'May December' trivia and fun facts
WITHOUT BUDGET
The script was included in the 2020 Black List, which includes projects that are not financed.
MILLION-DOLLAR PURCHASE
Netflix bought the film for $11 million to distribute it in the United States after its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.
IN SHORT TIME
The film was shoot in 23 days.
PORTMAN OFFERED THE PROJECT TO HAYNES
Natalie Portman brought the script to Todd Haynes as a potential collaboration between the two. Haynes bit, as he loved the script, and then suggested Julianne Moore for the role opposite Portman.
USUAL SUSPECTS
Julianne Moore's fifth collaboration with director Todd Haynes after 'Safe', 'Far from Heaven', 'I'm Not There' and 'Wonderstruck'.
PORTMAN DIRECTOR
Natalie Portman was originally considered to direct.
WITHOUT EDWARD LACHMAN
First Todd Haynes film since Velvet Goldmine (1998) to not be shot by Edward Lachman. Instead, May December was shot by Christopher Blauvelt, who was recommended to him by Kelly Reichardt.