Untitled Nora Fingscheidt project

Nora Fingscheidt is directing an untitled drama film, from a screenplay by Christopher McQuarrie, based on the 2009 British miniseries Unforgiven written by Sally Wainwright. It stars Sandra Bullock as a woman who attempts to rebuild her life after serving time in prison for committing a violent crime. The film also stars Viola Davis, Aisling Franciosi, Rob Morgan, Vincent D'Onofrio, Jon Bernthal, Richard Thomas, Linda Emond and Emma Nelson.

Untitled Nora Fingscheidt project
Directed byNora Fingscheidt
Produced by
Written byChristopher McQuarrie
Based onUnforgiven
by Sally Wainwright
Starring
CinematographyGuillermo Navarro
Edited byStephan Bechinger
Production
companies
Distributed byNetflix
Country
  • United States
  • Germany
LanguageEnglish

An American-German co-production, the film is produced by Bullock, Graham King and Veronica Ferres, and will be released by Netflix. Filming began in Vancouver in February 2020 and concluded in October 2020.

Cast

Production

In August 2010, it was announced that Graham King would produce Unforgiven, a feature film adaptation of the 2009 British miniseries of the same name, through his GK Films banner. Christopher McQuarrie was hired to write the screenplay, which was being tailored for Angelina Jolie to play the lead role.[1][2] In November 2011, Scott Frank was hired to rewrite and direct Unforgiven, as McQuarrie was busy directing Jack Reacher.[3][4] In June 2013, it was reported that McQuarrie had returned to the film as writer and director, and would also serve as a producer with King.[5][6]

In November 2019, it was reported that Sandra Bullock would star in the then-untitled film. She would also serve as a producer through her company Fortis Films. Veronica Ferres would also produce through her company Construction Film. Nora Fingscheidt replaced McQuarrie as director, and Netflix would distribute.[7][8] In December 2019, Viola Davis, Aisling Franciosi and Rob Morgan joined the cast of the film.[9] In February 2020, Vincent D'Onofrio, Jon Bernthal, Richard Thomas, Linda Emond and Emma Nelson joined the cast of the film.[10]

Filming

Principal photography began in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada on February 3, 2020, with plans to wrap on April 9.[11][12][13] On March 13, filming was halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the date to wrap filming was delayed.[14][15] Production resumed on September 2, and concluded on October 15.[16]

References
  1. Fleming Jr, Mike (August 25, 2010). "GK Films Sets Christopher McQuarrie To Draft 'Unforgiven' For Angelina Jolie". Deadline. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
  2. Sneider, Jeff (August 26, 2010). "Writer McQuarrie Has Jolie in Mind for GK Films' 'Unforgiven'". TheWrap. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
  3. Fleming Jr, Mike (November 8, 2011). "Scott Frank To Write And Direct GK Films Adaptation Of British Miniseries 'Unforgiven'". Deadline. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
  4. Jagernauth, Kevin (November 8, 2011). "Scott Frank To Write & Direct Big Screen Version Of U.K. Miniseries 'Unforgiven'". IndieWire. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
  5. Fleming Jr, Mike (June 25, 2013). "Christopher McQuarrie Returns To Write, Direct GK Films Adaptation Of British Miniseries 'Unforgiven'". Deadline. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
  6. Jagernauth, Kevin (June 25, 2013). "Scott Frank Out, Christopher McQuarrie Back To Write & Direct Adaptation Of U.K. Miniseries 'Unforgiven'". IndieWire. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
  7. Kroll, Justin (November 4, 2019). "Sandra Bullock Returning to Netflix for Post-Incarceration Movie". Variety. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
  8. Goodfellow, Melanie (5 November 2019). "Nora Fingscheidt to direct Sandra Bullock in Netflix feature based on 'Unforgiven' series". Screen Daily. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  9. N'Duka, Amanda (December 16, 2019). "Viola Davis & More Join Sandra Bullock Netflix Drama". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
  10. Kroll, Justin (February 5, 2020). "Netflix Sets Ensemble for Untitled Thriller Starring Sandra Bullock, Viola Davis (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved February 5, 2020.
  11. Brown, Scott (February 4, 2020). "Hollywood North: Sandra Bullock filming Netflix feature in Vancouver". Vancouver Sun. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
  12. Marc, Christopher (November 30, 2019). "Sandra Bullock's Netflix Drama Adapted By Christopher McQuarrie Shoots February To April In Vancouver". HN Entertainment. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
  13. "Production List" (PDF). DGC. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
  14. Brown, Scott (March 14, 2020). "COVID-19: More Vancouver-based TV productions shut down". Vancouver Sun. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
  15. Takeuchi, Craig (March 16, 2020). "Vancouver film and TV productions on hold during COVID-19 pandemic". The Georgia Straight. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
  16. "DGA Production List" (PDF). Directors Guild of Canada. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
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