Ray Donovan: The Movieis an Americancrime dramatelevision film directed byDavid Hollander,who co-wrote it withLiev Schreiber.It is the follow-up to the seventh and final season of thetelevision series of the same name,which aired its final episode in 2020. It centers on the title character, portrayed by Schreiber, and the relationships with his family, including brothers Terry, Bunchy and Daryll, played byEddie Marsan,Dash MihokandPooch Hall,respectively.
| Ray Donovan: The Movie | |
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| Created by | Ann Biderman |
| Written by | |
| Directed by | David Hollander |
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| Music by | Marcelo Zarvos |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Cinematography | David Franco |
| Editor | Lynne Willingham |
| Running time | 100 minutes |
| Production company | The Mark Gordon Company |
| Original release | |
| Network | Showtime |
| Release | January 14, 2022 |
Ray Donovan: The Moviedebuted on January 14, 2022, onShowtime.[1]The film was nominated forOutstanding Television Movieat the74th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards.
Plot
editFollowing from the events of the season 7 finale, Mickey (Jon Voight) is on the run, and Ray (Liev Schreiber) is determined to find and stop him before he can cause any more damage to his family and friends.[2]
Cast
edit- Liev Schreiberas Ray Donovan
- Eddie Marsanas Terry Donovan
- Dash Mihokas Bunchy Donovan
- Pooch Hallas Daryll Donovan
- Kerris Dorseyas Bridget Donovan
- Katherine Moennigas Lena Burnham
- Kerry Condonas Molly Sullivan
- Jon Voightas Mickey Donovan
- Bill Heckas Young Mickey
- Josh Hamiltonas Kevin Sullivan
- Graham Rogersas Jacob "Smitty" Smith
- Alyssa Diazas Teresa Donovan
- David Patrick Kellyas Matty Galloway
- Austin Hébert as Young Jim Sullivan
- Chris Gray as Young Ray Donovan[3]
- AJ Michalkaas Young Abby
- Chris Petrovskias Young Sean Walker
- Alan Aldaas Dr. Arthur Amiot
Production
editIn 2020,Showtimeabruptly announced that season 7 ofRay Donovanwould be the end of the series. Fans of the show petitioned for a follow-up to be written after the final season left many questions unanswered.[4]On February 12, 2020,Liev Schreiberwrote on his Instagram, "It seems your voices have been heard. Too soon to say how or when, but with a little luck and your continued support, there will be moreRay Donovan."[5][6]Following the announcement of a television film follow-up, in 2021, Showtime's President of Entertainment Gary Levine stated that the audience would be satisfied with the ending of the film, admitting "we did hear from fans, and we are nothing if not responsive to our audience. I think thisRay Donovantwo-hour movie will go a long way to making that landing more graceful. "[7]
Principal photography began in May 2021 and was wrapped in a few months, with the film shot inNew York,ConnecticutandMassachusetts.[8][9][10][11]
Reception
editKerris Dorsey received an honorable mention forTVLine's Performer of the Week ending on January 15, 2022.[12]
Critical response
editOn thereview aggregatorwebsiteRotten Tomatoes,81% of 16 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.4/10. The website's consensus reads: "IfRay Donovan: The Moviedoesn't accomplish everything that a proper final season could have achieved, it nevertheless satisfies with a prologue and epilogue to the fixer's family woes. "[13]
Accolades
edit| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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2022
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Hollywood Critics Association Awards | Best Broadcast Network or Cable Live-Action Television Movie | Ray Donovan: The Movie | Nominated | [14] |
| Creative Arts Emmy Awards | Outstanding Television Movie | David Hollander,Liev Schreiber,Mark Gordon,Bryan Zuriff, Lou Fusaro, Jason Weinberg, and John H. Radulovic |
Nominated | [15] | |
2023
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Critics' Choice Awards | Best Movie Made for Television | Ray Donovan: The Movie | Nominated | [16] |
References
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- ^Rice, Lynette (December 9, 2021)."'Ray Donovan: The Movie' first look: See the actor who plays the younger version of the fixer ".Entertainment Weekly.Archivedfrom the original on January 9, 2022.RetrievedJanuary 9,2022.
- ^Feldman, Dana (December 7, 2021)."'Ray Donovan' Fans Will Get Their Questions Answered With Superb Movie Finale ".Forbes.Archivedfrom the original on January 9, 2022.RetrievedJanuary 9,2022.
- ^Dry, Jude (February 24, 2021)."'Ray Donovan' Feature Film with Liev Schreiber in the Works from Showtime ".IndieWire.Archivedfrom the original on January 9, 2022.RetrievedJanuary 9,2022.
- ^Nemetz, Dave (February 12, 2020)."Ray Donovan Un-Cancelled? 'There Will Be More,' Liev Schreiber Says".TVline.com.Archivedfrom the original on February 13, 2020.RetrievedJanuary 9,2022.
- ^White, Peter (November 22, 2021)."'Ray Donovan': Showtime Unveils Trailer & Sets Premiere For Feature Film Follow-Up ".Deadline.Archivedfrom the original on January 30, 2022.RetrievedJanuary 9,2022.
- ^Flores, Saul (June 6, 2021)."Showtime filming for 'Ray Donovan' in New Haven this week".New Haven Register.Archivedfrom the original on January 16, 2022.RetrievedJanuary 16,2022.
- ^Croke, Karen; Muchnick, Jeanne (June 25, 2022)."'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,' 'Ray Donovan' are back: Crews spotted filming in Westchester ".lohud.Archivedfrom the original on January 19, 2022.RetrievedJanuary 19,2022.
- ^Slane, Kevin (July 8, 2021)."Liev Schreiber, Jon Voight film scenes in Boston for 'Ray Donovan' movie".Boston.com.Archivedfrom the original on January 9, 2022.RetrievedJanuary 9,2022.
- ^Gokhale, Stuti (January 13, 2022)."Where was Ray Donovan: The Movie Filmed?".TheCinemaholic.Archivedfrom the original on January 19, 2022.RetrievedJanuary 19,2022.
- ^"Performer of the Week: Michael C. Hall".TVLine.January 15, 2022.Archivedfrom the original on January 15, 2022.RetrievedJanuary 15,2022.
- ^"Ray Donovan: The Movie".Rotten Tomatoes.Archivedfrom the original on January 18, 2022.RetrievedJanuary 18,2022.
- ^Petski, Denise (July 7, 2022)."This Is Us,Succession,Severance,Ted LassoLead 2022 HCA TV Nominations ".Deadline Hollywood.Archivedfrom the original on July 7, 2022.RetrievedJuly 7,2022.
- ^"2022 Creative Arts Emmys: See full winners list".Entertainment Weekly.September 4, 2022.Archivedfrom the original on September 5, 2022.RetrievedJanuary 11,2023.
- ^Nordyke, Kimberly (January 15, 2023)."Critics Choice Awards: Full List of Winners".The Hollywood Reporter.Archivedfrom the original on January 16, 2023.RetrievedJanuary 16,2023.