Cyrano (film)
Cyrano is an upcoming American-British musical drama film directed by Joe Wright and written by Erica Schmidt, based on Schmidt's 2018 stage musical of the same name, itself based on the Edmond Rostand play Cyrano de Bergerac. The film stars Peter Dinklage, Haley Bennett, Ben Mendelsohn, Brian Tyree Henry and Kelvin Harrison Jr.
| Cyrano | |
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| Directed by | Joe Wright |
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| Screenplay by | Erica Schmidt |
| Based on | Cyrano by
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| Music by | Bryce Dessner |
| Cinematography | Seamus McGarvey |
| Edited by | Valerio Bonelli |
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| Distributed by | United Artists Releasing |
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| Country | United States United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Cast
- Peter Dinklage as Cyrano de Bergerac
- Haley Bennett as Roxanne
- Ben Mendelsohn as De Guiche
- Brian Tyree Henry
- Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Christian
Production
It was announced in August 2020 that Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer had acquired the rights to the film, which was written by Erica Schmidt, based on her stage musical Cyrano. The film will be produced by Working Title Films, and Joe Wright was set to direct. Peter Dinklage and Haley Bennett will reprise their roles from the stage musical, with Ben Mendelsohn and Brian Tyree Henry also cast.[1] Kelvin Harrison Jr. would join in September.[2]
Principal photography began in Sicily in October 2020.[3]
Release
The film is scheduled to be released in 2022.[4]
References
- Fleming Jr., Mike (August 4, 2020). "MGM Lands 'Cyrano'; Joe Wright-Directed Working Title Stage Adaptation Stars Peter Dinklage, Haley Bennett, Brian Tyree Henry & Ben Mendelsohn". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
- N'Duka, Amanda (September 18, 2020). "Kelvin Harrison Jr. Joins Peter Dinklage In 'Cyrano' Musical At MGM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 18, 2020.
- Daniels, Nia (September 8, 2020). "GoT's Peter Dinklage to film Cyrano in Sicily". The Knowledge Online. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
- https://www.thethings.com/game-of-thrones-star-peter-dinklage-features-in-netflix-thriller-i-care-a-lot/