On Chesil Beach (film)
| On Chesil Beach | |
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| Directed by | Dominic Cooke |
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| Screenplay by | Ian McEwan |
| Based on |
On Chesil Beach by Ian McEwan |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Dan Jones |
| Cinematography | Sean Bobbitt |
| Edited by | Nick Fenton |
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| Distributed by | Lionsgate (United Kingdom) |
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| Language | English |
On Chesil Beach is an upcoming British drama film, directed by Dominic Cooke in his film directorial debut, from a screenplay by Ian McEwan based on his 2007 Booker Prize nominated novel/novella of the same name. It stars Saoirse Ronan and Billy Howle.
Cast
- Saoirse Ronan as Florence Ponting
- Billy Howle as Edward Mayhew
- Emily Watson as Violet Ponting
- Anne-Marie Duff as Marjorie Mayhew
- Adrian Scarborough as Lionel Mayhew
- Samuel West as Geoffrey Ponting
- Bebe Cave as Ruth Ponting
- Florence Baker as Chloe
- Anna Burgess as Anne Mayhew
- Mia Burgess as Harriet Mayhew
Production
Development
In 2010, Sam Mendes had signed on to direct the film with Focus Features developing. Carey Mulligan was in talks to star as Florence Ponting.[1] But shooting was delayed when Mendes' Skyfall went into production and Focus Features pulled out of development. In 2011, the film went back in to pre-production, this time with Mike Newell directing and Sam Mendes producing through his Neal Street Productions banner with StudioCanal and BBC Films. Production ceased after pre-production over-ran and the producers got cold feet.[2]
In February 2016, it was announced that Saoirse Ronan is to play Florence Ponting, with Dominic Cooke directing the film, from a screenplay by Ian McEwan based upon the novel of the same name.[3] Elizabeth Karlsen and Stephen Woolley produced the film under their Number 9 Films banner.[3] In May 2016, during the Cannes Film Festival, it was announced that BBC Films will co-produce the film.[4] In August 2016, Billy Howle joined the cast as the male lead.[5] In October 2016, it was announced that Thorsten Schumacher's new film and TV outfit Rocket Science had come on board to complete international sales.[6]
Filming
Principal photography began on 17 October 2016 on Chesil Beach, Dorset, England. Other filming locations include London, Oxford and Pinewood Studios, England.
Release
Lionsgate has acquired UK distribution rights to the film.[5] The film is set to be released in late 2017.[7]
References
- ↑ White, James (3 June 2010). "Sam Mendes Going On Chesil Beach". Empire Online. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
- ↑ Connelly, Brendan (5 November 2011). "Mike Newell Takes Over On Chesil Beach, Shows Off His Miss Havisham". BleedingCool.com. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
- 1 2 Jafaar, Ali (17 February 2016). "Saoirse Ronan Boards 'On Chesil Beach' For 'Carol' Producer Number 9 Films". Deadline.com. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
- ↑ Jafaar, Ali (14 May 2016). "BBC Films Sets Morgan Matthews To Direct 'Gypsy Boy'; Boards 'On Chesil Beach' And 'Breathe' – Cannes". Deadline.com. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
- 1 2 Lodderhose, Diana (22 August 2016). "Billy Howle Boards 'On Chesil Beach' For 'Carol' Producer Number 9 Films". Deadline.com. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
- ↑ Lodderhose, Diane (12 October 2016). "Former Hanway Films Exec Thorsten Schumacher Launches Rocket Science". Deadline.com. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
- ↑ Barraclough, Leo (31 October 2016). "Lionsgate Acquires U.K. Rights to 'Churchill', starring Brian Cox". Variety. Retrieved 1 November 2016.