The School for Good and Evil Budget
FantasyComedyAdventure2h 29mUpdated
Synopsis
Best friends Sophie and Agatha navigate an enchanted school for young heroes and villains — and find themselves on opposing sides of the battle between good and evil.
What is known about the production of The School for Good and Evil?
"The School for Good and Evil," a fantasy released in 2022, was directed by Paul Feig and stars Sofia Wylie, Sophia Anne Caruso. The production budget has not been publicly disclosed, though Feigco Entertainment, Jane Startz Productions, Roth Films produced the film, making it a notable entry in the fantasy landscape whose financial details remain private.
Key Budget Allocation Categories
While specific budget breakdowns are not publicly available, typical cost drivers for a fantasy production like this include:
- Casting: Fiona Weir was appointed casting director.
- Filming & Locations: According to Feig, filming on location was essential in order to avoid overusing special effects.
- Post-Production: After the film wrapped, Feig began editing, Feig hoped for the film's world to have a sense of realism, despite its magical aspects, which he tried to keep elemental; an example is the stymph.
- Marketing & Release: Film marketer Lee Schroder served as The School for Good and Evil publicist.
What were the major cost factors in The School for Good and Evil?
Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "The School for Good and Evil."
- Casting: Casting is one of the primary cost drivers in fantasy productions of this scale.
- Filming: Filming & Locations is one of the primary cost drivers in fantasy productions of this scale.
- Post-Production: Post-Production is one of the primary cost drivers in fantasy productions of this scale.
The School for Good and Evil Production History
Fiona Weir was appointed casting director. Feig made note to select talented, nice, and cooperative actors; Chainani stated casting was based on talent, not looks. Characters were reinterpreted to "make sure [their] spirit ...
According to Feig, filming on location was essential in order to avoid overusing special effects. Netflix was unable to shoot the production at its Shepperton Studios in Surrey, because it was too small; they decided to instead film at Northern Ireland for the first time. Feig selected its city Belfast as the filming location, as he had friends who had shot there, including production members from Game of Thrones (2011 to 2019).
Awards and Recognition
1 win total
Critical Reception
GamesRadar+, GoldDerby, and The Cinemaholic described reviews as "mixed", while Time and HuffPost said they were "mostly negative". According to The Independent, journalists were "quick to tear apart" the film. Metacritic ranked it the fifteenth-worst-rated film of 2022, citing reviewers' criticisms of it as "a campy, underdeveloped, and overstuffed Harry Potter knock-off that was a slog to sit through".
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did it cost to make The School for Good and Evil (2022)?
The production budget has not been publicly disclosed.
How much did The School for Good and Evil (2022) earn at the box office?
Box office figures are not publicly available.
Was The School for Good and Evil (2022) profitable?
Insufficient data for a profitability assessment.
What were the biggest costs in producing The School for Good and Evil?
Specific cost breakdowns are not publicly available.
How does The School for Good and Evil's budget compare to similar fantasy films?
Without a confirmed budget, comparison is not possible.
Did The School for Good and Evil (2022) go over budget?
There are no widely reported accounts of significant budget overruns for this production. However, studios rarely disclose precise budget overrun figures publicly. The reported production budget reflects the final estimated cost.
What awards did The School for Good and Evil (2022) win?
1 win total.
Who directed The School for Good and Evil and who were the key crew members?
Directed by Paul Feig, written by Paul Feig, David Magee, Laura Solon, shot by John Schwartzman, with music by Theodore Shapiro, edited by Brent White.
Where was The School for Good and Evil filmed?
The School for Good and Evil was filmed in United States of America. According to Feig, filming on location was essential in order to avoid overusing special effects. Netflix was unable to shoot the production at its Shepperton Studios in Surrey, because it was too small; they decided to instead film at Northern Ireland for the first time. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
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