The Dig (2021 film)
| The Dig | |
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| Directed by | Simon Stone |
| Screenplay by | Moira Buffini |
| Based on | The Dig by John Preston |
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| Cinematography | Mike Eley |
| Edited by | Jon Harris |
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| Distributed by | Netflix |
| Language | English |
The Dig is an upcoming drama film directed by Simon Stone, based on the 2007 novel of the same name by John Preston.
Premise
A widow finds hidden riches on her property.
Cast
- Ralph Fiennes as Basil Brown
- Carey Mulligan as Edith Pretty
- Lily James as Peggy Preston
- Johnny Flynn
- Ben Chaplin
- Ken Stott
- Monica Dolan
Production
It was announced in September 2018 that Nicole Kidman and Ralph Fiennes were in negotiations to star in the film.[1] However by August 2019, Kidman was no longer involved with the project, with Carey Mulligan cast to replace her. The film’s rights also moved from BBC Films to Netflix.[2] Lily James entered negotiations to join the cast in September.[3] In October 2019, Johnny Flynn, Ben Chaplin, Ken Stott and Monica Dolan joined the cast of the film.[4]
Principal photography began in Shackleford, Surrey United Kingdom in October 2019.[5]
References
- ^ Townsend, Emily (September 21, 2018). "Nicole Kidman could star in new film about Sutton Hoo". East Anglian Daily Times. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
- ^ Galuppo, Mia (August 29, 2019). "Carey Mulligan to Star in Netflix Drama 'The Dig' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
- ^ Kit, Borys (September 5, 2019). "Lily James to Join Carey Mulligan in Netflix Period Drama 'Dig' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (October 8, 2019). "'The Dig': Johnny Flynn, Ben Chaplin, Ken Stott & Monica Dolan Join Carey Mulligan, Ralph Fiennes & Lily James In Netflix Pic Now Underway In UK". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 8, 2019.
- ^ The Dig to film in the UK