showrunner Gavin Taylor (also Ryan Reynolds) faces post-production with the help of his best friend (and lead actress) Melissa McCarthy and development VP Susan Howard (Hope Davis).

"Knowing" finds an acclaimed videogame designer (also Ryan Reynolds) and his wife (Melissa McCarthy) facing car trouble deep in the woods. Their daughter (Elle Fanning) uncovers information which leads to a difficult and irrevocable choice.
[From the Official Site]

-->Who Elle Plays
She plays the role of Noelle Banks, a deaf-mute girl who is the daughter of Ryan Reynolds and Melissa McCarthy's characters. The family face car troubles deep in the woods, and it is Noelle who "uncovers information which leads to a difficult and irrevocable choice." Her character is described as being the key to a dark conspiracy.

-->Notable Quotables
. "Elle's terrific in the movie. She has a small part -- she only worked three days -- but everyone in the cast and crew adored her." - director John August.
. "Elle is a very special young lady." - director John August.

-->Filming Facts
. As she plays a deaf-mute character, Elle had to learn some sign language for this role.
. Elle's stand in was fired during filming for being an annoying presence on set.

-->Links
The Nines at IMDB.com
Look For The Nines (Official Site)
The Sevens (Official Forum)
John August's Blog

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