All's Faire in Love
2009 American film
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All's Faire in Love is a 2009 American romantic comedy film directed by Scott Marshall and written by R. A. White and Jeffrey Ray Wine. The film stars Owen Benjamin as Will, a college student who is assigned to work at a renaissance fair by his professor (Cedric the Entertainer) after missing several classes, and Christina Ricci as Kate, an investment banker who leaves her job to work at the fair.
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| Directed by | Scott Marshall |
| Written by | R.A. White Jeffrey Ray Wine |
| Produced by | Scott Reed Ron Singer |
| Starring | Owen Benjamin Christina Ricci Chris Wylde Matthew Lillard Cedric the Entertainer Louise Griffiths Martin Klebba Ann-Margret |
| Cinematography | Mark Irwin |
| Edited by | Josh Muscatine Tara Timpone |
| Music by | Jeff Cardoni |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The film was shot primarily at the Michigan Renaissance Festival. Local residents, costumed participants and fairegoers were used as extras.[1]
The film was originally titled Ye Olde Times but was renamed in late September 2008.[2] Jack Black and Lindsay Lohan were attached at one point to star in the film.[3]
Cast
- Owen Benjamin as Will
- Christina Ricci as Kate
- Louise Griffiths as Jo
- Chris Wylde as Prince Rank
- Cedric the Entertainer as Professor Shockworthy
- Matthew Lillard as Crockett
- Ann-Margret as Mrs. Banks
- Martin Klebba as Count Le Petite
- Sandra Taylor as Princess Jeanette
- Bill Engvall as Mr. Mendelson
- Dave Sheridan as Jester Roy / Horny
- Peter Ransom as General Tsoe
- Nadine Velazquez as Mathilde
Production
In May 2007, it was announced that Jack Black, Tim Robbins, Cary Elwes, Will Arnett and John C. Reilly were attached to star in a romantic comedy called Ye Olde Times, with R.A. White making his directorial debut based on a screenplay he also wrote.[4] In November 2007, Matthew Lillard, Orlando Jones and David Arquette were reported to have joined the cast of the film, Justin Chatwin being attached to star as the male lead.[5] In March 2008, Lindsay Lohan was announced as the female lead.[6]
In September 2008, Owen Benjamin, Christina Ricci and Cedric the Entertainer stepped in to replace Chatwin, Lohan and Black respectively, with Bill Engvall, Louise Griffiths and Ann-Margret joining the cast in supporting roles. It was also reported that Scott Marshall would replace R.A. White as director, the film being renamed All's Faire in Love.[7]
Release
The North American premiere was at the SoCal Independent Film Festival on September 9, 2009 in Huntington Beach, CA.[8] The film premiered on the grounds of the Michigan Renaissance Festival on September 30, 2009.[9] Two years later, the film was released to Regal Entertainment theaters on October 28, 2011.[10]
