Bill (film)

Bill is a 2007 comedy film written and directed by Bernie Goldmann and Melisa Wallick.

Plot

Bill (Aaron Eckhart) is fed up with his life, wife (Elizabeth Banks), and job. He finds himself the reluctant mentor of an unruly teenager (Logan Lerman). His life hits an all time low when he catches his wife having an affair with a local news anchor, but with the kid as his inspiration, he regains his lost sense of self.

Production

The film was shot in St. Louis, Missouri from June 11 - July 20, 2006; the school scenes of the film were shot at Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School (MICDS) and additional scenes were filmed at Washington University in St. Louis. Although shot in the St. Louis area, the setting of the movie is Minnesota, as indicated by the license plates of vehicles, and a "Twin Cities Realty" for-sale sign.

Premiere

The film officially premiered on September 8, 2007 at the Toronto International Film Festival and was immediately picked up for distribution.

Recasting

Lindsay Lohan was originally cast as "Lucy", but she dropped out because of "creative differences". She was replaced by Jessica Alba. Amanda Peet was also going to star in the film as well, but dropped out around the same time that Lohan did as well. Peet was instantly replaced by Elizabeth Banks.

Cast

Aaron Eckhart - Bill
Jessica Alba - Lucy
Elizabeth Banks - Jess
Timothy Olyphant - Chip
Logan Lerman - The Kid
Craig Bierko - Sargeant
Marisa Coughlan - Laura
Kristen Wiig - Jane Whitman
Jason Sudeikis - Jim Whitman
Todd Luiso - John Jr.
Daniel Byington - Golfer
Reed Diamond - Paul
Paul Goetz - Tom the Fireworks Cashier
Adam Hackbarth - Coffee Shop Patron
Ana Lucasey - Sarah Sheldon
Julia Pace Mitchell - Dana (attached)
Brad Schmidt - Jimmy
Elise Thorpe - Kelly
Andy Zou - Donald Choo

External links

• Bill - Official Site
• Coming Soon.net - Lindsay Lohan mentions the film in this article
• Lindsay Lohan Leaves Bill Due To Scheduling Conflicts