Blithe Spirit (2020 film)
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| Directed by | Edward Hall |
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| Based on | Blithe Spirit by Noël Coward |
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| Cinematography | Ed Wilde |
| Edited by | Paul Tothil |
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| Distributed by | StudioCanal |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Blithe Spirit is an upcoming British comedy film directed by Edward Hall and starring Dan Stevens, Leslie Mann, Isla Fisher, Judi Dench, Emilia Fox, Julian Rhind-Tutt, Adil Ray, Michelle Dotrice, and Aimee-Ffion Edwards. It is based upon the 1941 play of the same name which has been adapted for the screen by Nick Moorcroft, Meg Leonard, and Piers Ashworth.
It is scheduled to be released in the United Kingdom on 25 December 2020, by StudioCanal.
Cast
- Dan Stevens as Charles Condomine
- Isla Fisher as Ruth Condomine
- Judi Dench as Madame Arcati
- Leslie Mann as Elvira Condomine
- Julian Rhind-Tutt as Dr. George Bradman
- Emilia Fox as Violet Bradman
- Dave Johns
- James Fleet as Harry Price
- Adil Ray as Mandeep Singh
- Michelle Dotrice as Edna
- Aimee-Ffion Edwards as Edith
- Delroy Atkinson as Reverend Green
- Stella Stocker as Greta Garbo
Production
In May 2019, it was announced Dan Stevens, Isla Fisher, and Judi Dench had joined the cast of the film, with Edward Hall, directing from a screenplay by Piers Ashworth, Meg Leonard and Nick Moorcroft.[1] In June 2019, Leslie Mann, Julian Rhind-Tutt, Emilia Fox, Dave Johns and James Fleet joined the cast of the film.[2][3]
Principal photography began in June 2019.[4]
Release
The film was scheduled to be released in the United Kingdom on 1 May 2020, but was delayed to 4 September 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. It was then delayed to 25 December 2020.[5] IFC Films will distribute in the film in the United States.[6]
References
- ^ Grater, Tom (15 May 2019). "Judi Dench, Dan Stevens, Isla Fisher to star in UK comedy 'Blithe Spirit' for Protagonist (exclusive)". Screen International. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
- ^ Fleming Jr, Mike (17 June 2019). "Leslie Mann To Star In Noel Coward Adaptation 'Blithe Spirit'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 17 June 2019.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (18 June 2019). "'Blithe Spirit': StudioCanal Among Buyers Of Comedy With Dan Stevens & Judi Dench, Shoot Under Way". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 18 June 2019.
- ^ "Dame Judi Dench, Dan Stevens, and Isla Fisher Will Lead BLITHE SPIRIT Film Re-Imagining". Broadway News. 15 June 2019. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
- ^ "Blithe Spirit". Launching Films. Retrieved 9 July 2019.
- ^ Ray-Ramos, Dino (11 June 2020). "IFC Films Acquires Comedy 'Blithe Spirit' Starring Leslie Mann, Dan Stevens, Isla Fisher And Judi Dench". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 11 June 2020.