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Redmayne & Kore-eda Team for New Film
19 Feb
Summary
- Eddie Redmayne to star and produce a new film.
- Hirokazu Kore-eda will write and direct the project.
- Searchlight Pictures is backing the upcoming feature.
Searchlight Pictures has announced its collaboration with acclaimed director Hirokazu Kore-eda for his next English-language feature. Actor Eddie Redmayne is attached to star in and produce the untitled project, which Kore-eda will also write.
Redmayne brings a growing producing background to this venture, having recently produced the hit Peacock series 'The Day of the Jackal,' for which he also received award nominations. His previous producing credits include the successful West End and Broadway revival of 'Cabaret,' earning him an Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical and a Tony nomination.
Kore-eda, renowned for his Palme d'Or-winning film 'Shoplifters,' has a distinguished international career, including directing 'The Truth,' 'Broker,' and the Netflix series 'The Makanai.' His recent films include 'Monster' and 'Sheep in the Box.'
Plot specifics for the new collaboration are currently unknown. Redmayne is also slated to star in Warner Bros' 'Panic Carefully' opposite Julia Roberts.
