The Northman

The Northman is an upcoming historical thriller film directed by Robert Eggers, who co-wrote the screenplay with Sjón. Set at the turn of the 10th century in Iceland, it stars Alexander Skarsgård as Nordic prince Amleth, who seeks revenge after his father is murdered.

The Northman
Directed byRobert Eggers
Produced by
Screenplay by
Starring
CinematographyJarin Blaschke
Edited byLouise Ford
Production
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Cast

Production

In October 2019, it was announced that Robert Eggers would direct an epic Viking revenge saga, which he would also co-write with Sjón. Nicole Kidman, Alexander Skarsgård, Anya Taylor-Joy, Bill Skarsgård, and Willem Dafoe were in talks to join the film.[1] They would all be confirmed in December, along with the addition of Claes Bang to the cast.[2] The film was officially in preparation in December 2019 and would begin filming in Belfast in 2020.[3][4] In August 2020, Björk, along with her daughter Ísadóra Bjarkardóttir Barney, Kate Dickie and Ethan Hawke joined the cast of the film, with Focus Features distributing in North America, and Universal Pictures distributing internationally.[5][6][7] In September 2020, Bill Skarsgård announced he had departed the film due to scheduling conflicts.[8]

Principal photography was to begin in March 2020,[9] but it was halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[10] Filming started in August 2020[11] at Torr Head, County Antrim and Ballygally near Larne in Northern Ireland.[9] In September 2020, the team began filming in Malin on the scenic Inishowen Peninsula in County Donegal.[12][13] Filming was completed in early December 2020.[14]

References
  1. N'Duka, Amanda (October 16, 2019). "Nicole Kidman, Alexander Skarsgård, Anja Taylor-Joy, Bill Skarsgård, Willem Dafoe In Talks To Lead 'The Northman' From Robert Eggers". Deadline. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
  2. N'Duka, Amanda (December 18, 2019). "'The Square's Claes Bang Joins Alexander Skarsgård & Nicole Kidman In New Regency's 'The Northman'". Deadline. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
  3. Cook, Laurence (December 2, 2019). "UK Greenlit: Get Cast in Robert Eggers' Epic Viking Saga". Backstage.com. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
  4. "The Northman - Production List | Film & Television Industry Alliance". ProductionList.com. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
  5. Perez, Rodrigo (August 19, 2020). "Björk & Kate Dickey Join Robert Eggers' 'The Northman' Viking Revenge Movie". The Playlist. Retrieved August 19, 2020.
  6. Grater, Tom (August 20, 2020). "'The Northman' Begins Filming In Ireland; Bjork Joins Cast Of Robert Eggers Viking Pic". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
  7. Hussey, Allison (August 20, 2020). "Björk Joins Cast of Viking Revenge Movie The Northman". Pitchfork. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
  8. Manusco, Vinnie (September 4, 2020). "Exclusive: Bill Skarsgård Drops Out of Robert Eggers' Viking Epic 'The Northman'". Collider. Retrieved September 4, 2020.
  9. Sharf, Zack (August 20, 2020). "Robert Eggers' 'Northman' Sets Revealed as Filming Starts with Dafoe, Kidman, and Björk". IndieWire. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
  10. "Coronavirus fears halt Line of Duty filming in Northern Ireland". Belfast Telegraph. March 16, 2020. Retrieved March 16, 2020.
  11. "Q&A with Claes Bang | Anthem Magazine". anthemmagazine.com. August 13, 2020. Retrieved August 14, 2020.
  12. "Five Fingers Strand". TheWildAtlanticWay.com. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
  13. Maguire, Stephen (September 1, 2020). "Irish village getting ready to welcome Hollywood stars for major film shoot". Irish Mirror. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
  14. Sharf, Zach (December 11, 2020). "Robert Eggers Wraps Production on Star-Studded Viking Epic 'The Northman'". IndieWire. Retrieved December 12, 2020.
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