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Royalty, Romance, and Revolution: New Film Explores French Court
13 May
Summary
- New film revisits French monarchy's final days with a rom-com twist.
- Stars McKenna Grace, Paul Walter Hauser, and Louis Partridge cast.
- Production set for September 2026 in Europe with world sales launching.
A new revisionist rom-com, "The Official Mistress," is in development, set to explore the tumultuous final days of the French monarchy. The film will star McKenna Grace as Comtesse Madeleine de Vascone, Paul Walter Hauser as King Louis XVI, and Louis Partridge as a cook named Rene Renault.
Directed by Matt Brown from his own script, the story centers on King Louis XVI's pursuit of an official mistress to address rumors of impotence, and a cook who risks treason for his love. Production is scheduled to commence in September 2026 in Europe.
Producers describe the project as "female-oriented," "opulent, erotic, dangerous, and wickedly fun," drawing comparisons to "Wuthering Heights" and "Dangerous Liaisons." North.Five.Six will launch world sales at the Cannes market.
