Michelle Williams Set To Star In Karim Aïnouz’s Period Drama Firebrand
King Henry VIII had many wives and Michelle Williams is set to star as one of them In Karim Aïnouz’s Firebrand.
Williams will play Catherine Parr, the last of Henry VIII’s six wives. The film is also set to be the English-language debut of Karim Aïnouz whose Mariner of The Mountains premieres in Cannes as a Special Screening tomorrow (9th July).
The film is set to go into production in the UK in early 2022. Gabrielle Tana (The Dig) of Magnolia Mae Films producing and written by Henrietta and Jessica Ashworth (Killing Eve).
“I could not be more excited to be bringing the undiscovered story of Katherine Parr to the screen” said Aïnouz.” a ferociously brilliant woman who I am inspired by deeply and has been largely invisible, or certainly under-represented in English history. Much is known about Henry VIII’s tyrannical reign, and those who perished and suffered at his hands, but my focus here is on a woman who not only managed to survive, but also, to thrive. This is a reimagining of a “period” film, a psychological horror film set in the Tudor court; a story of intrigue, agency and survival. Having Michelle Williams portray this remarkable woman, an actress of immeasurable talent and passion, is a dream come true“.
The film’s producer Gabrielle Tana also commented “I love all of Karim’s work to date and I’m so excited to be working with him. I know that Michelle will do glorious work with Karim. We’re going to be shooting at the beginning of next year and we’ve already assembled a great team with Hélène Louvart, Maria Djurkovic and Lisa Duncan as well as Nina Gold.”
Nina Gold is the film’s casting director and is currently in place. Production for Firebrand is due to start sometime in 2022 in the UK.
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