Firebrand (2023 film)

Firebrand is an upcoming historical drama film directed by Karim Aïnouz with a screenplay by Jessica and Henrietta Ashworth. It is based on the 2013 novel Queen's Gambit by Elizabeth Fremantle and focuses on Katherine Parr, the sixth and final wife of Henry VIII. The film stars Alicia Vikander, Jude Law, Sam Riley, Eddie Marsan, Simon Russell Beale, and Erin Doherty.

Firebrand
Directed byKarim Aïnouz
Screenplay by
  • Jessica Ashworth
  • Henrietta Ashworth
Based onQueen's Gambit
by Elizabeth Fremantle
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyHélène Louvart
Production
companies
  • Brouhaha Entertainment
  • Magnolia Mae Films
Release date
  • 21 May 2023 (2023-05-21) (Cannes)
Running time
120 minutes[1]
LanguageEnglish

The film marks Aïnouz first directorial effort in the English language.

Firebrand will premiere at the 76th Cannes Film Festival on May 21, 2023, where it is selected to compete for Palme d'Or.

Premise

Centers around Catherine Parr, the sixth and final wife of Henry VIII.

Cast

Production

The film was announced during the 2021 American Film Market. Karim Aïnouz was set to direct, with Michelle Williams and Jude Law cast to star.[2] In March 2022, Alicia Vikander joined the cast, replacing Williams.[3] In May, Sam Riley, Eddie Marsan, Simon Russell Beale and Erin Doherty were among the additional cast announced for the film.[4]

Filming had begun by April 2022, with production taking place at Haddon Hall in Bakewell, Derbyshire until June.[5]

Release

Firebrand was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival,[6] where it will have its world premiere on 21 May 2023.[7]

References
  1. "FIREBRAND". Festival de Cannes. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  2. Fleming, Mike Jr. (27 October 2021). "Hot AFM Package: Michelle Williams & Jude Law In 'Firebrand;' Karim Aïnouz Directs Drama On Catherine Parr, Final Wife Of Henry VIII". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
  3. Grobar, Matt (10 March 2022). "Alicia Vikander Replaces Michelle Williams As Queen Catherine Parr In Karim Ainouz's Firebrand". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 10 March 2022.
  4. Bamigboye, Baz (9 May 2022). "Firebrand Entourage for Film Queen Alicia Vikander Includes Sam Riley And Eddie Marsan". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
  5. Pring, Faith (4 April 2022). "Insider confirms Jude Law is currently filming new movie Firebrand in Derbyshire". Derby Telegraph. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
  6. Roxborough, Scott (13 April 2023). "Cannes Film Festival Unveils 2023 Lineup (Updating Live)". The Hollywood Repoter.
  7. mraultpauillac (10 May 2023). "The Screenings Guide of the 76th Festival de Cannes". Festival de Cannes. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
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