Uncut Gems

Uncut Gems is an upcoming American crime comedy-drama, directed by Josh and Benny Safdie, from a screenplay by the Safdies and Ronald Bronstein. It stars Mike Francesa, Adam Sandler, Lakeith Stanfield, Idina Menzel, Judd Hirsch, Eric Bogosian, and Pom Klementieff.

Cast

 * Adam Sandler as Howard Ratner
 * Lakeith Stanfield
 * Idina Menzel
 * Judd Hirsch
 * Eric Bogosian
 * Pom Klementieff as Lexus
 * Mike Francesa
 * The Weeknd
 * Trinidad James
 * Kevin Garnett
 * Jennifer Sacks
 * Tommy Kiminik as Nico

Production
In May 2016, it was announced Josh and Benny Safdie, would direct the film, from a screenplay they wrote alongside Ronald Bronstein. The film will be executive produced by Emma Tillinger Koskoff and Martin Scorsese, with Elara Pictures and RT Features producing the film. In May 2017, Jonah Hill joined the cast of the film, with Scott Rudin, Eli Bush, Sebastian Bear-McClard and Oscar Boyson joining as producers, and A24 distributing. In April 2018, Adam Sandler joined the cast of the film, replacing Hill. In August 2018, Eric Bogosian and Judd Hirsch joined the cast of the film. In September 2018, Lakeith Stanfield and Idina Menzel joined the cast of the film, with Netflix acquiring international distribution rights to the film. In October 2018, it was revealed that The Weeknd, Trinidad James and Pom Klementieff had joined the cast of the film. In November 2018, Kevin Garnett joined the cast. Amar’e Stoudemire and Joel Embiid were also considered for the role.

Filming
Principal photography began in September 2018, in New York City. Production concluded on November 15, 2018.