Darkest Hour (film)
| Darkest Hour | |
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| Directed by | Joe Wright |
| Produced by | |
| Screenplay by | Anthony McCarten |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Dario Marianelli |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Focus Features |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Darkest Hour is an upcoming British historical war drama film. It is scheduled to be released on November 24, 2017.[1]
Plot
Winston Churchill faces a crucial moment against Adolf Hitler's army in the beginning of the second World War.
Cast
- Gary Oldman as Winston Churchill
- Ben Mendelsohn as King George VI
- John Hurt as Neville Chamberlain
- Kristin Scott Thomas as Clementine Churchill
- Lily James as Elizabeth Nel
Production
On February 5, 2015, it was announced that Working Title Films had acquired Darkest Hour, a spec script by The Theory of Everything screenwriter Anthony McCarten about Winston Churchill in the early days of World War II.[2] On March 19, 2016, it was reported that Joe Wright was in talks to direct the film.[3] As of April 14, 2016, Gary Oldman was in talks to play Churchill.[4] On September 6, 2016, it was reported that Focus Features would release the film in the United States on November 24, 2017, with John Hurt, Ben Mendelsohn, Kristin Scott Thomas, and Lily James also joining the cast.[1] As of November 3, 2016, Darkest Hour had recently begun principal photography.[5] Also in November, it was reported that Dario Marianelli will score the film.[6]
References
- 1 2 McNary, Dave (September 6, 2016). "Gary Oldman's Winston Churchill Film 'Darkest Hour' Gets Release Date, Rounds Out Cast". Variety. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
- ↑ Fleming, Jr., Mike (February 5, 2015). "'Theory Of Everything's Anthony McCarten & Working Title Set Winston Churchill WWII Epic". Deadline. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
- ↑ Jaafar, Ali (March 29, 2016). "Joe Wright In Talks To Direct Winston Churchill Pic For Working Title". Deadline. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
- ↑ McNary, Dave (April 14, 2016). "Gary Oldman in Talks to Play Winston Churchill in 'Darkest Hour'". Variety. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
- ↑ Raup, Jordan (November 3, 2016). "First Look: Gary Oldman Thoroughly Transforms into Winston Churchill in 'Darkest Hour'". The Film Stage. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
- ↑ "Dario Marianelli to Score Joe Wright's 'Darkest Hour' | Film Music Reporter". Retrieved 2016-11-09.