The Entertainment System Is Down

The passengers of a lengthy flight contend with their boredom as the plane's entertainment system is broken.

• Keanu Reeves
• Kirsten Dunst
• Daniel Brühl
• Samantha Morton
• Nicholas Braun
• Tobias Menzies
• Vincent Lindon
• Connor Swindells
• Daniel Webber
• Wayne Blair
• Daniel Wyllie
• Lindsay Duncan
• Allan Corduner
• Sofia Tjelta Sydness
• Erin Ainsworth
• Myles Kamwendo
• Sanna Sundqvist
• Elle Piper
• Tea Stjärne
• Benjamin Ingrosso
• Julie Delpy

The Entertainment System Is Down was announced by director Ruben Östlund in May 2022, after his film Triangle of Sadness premiered at the 75th Cannes Film Festival that month.{{Cite web |last=Keslassy |first=Elsa |title=Ruben Östlund on Sexuality as Currency in 'Triangle of Sadness' and His Next Project About Air Rage |url=https://variety.com/2022/film/news/ruben-ostlund-triangle-of-sadness-woody-harrelson-1235275194/ |website=Variety |access-date=23 May 2022 |date=23 May 2022}}{{Cite web |last=Roxborough |first=Scott |title=Ruben Ostlund on Roasting Capitalism in His Take-No-Prisoners Satire 'Triangle of Sadness' |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/cannes-2022-ruben-ostlund-on-triangle-of-sadness-1235156004/ |website=The Hollywood Reporter |access-date=29 May 2022 |date=29 May 2022}} The film was inspired by Aldous Huxley's dystopian novel Brave New World.{{Cite web |last=Keslassy |first=Elsa |title=Woody Harrelson, Ruben Östlund Reuniting For 'The Entertainment System is Down' |url=https://variety.com/2022/film/markets-festivals/woody-harrelson-ruben-ostlund-triangle-of-sadness-cannes-entertainment-system-is-down-1235274541/ |website=Variety |access-date=22 May 2022 |date=22 May 2022}}

