Then Came You Movie Storyline. Annabelle (Kathie Lee Gifford), a lonely widow, plans a trip around the world, with her husband’s ashes in tow, to visit the places they loved in the movies. Eventually, she arrives at the Inn in Loch Lomond, run by Howard, a Scotsman (played by Ferguson). In the first stop on her planned journey, the two meet and their life is changed forever with a second chance at love.
Then Came You is a 2020 American romantic comedy film directed by Adriana Trigiani, from a screenplay by Kathie Lee Gifford. It stars Craig Ferguson, Gifford, Ford Kiernan, Phyllida Law and Elizabeth Hurley. The film was theatrically released in the United States on September 30, 2020, by Vertical Entertainment.
In September 2020, Vertical Entertainment acquired distribution rights to the film, and set it for a September 30, 2020, one-night theatrical release, before a video on demand release on October 2, 2020.
In May 2018, it was announced Kathie Lee Gifford and Craig Ferguson had joined the cast of the film, with Adriana Trigiani directing from a screenplay by Gifford. Brett James would compose original music for the film with lyrics written by Gifford, with the theme song being titled “Love Me to Death” sung by Gifford.
The film’s ‘phenomenal’ Scottish filming location
Matthew Weiner, the producer of a Hollywood film being shot in Scotland has described the Argyll and Bute area as “phenomenal”. Love You To Death, starring Scottish former Late Late Show presenter Craig Ferguson and actress Kathie Lee Gifford, is being filmed at various locations including Lochgilphead town centre, Inveraray and Cairndow.
The film’s 140 cast and crew have been accommodated at Drimsynie, Lochgilphead, and producer Matthew Weiner praised the area and its people. He said: “Our experience of filming in Argyll and Scotland as a whole has been phenomenal, we have never felt so welcomed and supported as Americans.
“Every view is a postcard! In particular I would like to thank Argyll and Bute Council, Creative Scotland Screen Commission and all the people in Argyll who welcomed us along the way.
“Filming in Lochgilphead has been one of our highlights. It’s a beautiful, historic lochside town which services film so well.
“I cannot thank the people of Lochgilphead enough for their hospitality. As a New Yorker, I will be going home without a question in my head that I will be returning to Scotland and Argyll.”
Argyll and Bute Film Office and roads team, along with Creative Scotland, helped facilitate the production. In the film Gifford’s character Annabelle is a lonely widow who goes on her travels with her husband’s ashes to visit places the couple saw and loved in films.
While visiting Loch Fyne, she meets Scotsman Craig Ferguson and her plans change dramatically. The filming follows Hollywood blockbuster Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom which was filmed at Glen Mallan Jetty in Arrochar.
Local councillor Aileen Morton added: “I’m thrilled to hear how much the cast and crew of Love You To Death have enjoyed being in Argyll and Bute, and I’ve heard there was a real buzz about Lochgilphead when the filming was taking place there.
“And as much as it’s great fun to have these productions taking place on our doorstep, there are also real economic benefits attached.
“We will continue to welcome productions such as this and encourage anyone who is looking for a beautiful and welcoming film location to choose Argyll and Bute.”
Then Came You (2020)
Directed by: Adriana Trigiani
Starring: Craig Ferguson, Kathie Lee Gifford, Ford Kiernan, Phyllida Law, Elizabeth Hurley, Hannah Young, Katarina Demetriades, Rosemary Dickson, Calum Chisholm
Screenplay by: Kathie Lee Gifford
Production Design by: Andy Harris
Cinematography by: Reynaldo Villalobos
Film Editing by: Vito DeSario
Costume Design by: Michael Herz
Set Decoration by: Anne-Marie Coulter
Art Direction by: Stephen Mason
Music by: Brett James, Kathie Lee Gifford, Sal Olivari
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for sexual material and some strong language.
Distributed by: Vertical Entertainment
Release Date: October 2, 2020
