Napoleon Bonaparte: Last News

Joaquin Phoenix is hard at work on his upcoming movie!

Joaquin Phoenix has proved once again he’s a master of his craft as he cut a very noble figure in character as Napoleon Bonaparte for the first time for Sir Ridley Scott’s forthcoming epic film.The actor had every air and grace about him as he transformed into the French leader for his new film, which is set for release next year – and safe to say, he couldn’t have come further from his Joker days.Pictured on set in South East London, as Greenwich was transformed into 18th century France, Joaquin looked completely the part in navy military regalia, complete with golden trimming.The 47-year-old, who measures a little taller at five foot eight than the famously diminutive Napoleon was believed to be, looked a little surly in various shots as he portrayed the fiery-tempered leader.Pictured amid horses and carriages, with French flags draping the buildings, Greenwich was also transformed, with plenty of actors and extras out in force.In more shots, masked-up crew members were seen grappling with equipment as they discussed the shots. The historical drama, simply titled Napoleon, will follow the leader’s relationship with his wife Josephine and his climb to power.

Director Ridley Scott is coming off an impressive run in 2021, with both “The Last Duel” and “House of Gucci” receiving awards buzz. While it remains to be seen how those two films will fare at the Academy Awards ceremony, Scott likely doesn’t even care and is prepping his very next film project at Apple Studios.

After spending the past five years as president of Ridley Scott’s Scott Free Productions, Kevin Walsh is leaving for a multi-year deal with Apple TV+ to produce film and television for the streamer.

Ridley Scott has revealed a sequel to the epic 2000 film Gladiator is currently being written and will be 'ready to go' once he has finished making his movie about French military leader Napoleon Bonaparte, Kitbag.'I'm having [the next] Gladiator written now,' Scott said in an interview with Empire.

Empire exactly where he’s at with it.There’s also the small matter of finishing his current project Kitbag, about Napoleon Bonaparte’s rise to power.‘I’m already having [the next] Gladiator written now,’ he shared.‘So when I’ve done Napoleon, Gladiator will be ready to go.’Russell has spoken out about the much-desired sequel – to be set 25 to 30 years after the first – saying he was ‘hopeful’ for the follow up, despite his character Maximus, er, dying at the end of the first one.‘I keep being like this sort of party pooper when I say, I just wanted to remind you I died in the first one,’ Russell told E! News.Russell Crowe wishes Strictly star Tom Fletcher better after positive Covid testFilming on new Russell Crowe thriller suspended as

Jodie Comer is taking on a new role!

EXCLUSIVE: After blowing him away with her upcoming performance in The Last Duel, Ridley Scott is moving fast to work with Killing Eve star Jodie Comer again and looks to have found that next project to team up on. Sources tell Deadline that Comer is Scott’s choice to play Napoleon Bonaparte’s beloved Josephine in Apple Studios’ upcoming epic Kitbag. Insiders add that it is early talks in dealmaking process but given this is Scott’s choice all signs point to it coming it together. Joaquin Phoenix is set to star in the Bonaparte role, with Scott planning to direct after he finishes the MGM crime thriller House of Gucci starring Lady Gaga.

Joaquin Phoenix has lined up his first movie role after welcoming a baby with fiance Rooney Mara.