In December 2023, Östlund stated that he planned to begin filming in early 2025.{{Cite web |last=Goodfellow |first=Melanie |title=Ruben Östlund Gives Update On Airplane Disaster Movie The Entertainment System Is Down & Advice For Rookie Directors – Les Arcs |url=https://deadline.com/2023/12/ruben-ostlund-airplane-disaster-movie-the-entertainment-system-update-1235680794/ |website=Deadline Hollywood |access-date=22 December 2023 |date=22 December 2023}} In April 2024, Keanu Reeves entered negotiations to star.{{Cite web |last=Keslassy |first=Elsa |title=Keanu Reeves in Talks to Star in Ruben Östlund's Airplane Disaster Movie The Entertainment System Is Down (EXCLUSIVE) |url=https://variety.com/2024/film/global/keanu-reeves-ruben-ostlund-the-entertainment-system-is-down-1235943192/ |website=Variety |access-date=19 April 2024 |date=19 April 2024}} He was confirmed for the film the following month, with Kirsten Dunst and Daniel Brühl added to the cast.{{Cite web |last=Roxborough |first=Scott |title=Remote Improv and Drunk BBQs: How Kirsten Dunst, Daniel Brühl Got Cast in Ruben Östlund's New Film |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/kirsten-dunst-daniel-bruhl-ruben-ostlund-film-cast-1235903307/ |website=The Hollywood Reporter |access-date=18 May 2024 |date=18 May 2024}} It was also revealed that Östlund purchased a retired Boeing 747 to utilize for filming over 70 days.{{Cite web |last=Wiseman |first=Andreas |title=Kirsten Dunst & Daniel Brühl Join Keanu Reeves In Ruben Östlund's The Entertainment System Is Down; Director Buys Boeing 747 For Movie — Cannes Market Hot Project |url=https://deadline.com/2024/05/kirsten-dunst-daniel-bruhl-join-keanu-reeves-ruben-ostlund-entertainment-system-down-boeing-747-1235916321/ |website=Deadline Hollywood |access-date=14 May 2024 |date=14 May 2024}}{{Cite web |last=Pham |first=Annika |title='We Will Push Acting to Levels Not Seen in a While,' Says Ruben Östlund About Next Movie, as New Joachim Trier, Tarek Saleh Pics Are Unveiled in Cannes |url=https://variety.com/2024/film/global/ruben-ostlund-joachim-trer-kirsten-dunst-daniel-bruhl-1236009035/ |website=Variety |access-date=18 May 2024 |date=18 May 2024}} That same month, A24 won a highly competitive bid for the film's US distribution rights at the Marché du Film in an eight-figure deal.{{Cite web|title=A24 Landing U.S. Rights Deal For Two-Time Palme D’Or Winner Ruben Östlund's Next Movie 'The Entertainment System Is Down'|website=Deadline Hollywood|first=Andreas|last=Wiseman|date=19 May 2024|access-date=19 May 2024|url=https://deadline.com/2024/05/the-entertainment-system-is-down-a24-deal-ruben-ostlund-movie-1235923552/}} Nicholas Braun,{{Cite web |last=Keslassy |first=Elsa |title='Succession's' Nicholas Braun in Talks to Join Ruben Ostlund's 'The Entertainment System Is Down' (EXCLUSIVE) |url=https://variety.com/2024/film/global/succession-nicholas-braun-ruben-ostlund-the-entertainment-system-is-down-1236007551/ |website=Variety |access-date=17 May 2024 |date=17 May 2024}} Samantha Morton,{{Cite web |last=Dalton |first=Ben |title=Samantha Morton joins Ruben Ostlund's 'The Entertainment System Is Down' alongside Keanu Reeves, Kirsten Dunst (exclusive) |url=https://www.screendaily.com/news/samantha-morton-joins-ruben-ostlunds-the-entertainment-system-is-down-exclusive/5193707.article?referrer=RSS |website=ScreenDaily |access-date=19 May 2024 |date=19 May 2024}} Joel Edgerton,{{Cite web|title=Joel Edgerton Joins Buzzy Cast Of Ruben Östlund's 'The Entertainment System Is Down'|website=Deadline Hollywood|first=Andreas|last=Wiseman|date=21 May 2024|access-date=21 May 2024|url=https://deadline.com/2024/05/joel-edgerton-ruben-ostlund-enertainment-system-down-cast-1235926114/}} and Vincent Lindon joined the cast the following month.{{Cite web |last=Leffler |first=Rebecca |title=Vincent Lindon boards Ruben Östlund's airplane disaster film The Entertainment System Is Down (exclusive) |url=https://www.screendaily.com/news/vincent-lindon-boards-ruben-%C3%B6stlunds-the-entertainment-system-is-down-exclusive/5193871.article?referrer=RSS |website=ScreenDaily |access-date=21 May 2024 |date=21 May 2024}} In January 2025, Tobias Menzies was added to the cast, replacing Edgerton in his role, who had to part ways with the film due to scheduling conflicts.{{Cite web |last=Kroll |first=Justin |title=Tobias Menzies Joins Ruben Östlund's Next Film 'The Entertainment System Is Down' |url=https://deadline.com/2025/01/tobias-menzies-ruben-ostlunds-the-entertainment-system-is-down-1236262094/ |website=Deadline Hollywood |access-date=21 January 2025 |date=21 January 2025}} In March, Julie Delpy was cast.{{cite web |last=D'Alessandro |first=Anthony |title=Julie Delpy Boards Ruben Östlund's The Entertainment System Is Down |url=https://deadline.com/2025/03/julie-delpy-ruben-ostlund-the-entertainment-system-is-down-1236351214/ |website=Deadline Hollywood |access-date=26 March 2025 |date=26 March 2025}}

Production occurs in Hungary.{{cite web |title=A24's The Entertainment System Is Down Expected to Film in Hungary in 2025 |url=https://www.budapestreporter.com/a24s-the-entertainment-system-is-down-expected-to-film-in-hungary-in-2025/ |website=Budapest Reporter |access-date=8 October 2024 |date=8 October 2024}} It began by January 27, 2025, with Connor Swindells, Daniel Webber, Wayne Blair, Daniel Wyllie, Lindsay Duncan, Allan Corduner, Sofia Tjelta Sydness, Erin Ainsworth, Myles Kamwendo, Sanna Sundqvist, Elle Piper, Tea Stjärne, and Benjamin Ingrosso joining the cast.{{Cite web |last=Goodfellow |first=Melanie |date=January 27, 2025 |title=Ruben Östlund's 'The Entertainment System Is Down' Starts Principal Photography, Reveals Further Cast |url=https://deadline.com/2025/01/ruben-ostlunds-the-entertainment-system-is-down-starts-principal-photography-budapest-1236270339/ |website=Deadline Hollywood |access-date=January 28, 2025 }}

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