Andorra (film)

Andorra
Directed by Fred Schepisi
Produced by Lizzette Atkins
Jamie Bialkower
Written by Peter Cameron (novel)
Jamie Bialkower (screenplay)
Based on Andorra
by Peter Cameron
Starring Guy Pearce
Toni Collette
Gillian Anderson
Cinematography Ian Baker
Production
company
Jump Street Films
Unicorn Films
Distributed by Celluloid Dreams
Sharmill Films
Country Australia
United States
Language English
Budget $12 million

Andorra is an upcoming 2017 American drama film directed by Fred Schepisi, based on the 1997 novel of the same name by the author Peter Cameron, the film stars Guy Pearce, Gillian Anderson and Toni Collette. Principal photography for the film in early 2017. The film is schedule to be released later in the year.

Plot

Alexander Fox (Guy Pearce) leaves the US to start a new life in the tiny nation of Andorra. Quickly drawn to a tall Australian blonde (Toni Collette) and the heartbroken daughter of the town matriarch (Gillian Anderson), he finds himself the prime suspect in a murder investigation.

Cast

Production

The film is based on the novel of the same name by Peter Cameron, with a screenplay adapted by Cameron and Jamie Bialkower, who also co-produced for the film. On May 9, 2016, Clive Owen joined the cast, as the main character Alexander Fox.[1] Owen also worked with director Fred Schepisi in Words and Pictures (2013), which received solid reviews. Gillian Anderson, Toni Collette and Joanna Lumley joined the cast on September 13, 2016.[2][3]

On November 16, 2016, it was announced that Guy Pearce will replace Clive Owen as the lead, while Owen will play the supporting part of Mr. Dent. Vanessa Redgrave has also joined the cast.[4]

Principal photography is scheduled to commence in April 2017 in Italy and some other locations in Europe, with David Nichols from Cineroma as the Italian production partner. Post production will follow in Australia.

Release

The film is scheduled to be released in 2017, Sharmill Films was previously announced as the Australian distributor, Celluloid Dreams now controls world rights including Australia and Italy.[5]

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