Written by James Ivory
Producer Peter Spears optioned the novel before it was even published after he read an early draft in 2007. In the early stages of development, Shia LaBeouf reportedly read for a lead role and was attached to the project until the production company felt that a change was necessary after LaBeouf’s high profile troubles in the public eye.
The film is dedicated to actor Bill Paxton, who died in February 2017. Brian Swardson, the husband of producer Peter Spears, was Bill Paxton’s best friend and agent. Paxton visited the set in Italy and became friends with director Luca Guadagnino. Guadagnino dedicated the film in honor of Paxton.
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