Andorra (film)
| Andorra | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Fred Schepisi |
| Produced by |
Lizzette Atkins Jamie Bialkower |
| Written by |
Peter Cameron (novel) Jamie Bialkower (screenplay) |
| Based on |
Andorra by Peter Cameron |
| Starring |
Guy Pearce Toni Collette Gillian Anderson |
| Cinematography | Ian Baker |
Production company |
Jump Street Films Unicorn Films |
| Distributed by |
Celluloid Dreams Sharmill Films |
| Country |
Australia United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $12 million |
Andorra is an upcoming 2017 American drama film directed by Fred Schepisi, based on the 1997 novel of the same name by the author Peter Cameron, the film stars Guy Pearce, Gillian Anderson and Toni Collette. Principal photography for the film in early 2017. The film is schedule to be released later in the year.
Plot
Alexander Fox (Guy Pearce) leaves the US to start a new life in the tiny nation of Andorra. Quickly drawn to a tall Australian blonde (Toni Collette) and the heartbroken daughter of the town matriarch (Gillian Anderson), he finds himself the prime suspect in a murder investigation.
Cast
- Guy Pearce as Alexander Fox
- Gillian Anderson as Miss Jean Quay
- Joanna Lumley as Mrs. Quay
- Toni Collette as Mrs. Dent
- Clive Owen as Mr. Dent
- Riccardo Scamarcio as Lt. Afgroni
- Vanessa Redgrave as Mrs. Reinhardt
- Essie Davis as Nancy Quay
- Eamon Farren as Vere
Production
The film is based on the novel of the same name by Peter Cameron, with a screenplay adapted by Cameron and Jamie Bialkower, who also co-produced for the film. On May 9, 2016, Clive Owen joined the cast, as the main character Alexander Fox.[1] Owen also worked with director Fred Schepisi in Words and Pictures (2013), which received solid reviews. Gillian Anderson, Toni Collette and Joanna Lumley joined the cast on September 13, 2016.[2][3]
On November 16, 2016, it was announced that Guy Pearce will replace Clive Owen as the lead, while Owen will play the supporting part of Mr. Dent. Vanessa Redgrave has also joined the cast.[4]
Principal photography is scheduled to commence in April 2017 in Italy and some other locations in Europe, with David Nichols from Cineroma as the Italian production partner. Post production will follow in Australia.
Release
The film is scheduled to be released in 2017, Sharmill Films was previously announced as the Australian distributor, Celluloid Dreams now controls world rights including Australia and Italy.[5]
References
- ↑ "Clive Owen Joins Cast of Fred Schepisi's 'Andorra'". May 9, 2016.
- ↑ "Toni Collette, Gillian Anderson Join Fred Schepisi's 'Andorra'". September 13, 2016.
- ↑ "Toni Collette, Gillian Anderson, Joanna Lumley Headed To 'Andorra' With Clive Owen". September 13, 2016.
- ↑ Tartaglione, Nancy (November 16, 2016). "'Andorra': Guy Pearce, Vanessa Redgrave Join Cast; Clive Owen Shifts Role". Deadline. Retrieved November 17, 2016.
- ↑ "Celluloid Dreams – Line-up & Upcoming – 2016". Celluloid Dreams. Retrieved October 19, 2016.
External links
- Andorra at the Internet Movie Database
- Andorra at AllMovie