Fog City, a new period noir from filmmaker Dan Pritzker, is now in production with a cast that includes Carla Gugino, Miranda Otto, Cooper Koch, Angus Imrie and Sarah Bolger. The film is set during the building of the Golden Gate Bridge in the Depression era and blends historical detail with fictional storylines.
What the film will cover
Pritzker has written and is directing the picture, which explores several interwoven characters against the backdrop of 1930s San Francisco. The central roles named so far are an underground abortionist, a police inspector, a Dust Bowl transplant, a blackmailing socialite and her son. Production is scheduled to shoot through October, alternating locations between San Francisco and Melbourne.
Key cast and production team
- Carla Gugino – cast as Inez Burns (an underground abortionist)
- Cooper Koch – cast as police inspector Steven Walsh
- Sarah Bolger – cast as Liza Orr
- Miranda Otto – cast as Dorothy Hargrove
- Angus Imrie – cast as Martin Hargrove
Supporting names attached include Perry ‘Pez’ Warner, Les Hill, Johnny Carr, Robert Coleby, Russell Dykstra and David Wenham. Pritzker is producing alongside Jon Cornick and Michele Tayler, with Richard Arlook as an executive producer.
"It’s a privilege to work on a story about San Francisco, a city I love, and to bring together such a great group of actors. I’m excited to work with such a talented cast and crew to tell this story."
Background on the filmmaker and some leads
Pritzker is known for historical projects such as the drama Bolden and the silent film Louis. Among the cast, several actors bring recent notable credits: Cooper Koch earned Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for his lead turn in a Ryan Murphy series and has further projects lined up; Angus Imrie has appeared in acclaimed films and television series; and Sarah Bolger and Miranda Otto have substantial credits across film and TV.
| Role | Actor |
|---|---|
| Inez Burns | Carla Gugino |
| Steven Walsh | Cooper Koch |
| Liza Orr | Sarah Bolger |
| Dorothy Hargrove | Miranda Otto |
| Martin Hargrove | Angus Imrie |
For local readers keeping an eye on film production, the cross-continental shooting schedule means the project will be split between San Francisco and Melbourne for the coming months. No UK shoot dates or local (Scotland) links have been announced.
As production progresses, further casting, crew details and release plans are likely to be confirmed. InfoRadar will monitor developments and report any new information relating to the film's schedule and public release.
