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The Northman
Directed byRobert Eggers
Written by
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyJarin Blaschke
Edited byLouise Ford
Music by
Production
company
Distributed by
Release date
  • April 8, 2022 (2022-04-08)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Northman is an upcoming epic historical thriller film directed by Robert Eggers, who co-wrote the screenplay with Icelandic poet and novelist Sjón. Set at the turn of the 10th century in Iceland, it stars Alexander Skarsgård as Viking prince Amleth, who sets out on a mission of revenge after his father is murdered. Nicole Kidman, Anya Taylor-Joy, Björk, Ralph Ineson, Ethan Hawke, and Willem Dafoe also star.

It is scheduled to be released on April 8, 2022, by Focus Features.

Cast

Production

In October 2019, it was announced that Robert Eggers would direct an epic Viking revenge saga, which he would also co-write with Sjón. Nicole Kidman, Alexander Skarsgård, Anya Taylor-Joy, Bill Skarsgård, and Willem Dafoe were in talks to join the film.[1] They would all be confirmed in December, along with the addition of Claes Bang to the cast.[2] The film was officially in preparation in December 2019, and would begin filming in Belfast in 2020.[3][4] In August 2020, Björk, along with her daughter Ísadóra Bjarkardóttir Barney, Kate Dickie and Ethan Hawke joined the cast of the film, with Focus Features distributing in North America, and Universal Pictures distributing internationally.[5][6][7] In September 2020, Bill Skarsgård announced he had departed the film due to scheduling conflicts. He was later replaced by Gustav Lindh.[8]

Principal photography was to begin in March 2020,[9] but it was halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[10] Filming started in August 2020[11] at Torr Head, County Antrim and Ballygally near Larne in Northern Ireland.[9] In September 2020, the team began filming in Malin on the scenic Inishowen Peninsula in County Donegal, Ireland.[12][13] Filming was completed in early December 2020.[14]

Release

The Northman is scheduled to be released on April 8, 2022, by Focus Features.[15]

References

  1. ^ N'Duka, Amanda (October 16, 2019). "Nicole Kidman, Alexander Skarsgård, Anja Taylor-Joy, Bill Skarsgård, Willem Dafoe In Talks To Lead 'The Northman' From Robert Eggers". Deadline. Archived from the original on September 17, 2020. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
  2. ^ N'Duka, Amanda (December 18, 2019). "'The Square's Claes Bang Joins Alexander Skarsgård & Nicole Kidman In New Regency's 'The Northman'". Deadline. Archived from the original on October 30, 2020. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
  3. ^ Cook, Laurence (December 2, 2019). "UK Greenlit: Get Cast in Robert Eggers' Epic Viking Saga". Backstage.com. Archived from the original on November 4, 2020. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
  4. ^ "The Northman - Production List | Film & Television Industry Alliance". ProductionList.com. Archived from the original on March 1, 2020. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
  5. ^ Perez, Rodrigo (August 19, 2020). "Björk & Kate Dickey Join Robert Eggers' 'The Northman' Viking Revenge Movie". The Playlist. Archived from the original on August 21, 2020. Retrieved August 19, 2020.
  6. ^ Grater, Tom (August 20, 2020). "'The Northman' Begins Filming In Ireland; Bjork Joins Cast Of Robert Eggers Viking Pic". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on August 21, 2020. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
  7. ^ Hussey, Allison (August 20, 2020). "Björk Joins Cast of Viking Revenge Movie The Northman". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on September 29, 2020. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
  8. ^ Manusco, Vinnie (September 4, 2020). "Exclusive: Bill Skarsgård Drops Out of Robert Eggers' Viking Epic 'The Northman'". Collider. Archived from the original on September 11, 2020. Retrieved September 4, 2020.
  9. ^ a b Sharf, Zack (August 20, 2020). "Robert Eggers' 'Northman' Sets Revealed as Filming Starts with Dafoe, Kidman, and Björk". IndieWire. Archived from the original on September 25, 2020. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
  10. ^ "Coronavirus fears halt Line of Duty filming in Northern Ireland". Belfast Telegraph. March 16, 2020. Archived from the original on March 17, 2020. Retrieved March 16, 2020.
  11. ^ "Q&A with Claes Bang | Anthem Magazine". anthemmagazine.com. August 13, 2020. Archived from the original on September 25, 2020. Retrieved August 14, 2020.
  12. ^ "Five Fingers Strand". TheWildAtlanticWay.com. Archived from the original on May 14, 2021. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
  13. ^ Maguire, Stephen (September 1, 2020). "Irish village getting ready to welcome Hollywood stars for major film shoot". Irish Mirror. Archived from the original on September 1, 2020. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
  14. ^ Sharf, Zach (December 11, 2020). "Robert Eggers Wraps Production on Star-Studded Viking Epic 'The Northman'". IndieWire. Archived from the original on December 12, 2020. Retrieved December 12, 2020.
  15. ^ Welk, Brian (May 14, 2021). "Robert Eggers' 'The Northman' With Nicole Kidman, Anya Taylor-Joy and Björk Set for April 2022". TheWrap. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
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