Joe Wright: Last News

EXCLUSIVE: We hear that Amazon Studios and Prime Video SVP Mike Hopkins sent a warm, welcoming email to MGM staffers this morning about the streamer’s acquisition of the near-century old studio, telling them that “we look forward to working with you as we create the next phase of MGM’s rich history together.”

“The Woman in the Window” is just one in the long line of films to suffer from studio interference in the editing room. A situation where a director’s vision is superseded by studio interests, and the resulting film suffers because of it.

The 2022 BAFTAs ceremony is happening today and we’ll be rounding up all of the fashion in this post!

the 2019 off-Broadway musical it’s based on. Back then I called the show, which also starred Dinklage, “black eyeliner set to music.” That’s still true, only now it’s black eyeliner set to music with lavish sets and costumes.So, it’s absolutely terrific if you press “mute.” “Cyrano” is a love story you’ve already seen even if you don’t realize you have.

Joe Wright’s Cyrano twirls onto 797 screens, the highest-profile specialty release in weeks (as the market awaits Focus Features The Outfit with Mark Rylance and Sony Pictures Classics Mothering Sunday). But the well reviewed period musical romance from UAR starring Peter Dinklage is landing in a tough place. Industry estimates anticipate a low single digit opening given the inconsistent reception for movie musicals and the fact that its key older demos, especially women, have been the slowest to return to theaters.

Michael Appler On Wednesday evening in New York City, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer offered its return to the original movie musical with “Cyrano,” director Joe Wright’s musical adaptation of “Cyrano de Bergerac,” starring Peter Dinklage and Haley Bennett.At the New York City premiere, held at the SVA Theater, cast and studio executives reflected on the film’s unusual journey from an off-Broadway musical to a $30 million MGM feature film.“The whole reason I set out to do this project was because I really, really wanted to be on Broadway,” Bennett, who plays the leading role of Roxanne, told Variety at the premiere. “We started out in this tiny room six or seven years ago, and in my imagination, we might have ended up on a Broadway stage together.

The timing is always right for a passionate, cinematic romance for the ages. But in the case of Joe Wright’s musical extravaganza “Cyrano,” a lush re-imagining of Edmond Rostand’s classic “Cyrano de Bergerac,” the timing couldn’t be more perfect, when the world is still reeling from the ongoing pandemic and the isolating aftermath of the strict lockdown days of the past.

CYRANO (12A) 123mins ★★★★★ EVERYONE can identify with a character who is too scared to reveal their true feelings for someone, through fear of rejection. Cyrano, a swooningly romantic musical by Atonement director Joe Wright, is a story of unrequited love and is one of many versions of Cyrano de Bergerac, the 1897 play by Edmond Rostand. On stage, James McAvoy is currently playing the lead role in the West End.

Peter Dinklage put in a joint appearance with his wife Erica Schmidt on the red carpet at a screening of their new movie musical Cyrano in New York City on Wednesday.The Game Of Thrones actor, 52, takes the lead role of Cyrano de Bergerac in this musical retelling of the famous tale, immortalised by Edmond Rostand’s 1897 play.Erica wrote the film’s screenplay from her own stage adaptation, in which Peter also played the central part Off-Broadway in 2019.Peter wore a smart three-piece suit for the occasion, with grey boots and a bright purple tie, with the top button on his white shirt rakishly undone.His 46-year-old wife looked chic in a flowing black velvet dress with puff sleeves from The Vampire’s Wife, which she accessorised with dangling silver earrings, wearing her auburn hair in a loose up-do.The pair married in 2005 and share two children – born in 2011 and 2017 – whose identities they keep private.They were joined at the event by Peter’s leading lady Haley Bennett, who plays Roxanne, the secret object of Cyrano’s affections.The Devil All the Time actress stunned in a black bustier dress with embellished side panel, which she paired with a dainty red handbag and baby blue and black heels.Kelvin Harrison Jr, who plays Christian, the new cadet who Cyrano helps to woo Roxanne through love letters that he writes – being too self-conscious to court her himself – opted or a pale yellow jumper and smart blue slacks, while director Joe Wright dressed all in black.Peter, who has been a vocal critic of Disney’s Snow White live-action remake, which he branded ‘backwards’, revealed that he had to beg his wife for the role of Cyrano as it wasn’t intended for him at the outset.Calling it ‘very personal’ for him, the actor

Preview in new tabHaley Bennett didn’t have any work/home separation while filming “Cyrano” — and she didn’t mind at all.The film, a musical adaption of the classic Edmond Rostand play, was directed by her partner, Joe Wright.“To be able to be directed by Joe, who I think is one of the most incredible directors … ” she exclusively told The Post at a special screening of the film in Manhattan on Wednesday night. “He has such a visionary mind with so much heart, and I think that’s such a beautiful quality.”Wright, 49, is the acclaimed, BAFTA-nominated director behind such films as “Pride & Prejudice,” “Atonement” and “Darkest Hour.”And they weren’t the only couple mixing things up.

