The Dig (2021 film)
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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 |
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| Countries | United Kingdom United States |
| 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, which reimagines the events of the 1939 excavation of Sutton Hoo. It stars Carey Mulligan, Ralph Fiennes, Lily James, Johnny Flynn, Ben Chaplin, Ken Stott, Archie Barnes and Monica Dolan.
It is scheduled to be released in a limited release on January 15, 2021, followed by streaming on Netflix on January 29, 2021.
Premise
Depicts the discovery of the Sutton Hoo burial site on the property of Edith Pretty.
Cast
- Carey Mulligan as Edith Pretty
- Ralph Fiennes as Basil Brown
- Lily James as Peggy Preston
- Johnny Flynn as Stuart Piggott
- Ben Chaplin
- Ken Stott
- Archie Barnes
- 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, with location filming taking place in Suffolk near to the original discovery site.[5]
Release
It is scheduled to be released in a limited release on January 15, 2021, followed by streaming on Netflix January 29, 2021.[6]
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
- ^ Staff, Times (19 November 2020). "Yes, Virginia, there are movies this holiday season. Here's where to find them". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 19 November 2020.