Reykjavik is an upcoming American historical political drama film written and directed by Michael Russell Gunn in his feature directorial debut. Set during the 1986 ReykjavÃÂk Summit, it stars Jeff Daniels, Jared Harris, and J. K. Simmons. The ensemble cast also includes Hope Davis, Branka KatiÃÂ, Aya Cash, Guy Burnet, John Ross Bowie, Adrian Rawlins, and Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson.
Writer and director Michael Russell Gunn spent several years conducting research for the film. He interviewed former Secretary of State George Shultz before his 2021 death, and was given transcripts from the 1986 summit.
Jeff Daniels, Jared Harris, and J. K. Simmons joined the cast on 5 August 2024. Hope Davis, Branka KatiÃÂ, and Aya Cash joined the cast on 15 October 2024. Guy Burnet, John Ross Bowie, Adrian Rawlins, and Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson were announced as cast members on 29 October 2024.
In addition to ten main actors, the film employed over 100 supporting actors.
Gunn was able to utilize Iceland's production rebate program to film on location. Filming began on 15 October 2024 in ReykjavÃÂk. The majority of filming took place at Höfði, the actual site of the 1986 summit, which cost 6.3 million króna to rent from the city of ReykjavÃÂk. Sæbraut, a local road in the city, was closed for filming purposes on 19 October and 26 October. Additional filming locations included the Blue Lagoon, , , and Reykjanes. Filming was expected to be completed by mid-November 2024. Magdalena Górka served as the cinematographer.
Pete Souza, who photographed the 1986 summit, also conducted the on-set photography for the film.
Mike Sale and Laura Yanovich edited the film.