Production of Anderson 's adaptation of Thomas Pynchon 's 2009 novel '' Inherent Vice '' began in May 2013 , and ended in August of the same year . The film marked the first time that Pynchon allowed his work to be adapted for the screen , and saw Anderson work with Phoenix for a second time . The supporting cast includes Owen Wilson , Reese Witherspoon , Jena Malone , Martin Short , Benicio Del Toro , Katherine Waterston , Josh Brolin , Peter McRobbie , Michael K. Williams , and Eric Roberts . Following its release in December 2014 , the film received two nominations at the 87th Academy Awards : Anderson for Best Adapted Screenplay and Mark Bridges for Best Costume Design
87th Academy Awards
87th Academy Awards
Paul Thomas Anderson