All's Faire in Love is a 2009 romantic comedy film directed by Scott Marshall and written by R. A. White and Jeffrey Ray Wine. The film stars Owen Benjamin as Will, a college student who is assigned to work at a renaissance fair by his professor (Cedric the Entertainer) after missing several classes, and Christina Ricci as Kate, an investment banker who leaves her job to work at the fair.

All's Faire in Love
Promotional poster
Directed by	Scott Marshall
Written by	R.A. White Jeffrey Ray Wine
Starring	Owen Benjamin Christina Ricci Chris Wylde Matthew Lillard Cedric the Entertainer Louise Griffiths Martin Klebba Ann-Margret
Cinematography	Mark Irwin
Edited by	Josh Muscatine Tara Timpone
Music by	Jeff Cardoni
Release dates	September 17, 2009 (2009-09-17) (SoCal Independent Film Festival) October 28, 2011 (2011-10-28) (United States)
Country	United States
Language	English

The film was shot primarily at the Michigan Renaissance Festival. Local residents, costumed participants and fairegoers were used as extras.[1]

The film was originally titled Ye Olde Times but was renamed in late September 2008.[2] Jack Black and Lindsay Lohan were attached at one point to star in the film.[3]

Cast

• Owen Benjamin as Will
• Christina Ricci as Kate
• Louise Griffiths as Jo
• Chris Wylde as Prince Rank
• Cedric the Entertainer as Professor Shockworthy
• Matthew Lillard as Crockett
• Ann-Margret as Mrs. Banks
• Martin Klebba as Count Le Petite
• Sandra Taylor as Princess Jeanette
• Bill Engvall as Mr. Mendelson
• Dave Sheridan as Jester Roy / Horny
• Peter Ransom as General Tsoe

Production

In May 2007, it was announced that Jack Black, Tim Robbins, Cary Elwes, Will Arnett and John C. Reilly are attached to star in a romantic comedy called Ye Olde Times, with R.A. White making his directorial debut based on a screenplay he also wrote.[4] In November 2007, it was reported that Matthew Lillard, Orlando Jones and David Arquette joined the cast of the film, Justin Chatwin being attached to star as the male lead.[5] In March 2008, it was revealed that Lindsay Lohan is on board to play the female lead in the film.[6] In September 2008, it was announced that Owen Benjamin, Christina Ricci and Cedric the Entertainer stepped in to replace Chatwin, Lohan and Black respectively, Bill Engvall, Louise Griffiths and Ann-Margret joining the cast in supporting roles. It was also reported that Scott Marshall will replace R.A. White as director, the film being renamed All's Faire in Love.[7]

Release

The North American premiere was at the SoCal Independent Film Festival on September 9, 2009 in Huntington Beach, CA.[8] The film premiered on the grounds of the Michigan Renaissance Festival on September 30, 2009.[9] Two years later, the film was released to Regal Entertainment theaters on October 28, 2011.[10]

References

External links

• All's Faire in Love at IMDb
• All's Faire in Love at Rotten Tomatoes

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