The Art of Racing in the Rain (film)

The Art of Racing in the Rain is an upcoming 2019 American comedy-drama film directed by Simon Curtis and written by Mark Bomback, based on the 2008 novel of the same name by author Garth Stein. The film stars Milo Ventimiglia, Amanda Seyfried and Kevin Costner.

The film is scheduled to be released on August 9, 2019, by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures under the 20th Century Fox banner.

Plot
Enzo, a dog owned by Denny and Eve Swift, reflects in this film about his relationship with his human family and being around in times of need.

Cast

 * Milo Ventimiglia as Denny Swift
 * Amanda Seyfried as Eve Swift
 * Kevin Costner as the voice of Enzo
 * McKinley Belcher III as Mark Finn
 * Gary Cole
 * Kathy Baker
 * Ryan Kiera Armstrong as Zoe
 * Martin Donovan
 * Giacomo Finn

Production
In July 2009, Universal Pictures bought the film rights to the prize-winning novel The Art of Racing in the Rain. The project has not been able to find a director. After the project came to a halt with Universal Studios, Walt Disney Studios acquired the rights in January 2016. The film adaptation was to be produced by Neal H. Moritz through his Original Film production company.

In 2017, screenwriter Mark Bomback revealed that the project was now set up at 20th Century Fox, saying, "I'm hoping the third time's the charm, and I'm optimistic that next year will be when it finally goes into production."

Principal photography on the film began on May 9, 2018 in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Release
It is scheduled to be released on August 9, 2019. by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures under the 20th Century Fox banner.