Mary Queen of Scots (2018 film)
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Directed by | Josie Rourke |
Screenplay by | Beau Willimon |
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Cinematography | John Mathieson |
Edited by | Chris Dickens |
Music by | Craig Armstrong |
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Language | English |
Mary Queen of Scots is an upcoming British-American historical drama film directed by Josie Rourke and written by Beau Willimon. It is based on John Guy's biography My Heart Is My Own: The Life of Mary Queen of Scots. The film stars Saoirse Ronan as the titular character with Margot Robbie, David Tennant, Jack Lowden, Martin Compston, Joe Alwyn, Brendan Coyle and Guy Pearce. The film is scheduled to be released in the United States on November 2, 2018 by Focus Features.
Cast
- Saoirse Ronan as Mary, Queen of Scots[1]
- Margot Robbie as Queen Elizabeth I, Mary, Queen of Scots' cousin and Queen of England and Ireland[2]
- David Tennant as John Knox, a Protestant cleric[3]
- Jack Lowden as Lord Darnley, Mary, Queen of Scots' second husband[4]
- Martin Compston as Earl of Bothwell, Mary, Queen of Scots' third husband[5]
- Joe Alwyn as Robert Dudley, Queen Elizabeth's counselor and lover[6]
- Brendan Coyle as Matthew Stewart, 4th Earl of Lennox, father of Lord Darnley[7]
- Guy Pearce[8]
- Maria-Victoria Dragus as Mary Fleming, a Scottish noblewoman, childhood friend and half-first cousin of Mary, Queen of Scots.[9]
- Gemma Chan as Elizabeth Hardwick, a friend and confidante of Elizabeth I and keeper of Mary, Queen of Scots.[10]
- Ismael Cruz Cordova as David Rizzio, Mary's close friend and confidant.[11]
- Eileen O’Higgins[12]
Production
On August 9, 2012, it was announced that Saoirse Ronan would play the titular role of Mary Stuart.[1] On April 21, 2017, Margot Robbie was cast in the film to play Queen Elizabeth I, and the film was scheduled to commence principal photography in summer 2017.[2] Josie Rourke was announced to direct the film from an adapted script by Beau Willimon. The film based on John Guy's biography My Heart Is My Own: The Life of Mary Queen of Scots would be produced by Working Title's Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, and Debra Hayward.[2] On June 13, 2017, Jack Lowden was announced to play Lord Darnley, while Joe Alwyn was announced to play Robert Dudley.[13][6] On June 22, 2017, it was reported that Martin Compston was cast in the film to play James Hepburn, 4th Earl of Bothwell, the third husband of Stuart.[5] On June 23, 2017, German-Romanian actress Maria-Victoria Dragus had also joined the cast to play Scottish noblewoman and childhood friend of Stuart, Mary Fleming, marking her English-language debut.[9] On August 17, 2017, Brendan Coyle, David Tennant, and Guy Pearce joined the cast.[7][8] On 18 August 2017, Gemma Chan joined the cast.[10] On August 22, 2017, Ismael Cruz Cordova was cast to play David Rizzio, Mary's close friend and confidant.[11]
Focus Features will handle the domestic rights while Universal Pictures will handle the international distribution. The crew on the film includes Academy Award winners costume designer Alexandra Byrne, hair and make-up designer Jenny Shircore and editor Chris Dickens; Emmy award-winning production designer James Merifield; and BAFTA award-winning director of photography John Mathieson.[14]
Release
The film is scheduled to be released in the United States on November 2, 2018.[15]
References
- ^ a b Fleming Jr, Mike (9 August 2012). "Saoirse Ronan to play 'Mary Queen of Scots' in Working Title feature". Deadline. Retrieved 24 August 2017.
- ^ a b c Kroll, Justin (21 April 2017). "Margot Robbie to Play Queen Elizabeth in 'Mary Queen of Scots' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 22 April 2017.
- ^ McNary, Dave (17 August 2017). "David Tennant, Guy Pearce Join Saoirse Ronan's 'Mary, Queen of Scots'". Variety. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
- ^ Tartaglione, Nancy (13 June 2017). "Jack Lowden Joins 'Mary Queen Of Scots' Opposite Saoirse Ronan & Margot Robbie". Deadline. Retrieved 6 November 2017.
- ^ a b Lodderhose, Diana (22 June 2017). "Martin Compston Joins 'Mary Queen Of Scots' Opposite Saoirse Ronan & Margot Robbie". Deadline. Retrieved 24 August 2017.
- ^ a b Ford, Rebecca (13 June 2017). "Joe Alwyn Joins Margot Robbie in 'Mary Queen of Scots' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 14 June 2017.
- ^ a b N'Duka, Amanda (17 August 2017). "Brendan Coyle Joins 'Mary Queen of Scots'". Deadline. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
- ^ a b McNary, Dave (17 August 2017). "David Tennant, Guy Pearce Join Saoirse Ronan's 'Mary, Queen of Scots'". Variety. Retrieved 24 August 2017.
- ^ a b N'Duka, Amanda (23 June 2017). "Maria Dragus Cast In 'Mary Queen of Scots'; Ned Van Zandt Joins 'The Iron Orchard'". Deadline. Retrieved 10 July 2017.
- ^ a b Lodderhose, Diana (18 August 2017). "Gemma Chan Joins 'Mary Queen Of Scots' Opposite Saoirse Ronan & Margot Robbie". Deadline. Retrieved 24 August 2017.
- ^ a b N'Duka, Amanda (22 August 2017). "Ismael Cruz Córdova Cast In 'Mary, Queen Of Scots'". Deadline. Retrieved 24 August 2017.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (13 September 2017). "Barry Jenkins' 'If Beale Street Could Talk' Taps Newcomer; Eileen O'Higgins Joins 'Mary Queen Of Scots'; '1st Born' Rounds Out Its Cast".
- ^ Tartaglione, Nancy (13 June 2017). "Jack Lowden Joins 'Mary Queen Of Scots' Opposite Saoirse Ronan & Margot Robbie". Deadline. Retrieved 14 June 2017.
- ^ "First Look at Saoirse Ronan as Mary, Queen of Scots". ComingSoon.net. 17 August 2017. Retrieved 24 August 2017.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (27 September 2017). "'Mary, Queen Of Scots', 'Boy Erased' & 'The Little Stranger': Focus Features Dates Trio For Next Fall". Deadline.com. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
External links
- 2018 films
- American films
- British films
- American historical films
- British historical films
- 2010s historical films
- 2010s drama films
- American drama films
- British drama films
- Films shot in Edinburgh
- Films shot in Gloucestershire
- Films about Mary, Queen of Scots
- Biographical films about British royalty
- Biographical films about Scottish royalty
- Films set in the 16th century
- Films about Elizabeth I of England
- Focus Features films
- Working Title Films films
- Films produced by Tim Bevan
- Films produced by Eric Fellner
- Directorial debut films