Dig (2022) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

Chronological development and market release of the thriller film.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

Ensemble Assembly

Lead actors Thomas Jane and Harlow Jane are announced, followed by the official casting of Emile Hirsch and Liana Liberato to complete the thriller's ensemble.

Key Events

• Casting Announcement — Lead actors Thomas Jane and Harlow Jane are announced for the film. Characters: Scott Brennan, Jane Brennan Location: Production Office

Filming & Production

Principal photography begins in New Mexico, expanding across multiple counties as the cast commits to the shoot.

Key Events

• Principal Photography Begins — Filming officially commences in late April 2021. Characters: Scott Brennan, Jane Brennan, Victor, Lola Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Filming Locations Established — Production expands to additional New Mexico filming sites. Characters: Scott Brennan, Jane Brennan Location: Doña Ana County, New Mexico
• Supporting Cast Casting — Emile Hirsch and Liana Liberato are officially cast in June 2021. Characters: Victor, Lola Location: Production Office

Post-Production & Distribution

The project enters post-production while distribution rights are secured by Screen Media Films and later Saban Films.

Key Events

• Post-Production Phase — Filming concludes and the project enters post-production. Characters: Scott Brennan, Jane Brennan, Victor, Lola Location: Editing Suite
• International Rights Acquired — Screen Media Films secures international distribution rights. Characters: Scott Brennan Location: Distribution Office
• Domestic Distribution Deal — Saban Films acquires domestic distribution rights in November 2021. Characters: Scott Brennan Location: Saban Films Office

Release & Reception

The film launches simultaneously in theaters and on VOD, followed by the aggregation of critical reviews and final ratings.

Key Events

• Theatrical & VOD Release — Film premieres in theaters and on VOD on September 23, 2022. Characters: Scott Brennan, Jane Brennan, Victor, Lola Location: Cinemas & Digital Platforms
• Critical Reception Aggregation — Rotten Tomatoes begins aggregating professional critic reviews. Characters: Scott Brennan Location: Review Aggregator Website
• Rating Finalization — Film receives a 29% positive rating with a 4.4/10 average. Characters: Scott Brennan Location: Rotten Tomatoes

Story Breakdown

• Casting Strategy — Selection and announcement of the core ensemble cast.
  • Lead Actors — Thomas Jane and Harlow Jane secured early.
  • Supporting Cast — Emile Hirsch and Liana Liberato joined in June.
• Filming Execution — Principal photography logistics and location management.
  • Primary Location — Las Cruces, New Mexico base.
  • Secondary Location — Doña Ana County expansion.
• Post-Production — Editing, sound design, and finalization phase.
  • Editing Suite — Raw footage compilation and cuts.
  • Sound Mixing — Audio post-production and scoring.
• Distribution Rights — Acquisition of international and domestic licenses.
  • International Rights — Secured by Screen Media Films.
  • Domestic Rights — Acquired by Saban Films in November.
• Release Strategy — Simultaneous theatrical and digital launch plan.
  • Theatrical Run — Cinema premiere on September 23.
  • VOD Launch — Digital platform release same day.
• Critical Reception — Aggregation and analysis of professional reviews.
  • Rotten Tomatoes — 29% positive rating from 14 critics.
  • Average Score — 4.4 out of 10 rating tally.

Directed by

K. Asher Levin

Key Cast

• Thomas Jane — Scott Brennan
• Harlow Jane — Jane Brennan
• Emile Hirsch — Victor
• Liana Liberato — Lola
• Makana David — Tommy