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The French Dispatch
Directed byWes Anderson
Written byWes Anderson
Produced by
Starring
Distributed byFox Searchlight Pictures
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The French Dispatch is an upcoming American drama film, written and directed by Wes Anderson. It stars Frances McDormand, Bill Murray, Tilda Swinton, Timothée Chalamet, and Benicio del Toro.

Plot

The film has been described as "a love letter to journalists set at an outpost of an American newspaper in 20th-century Paris and centers on three storylines."[1]

Cast

Production

In August 2018, it was announced Wes Anderson would write and direct an untitled musical film set in France, post World War II.[2] In November 2018, it was announced Jeremy Dawson would produce the film, with Tilda Swinton and Mathieu Amalric starring in the film. Dawson also confirmed the film is not a musical.[3] Additionally, Natalie Portman, Brad Pitt, and Lea Seydoux were rumored for roles in the film.[4] In December 2018, it was announced Wes Anderson would write and direct the film, with Frances McDormand, Bill Murray, Timothée Chalamet, Benicio del Toro, Jeffrey Wright; with Seydoux confirmed to star in the film alongside Swinton and Amalric, with Steven Rales and Scott Rudin, producing under their Indian Paintbrush and Scott Rudin Productions banners, respectively, and Fox Searchlight Pictures, distributing.[1][5][6][7][8][9] Later that month, Lois Smith and Saoirse Ronan joined the cast.[10][11][12]

Filming

Principal photography began in November 2018, in the city of Angoulême (South-West France).[13]

References

  1. ^ a b Thompson, Anne (2018-12-02). "Wes Anderson Is Shooting 'The French Dispatch' in France — Exclusive". IndieWire. Retrieved 2018-12-02.
  2. ^ Trumbore, Dave (August 15, 2018). "Wes Anderson's Next Film Could Be a Post-World War II Musical Set in France, Obviously". Collider. Retrieved August 15, 2018.
  3. ^ Barfield, Charles (November 21, 2018). "Producer Gives Plot Details About Wes Anderson's Upcoming Film & Says It's Not A Musical". ThePlaylist. Retrieved December 2, 2018.
  4. ^ Tilda Swinton Joins Wes Anderson’s French Musical; Brad Pitt, Natalie Portman Rumored
  5. ^ Raup, Jordan (December 2, 2018). "Timothée Chalamet, Benicio del Toro & More Join Wes Anderson's 'The French Dispatch'". The Film Stage. Retrieved December 2, 2018.
  6. ^ Ivre, Devon (December 2, 2018). "Wes Anderson's Next Film, The French Dispatch, Is a 'Love Letter to Journalists'". Vulture. Retrieved December 2, 2018.
  7. ^ "Jeffrey Wright talks upcoming Wes Anderson film role". YouTube. November 7, 2018. Retrieved December 2, 2018.
  8. ^ Barfield, Charles (December 5, 2018). "Wes Anderson's 'The French Dispatch': Brad Pitt Is Out But Léa Seydoux Will Star In The Upcoming Film". The Playlist. Retrieved December 5, 2018.
  9. ^ Kroll, Justin (December 6, 2018). "Timothee Chalamet Joins Tilda Swinton, Bill Murray in Wes Anderson's 'The French Dispatch'". Variety. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
  10. ^ Lang, Brent (December 10, 2018). "Wes Anderson's 'French Dispatch' Adds Lois Smith". Variety. Retrieved December 10, 2018.
  11. ^ "Mary Queen of Scots': Saorise Ronan and Josie Rourke on the 'cost of power'". YouTube.com. December 22, 2018. Retrieved December 23, 2018.
  12. ^ Saoirse Ronan Joins ‘The French Dispatch,’ Reuniting With Wes Anderson and Timothée Chalamet
  13. ^ "Untitled Wes Anderson Project". Backstage. Retrieved December 2, 2018.

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