Cheaper by the Dozen is an American family-comedy film. It is a remake of the 1959 film and is inspired by the real-life Gilbreth family and based on the novel by Frank Bunker Gilbreth Jr. and his sister Ernestine Gilbreth Carey. The film is directed by Gail Lerner.
Produced by 20th Century Studios, Cheaper by the Dozen will be distributed by Disney+ under Walt Disney Pictures.
Synopsis[]
The raucous exploits of a blended family of 12, the Bakers, as they navigate a hectic home life while simultaneously managing their family business.
Plot[]
Cast[]
- Gabrielle Union as Zoey Baker
- Zach Braff as Paul Baker
- Erika Christensen as Kate
- Timon Kyle Durrett as Dom Clayton
- Journee Brown as Deja
- Kylie Rogers as Ella
- Andre Robinson as DJ
- Caylee Blosenski as Harley
- Aryan Simhadri as Haresh
- Leo Abelo Perry as Luca
- Mykal-Michelle Harris as Luna
- Christian Cote as Bailey
- Sebastian Cote as Bronx
- Luke Prael as Seth
- Brittany Daniel as Melanie
- Cynthia Daniel as Michele (as Cynthia Daniel Hauser)
- Simeon Othello Daise as Chris (as Simeon Daise)
- Alijah Francis as Drag Race Announcer
- Cynthia Murell as Paul's Sister
- Easton Zalamea as Danny Chen
- Kyrie Mcalpin as 8 Year Old Deja
- Nicole Kornet as Calabasas Player
- Carlos Santos as Basketball Announcer
- Bryce Adam Brown as Nerdy Friend #1
- Dylan Kento Curtis as Nerdy Friend #2
- Lauren Gaw as Caylx Receptionist
- Nancy Harding as Real Estate Agent
- Sierra Swartz as Kimmy Baron
- David St. James as Steve Security Guard
- Abby Elliott as Tricia
- Amber Nichole Kellehan as Clerk
- Solomon Stewart as Trent
- Jake T. Getman as Friendly Student
- Matthew Bellows as Calabasas Coach
- June Diane Raphael as Anne
- Lola Raie as Talia
- Erika Medina as Karen Pool Club Mom
- Karen Armstrong as School Receptionist
- John O'Brien as Principal
- Annie Tezuka as Female Shopper
- Christina Anthony as Airline Attendant
- Rafael Cabrera as Neighborhood Man
- Ron Funches as Seth's Neighbor
- Niam Saharan as 3 Year Old Haresh
- Jacob Sandler as Mean Kid #1
- Elias Murphy as 3 Year Old DJ
- Annalyn Black as 4 Year Old Harley
- David Villar as Bert the Birdman
- Logan Sigston as Town Car Driver
- LaTonya Swann as Dancer
- Yorelis Apolinario as Dancer
- Emilie Bezler as Dancer
- Taylor Thomas as Dancer
- Mykell Wilson as Dancer
- Jacob Dimenstein as Dancer (as Jacob Marc Dimenstein)
- Joseph Slaughter as Dancer (as Joe Slaughter)
- Asiel Hardison as Dancer
Uncredited[]
- Kanyinsola F. Agboola as Guest
- Laura Linda Bradley as Pink Lady
- Ren Burttet as Officer
- Teddy Day as Water Gun Kid
- Kendal Evans as Pretentious Pool Mom
- Mathew Trent Hunnicutt as Neighbor
- Marie Kelli as Assistant Coach
- Bryan Kreutz as Pompous Pool Dad
- Cadence Murray as Student
- Radcliff Redding as Zoey's Dad
- Savannah Starr as Trisha's Daughter
- Alaina Wilson as Employee
Production[]
In 2016, Kenya Barris wanted to work with Fox on a new project regarding Cheaper by the Dozen. On August 6, 2019, following the acquisition of 21st Century Fox by Disney, Disney CEO Bob Iger announced that a reboot of Cheaper by the Dozen was in development and that it would premiere on the company's streaming service, Disney+. Gail Lerner was hired to direct the film. Principal photography was scheduled to commence on July 13, 2020, in Los Angeles, California. After filming was halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Disney's new CEO Bob Chapek announced that filming had resumed in November 2020. The film was revealed at the Disney Investors Day, along with the casting of Gabrielle Union. In January 2021, Zach Braff joined the cast.In February 2021, Journee Brown, Kyle Rogers, Andre Robinson, Caylee Blosenski, Aryan Simhaldri, Leo A. Perry, Mykal-Michelle Harris, Christian Cote, Sebastian Cote, and Luke Prael joined the cast as the pair's children.[15] Erika Christensen would be added to the cast in April.
Filming had begun in Los Angeles by April 2021.
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