Kitbag, which stars Joaquin Phoenix, is set to be released via Apple TV+.Kitbag, which Scott will direct and produce, will see Phoenix take on the role of French emperor and military leader Napoleon Bonaparte.
The film will track the historical figure’s origins and ruthless rise to power, as well as his often volatile relationship with his wife, Josephine.Written by David Scarpa, who previously worked with Scott to pen the script for the director’s 2017 movie All The Money In The World, Kitbag will be the first time Scott and Phoenix have teamed up since 2000’s Gladiator, in which Phoenix played Roman Emperor Commodus.Speaking to Deadline about Kitbag, Scott said: “Napoleon is a man I’ve always been fascinated by.
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