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The King's Daughter
Theatrical release poster
Directed bySean McNamara
Screenplay by
Based onThe Moon and the Sun
by Vonda N. McIntyre
Produced by
Starring
Narrated byJulie Andrews
CinematographyConrad W. Hall
Edited byJohn Gilbert
Music by
Production
companies
Distributed byGravitas Ventures
Release date
  • January 21, 2022 (2022-01-21)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The King's Daughter (previously titled The Moon and the Sun) is an upcoming American action-adventure fantasy film directed by Sean McNamara from a screenplay by Barry Berman and James Schamus. It is based on the 1997 novel The Moon and the Sun by Vonda N. McIntyre. The film stars Pierce Brosnan as King Louis XIV, Kaya Scodelario as Marie-Josèphe, and Benjamin Walker as Yves De La Croix.

Principal photography began in early April 2014 in Versailles, France. After the two-week shoot in France, production then began on April 23 in Melbourne, Australia. Shooting wrapped up at the end of May 2014.

It is scheduled to be released on January 21, 2022, by Gravitas Ventures.

Synopsis

King Louis XIV's (Brosnan) quest for immortality leads him to capture and steal a mermaid's life force, a move that is further complicated by his illegitimate daughter's discovery of the creature.

Cast

Production

The film is based on of the 1997 novel The Moon and the Sun, written by Vonda N. McIntyre. The earliest development for the film began in 1999, when producer Michael London planned to acquire filming rights. He said he was drawn to "the weird juxtaposition (of) a completely imagined creature in this very specific historical world." London proposed the film to The Jim Henson Company, who would release the film through their film company, Jim Henson Pictures. Theatre director Christopher Renshaw signed on to direct, while Laura Harrington would write the screenplay with McIntyre's involvement. Stephanie Allain and Kristine Belson signed on as executive producers for Jim Henson Pictures.[1] Following Sony terminating their joint venture with The Jim Henson Company thus ending Jim Henson Pictures, production was shelved until film producer Bill Mechanic joined production and revived the film with Walt Disney Pictures after signing a five-year deal with the company in December 2001. Mechanic planned for the film to start pre-production in early 2002, with Natalie Portman to star, James Schamus to revise the script, and Gregory Hoblit to possibly direct. The Jim Henson Company would also remain as a producer.[2]

In August 2013, it was announced that Sean McNamara would direct the film. The casting included Pierce Brosnan as King Louis XIV, Fan Bingbing as the mermaid, and Bill Nighy as Pere de Chaise, a character created for the movie. Nighy pulled out of the film due to a scheduling conflict and was replaced by William Hurt weeks before filming.[3] Mechanic, still remaining on the film, had also revised the script with Barry Berman and Ronald Bass. The Chinese film company Kylin Films invested $20.5 million in the movie, making it China's biggest financial contribution to a non-studio film produced outside China.[4] In June 2020, it was announced that Julie Andrews would narrate the film.[5]

Principal photography on The Moon and the Sun began in early April 2014 on location at the Palace of Versailles, France. After the two-week shoot in France, production moved to Australia for shooting at Docklands Studios Melbourne and on location in Melbourne, Victoria.[6] Filming commenced on April 23 in and around Melbourne Docklands. From May 6 to 8, filming took place at the Melbourne City Marina on the tall ship Enterprize for scenes set on board a ship in the Northern Sea on a stormy night in 1648.[7] On May 2, 2014, scenes were filmed in Old Quad at The University of Melbourne, with the set transformed into a Versailles abbey.[8] Filming in Australia wrapped up at the end of May 2014.[7]

Release

On August 15, 2014, Paramount Pictures announced the release date for the film on April 10, 2015, while international sales would be handled by Good Universe.[9] Just three weeks before the film was due for wide release, Paramount cancelled without specifying a future release date.[10] A source close to the film claimed that more time was needed to complete the special effects work.[11] The film was later retitled The King's Daughter and on June 1, 2020, Arclight Films acquired distribution during the 2020 Cannes virtual event.[5] In October 2021, it was announced Gravitas Ventures acquired distribution rights to the film, and set it for a January 21, 2022, release.[12]

References

  1. ^ Torres, Vanessa (June 7, 1999). "Henson Pics visits the 'Sun'". Variety. Retrieved December 18, 2018.
  2. ^ Harris, Cathy Dunkley,Dana; Harris, Cathy Dunkley, Dana (December 11, 2001). "Mouse calls a Mechanic". Variety. Retrieved December 18, 2018.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ Quinn, Karl (May 9, 2014). "William Hurt shoots for the Moon (and the Sun)". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved December 18, 2018.
  4. ^ Sandy George (May 29, 2014). "China's Kylin ploughs $20.5m into Brosnan film". Screen Daily. Retrieved December 18, 2018.
  5. ^ a b Kay, Jeremy (June 1, 2020). "Julie Andrews joins Arclight sales title 'The King's Daughter' as narrator". Screen Daily. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
  6. ^ Groves, Don (September 26, 2013). "The Moon and the Sun to shoot in Victoria". If. Retrieved July 13, 2014.
    - Quinn, Karl (May 3, 2014). "Pierce Brosnan fantasy The Moon and the Sun overcomes the tyranny of distance". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved July 13, 2014.
    - "Pierce Brosnan caught in character while filming The Moon and the Sun in Melbourne". The Daily Telegraph. Australia. May 7, 2014. Retrieved July 13, 2014.[dead link]
  7. ^ a b "Moon and Sun filming in Docklands". Docklands Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved July 14, 2014.[dead link]
  8. ^ Farrago (May 2, 2014). "Film set on Old Quad". University of Melbourne Students Union. Retrieved July 14, 2014.[dead link]
  9. ^ Groves, Don. "Australia attracts The Moon & the Sun". If. Retrieved October 24, 2013.[dead link]
    - Frater, Patrick (September 27, 2013). "Mechanic's 'Moon' Finally Set to Shoot in Melbourne with Chinese Finance, star". Variety. Retrieved November 11, 2013.
    - Kilday, Gregg (August 15, 2014). "Paramount Sets Release for Pierce Brosnan's 'The Moon and the Sun'". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 17, 2017.
  10. ^ A. Lincoln, Ross (March 20, 2015). "Paramount's 'The Moon And The Sun' Off Schedule, Release Set For 'Same Kind Of Different'". Deadline. Retrieved March 23, 2015.
  11. ^ Kilday, Gregg (September 27, 2013). "Paramount Takes Pierce Brosnan's 'The Moon and the Sun' Off Release Schedule". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 18, 2018.
    - Kilday, Gregg (August 15, 2014). "Paramount Sets Release for Pierce Brosnan's 'The Moon and the Sun'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 17, 2014.
  12. ^ Grobar, Matt (October 20, 2021). "'The King's Daughter': Gravitas Ventures Nabs Rights To Fantasy Film Starring Pierce Brosnan & More, With Narration By Julie Andrews". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 20, 2021.
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