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Coen Brothers Reunite for Sinister Gothic Mystery
2 Nov
Summary
- Oscar-winning Coen brothers co-wrote "Jack of Spades."
- This marks their first collaboration since 2018.
- The gothic mystery is set in the Scottish Highlands.
The legendary Coen brothers, Joel and Ethan, are officially collaborating again on "Jack of Spades," a project marking their first joint screenplay since "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs" in 2018. The sibling filmmakers, who have previously collaborated on multiple acclaimed films, have penned the script alongside Eleanor Catton and Conor McPherson.
Joel Coen is set to direct the film solo, his second independent directorial effort, which is based on Frances Frederica Montrésor's 1901 novel "The Alien." The ensemble cast includes Patsy Ferran, Josh O'Connor, Damian Lewis, and Lesley Manville. "Jack of Spades" is described as a sinister gothic mystery filled with intrigue and betrayal, set within the atmospheric Scottish Highlands.
This reunion follows a period where Joel and Ethan pursued individual directorial and writing projects. Joel directed "The Tragedy of Macbeth," while Ethan helmed "Drive-Away Dolls" and "Honey, Don't." The film's cinematography will be handled by Bruno Delbonnel, a frequent collaborator, and the score will be composed by Carter Burwell.
Netflix is slated to release "Jack of Spades" in theaters in the fall of 2027. The Coen brothers recently hinted at further potential collaborations during a career retrospective event, discussing other story ideas set in their hometown of Minneapolis.