Haley Bennett was quite the head turner as she attended a star-studded screening of the musical drama feature Cyrano in New York City on Wednesday.The 34-year-old performer posed for a few shots before leaving to watch the feature, which was directed by her partner, Joe Wright.Bennett sported a stunning strapless black dress that featured a sparkling cut-out portion. Star-studded:Haley Bennett was quite the head turner as she attended a star-studded screening of the musical drama feature Cyrano in New York City on WednesdayThe female lead of the recently-released feature contrasted the dark color of her clothing with a pair of baby blue high-heeled shoes.

Peter Dinklage suits up for the premiere of his newest movie, Cyrano, held at the SVA Theater on Wednesday (February 23) in New York City.

Haley Bennett and Joe Wright worked together on the new movie Cyrano and they’re also a real-life couple!

Thomas Brodie-Sangster has been spotted out looking cosy at lunch with actress Talulah Riley, who was formerly married to Tesla billionaire Elon Musk.The 31-year-old, who was introduced to audiences as the earnest Sam, son to Liam Neeson, in 2003’s Love Actually was seen walking arm in arm with Talulah, 36, last week as they left a restaurant together.They also held hands as they strolled through central London together, donning sunglasses as the weather took a brighter turn.The duo enjoyed lunch at KOL in Marylebone, an upmarket Mexican establishment – where the set lunch menus range from £60 to £110 in price, with optional wine or Mezcal pairings at an additional cost.They were photographed entering the restaurant together, as well as walking down the street afterwards, smiling at one another as St Trinian’s actress Talulah huddled close with both her arms wrapped around Thomas’ left arm.The pair both dressed smartly for the occasion, with Game of Thrones star Jonathan opting for smart blue slacks, a pale blue shirt and brown check jacket.Meanwhile Talulah – who tied the knot with 50-year-old Elon twice, in 2010 and in 2013 after a 2012 divorce – looked stylish in horse-print Stella McCartney palazzo trousers and a long brown coat, to which she added pops of colour with a lime-green blouse and orange gloves.She and Elon separated for good in 2016, and in September 2021 he split from musician Grimes, with whom he shares a young son.The actress is also known for her roles in TV series Westworld, and as Mary Bennet opposite Keira Knightley’s Lizzie in Joe Wright’s 2005 Pride & Prejudice adaptation.According to MailOnline, the pair also previously enjoyed a more low-key – but equally discerning – meal at a chippy on

Apple TV+ has formalized a series order for The New Look, a World War II-set drama about fashion icons Christian Dior and Coco Chanel starring Emmy winner Ben Mendelsohn and Oscar winner Juliette Binoche. The project comes from Bloodline and Damages co-creator Todd A. Kessler and Apple Studios. It marks the first series from the newly formed television producing partnership of Kessler and veteran producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura (Transformers, Salt).

Sony Pictures Classics has pushed back the theatrical release date for Eva Husson’s romantic drama Mothering Sunday, starring Odessa Young, by a month—from February 25 to March 25. It will open in theaters in New York and Los Angeles, on the heels of a one-week, awards-qualifying run in Los Angeles in November of 2021, before expanding to other markets over the following weeks.

Zack Sharf Despite landing a SAG Award nomination and significant Oscar buzz for his performance in “House of Gucci,” Jared Leto is now a contender for a Razzie Award for his portrayal of Paolo Gucci in Ridley Scott’s murder drama. Nominations for the 2022 Razzie Awards have been announced, spotlighting the worst films and performances of the last year.

Nominations for the 2022 BAFTA Film Awards have been unveiled. Scroll down for the full list.

EXCLUSIVE: After notching, what I hear, is the best test scores in MGM history, Ron Howard’s Thai cave rescue movie Thirteen Lives is moving from Easter weekend this year, April 15-17 to Friday, Nov. 18 into the aorta of awards season.

Editors note: Deadline’s Read the Screenplay series debuts and celebrates the scripts of films that will be factors in this year’s movie awards race.

There’s a fascinating rhythm, and most definitely visually, to Joe Wright’s filmography, and a lot of that has to do with the filmmaker’s longstanding working relationship with DP Seamus McGarvey.