American film
Lear Rex |
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Directed by | Bernard Rose |
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Screenplay by | Bernard Rose |
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Based on | King Lear by William Shakespeare |
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Produced by |
- Barry Navidi
- Mattias Westman
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- Dali Films
- Eco Entertainment
- Westman Films
- World Vision
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Country | United States |
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Language | English |
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Lear Rex is an upcoming American drama film written and directed by Bernard Rose. It is an adaptation of William Shakespeare's King Lear.
Cast
Production
Al Pacino revealed in April 2023 he was developing a new adaptation of King Lear.[1] The adaptation would be confirmed in February 2024, with Bernard Rose set to write and direct, and Pacino cast to star as Lear, with Jessica Chastain cast as Goneril.[2] In August, Ariana DeBose, Rachel Brosnahan, LaKeith Stanfield and Peter Dinklage were among several new cast additions announced.[3] Principal photography began on August 12, 2024 in Los Angeles[4] and wrapped on October 19, 2024.[5]
References
- ^ Chuba, Kirsten (April 19, 2023). "Al Pacino Thinks the First Godfather Is "More Entertaining" Than Part II: "It's Really Storytelling at Its Best"". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ Fleming Jr, Mike (February 27, 2024). "Back To The Bard: Al Pacino, Jessica Chastain To Star In Lear Rex, New Shakespeare Adaptation Written & Directed By Bernard Rose". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ Fleming Jr., Mike (August 1, 2024). "Star Cast Aligns Around Al Pacino & Jessica Chastain For Bernard Rose's Lear Rex". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ^ Geisinger, Gabriella (August 5, 2024). "Al Pacino starrer 'Lear Rex' adds cast, production to begin next week". Kemps Film and TV Production Services Handbook. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
- ^ Weronika Rosati joins Al Pacino as executive producer on "Lear Rex"
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