The Magic Flute (upcoming film)
The Magic Flute | |
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Directed by | Florian Sigl |
Screenplay by | Andrew Lowery |
Based on | The Magic Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart |
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Cinematography | Peter Matjasko |
Edited by | Alexander Dittner |
Music by | Martin Stock |
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Country | Germany |
Languages | English German |
The Magic Flute is an upcoming German fantasy musical film directed by Florian Sigl, based on the 1791 opera of the same name by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, with Roland Emmerich as executive producer.
Cast[]
- Iwan Rheon as Papageno
- Jack Wolfe as Tim Walker / Prince Tamino
- Asha Banks as Princess Pamina
- Amir Wilson as Anton Milanesi
- F. Murray Abraham as Dr. Longbow
- Stéfi Celma as Papagena
- Sabine Devieilhe as Queen of the Night
- Rolando Villazón as Enrico Milanesi
- Morris Robinson as Sarastro
- Jeanne Goursaud
- Jasmin Shakeri
- Lary
- Stefan Konarske as Monostatos
- Niamh McCormack as Sophie
- Cosima Henman as Olivia
- Elliot Courtiour as Paolo
- Teddy Teclebrhan as Mr Baumgartner
- Waldemar Kobus as Mr Suessmayr
Production[]
Development[]
It was announced in November 2017 that Roland Emmerich's Centropolis Entertainment and Flimmer would co-produce a modern day adaptation of Mozart's opera, the brainchild of Florian Sigl and Christopher Zwickler. Emmerich and Zwickler would produce, and Sigl would direct. Andrew Lowery wrote the screenplay.[1] Dan Maag and Fabian Wolfart of Pantaleon Films joined as producers at the at the 68th Berlin International Film Festival in February 2018.[2]
Pixomondo are set to create the film's VFX. The project is receiving funds from both Austria and Germany.[3]
Co-producers include Tim Oberwelland, Theodor Gringel, Peter Eiff, and Tobias Alexander Seiffert of Tobis Film as well as Stefan Konarske of Quinta Media.
Casting[]
The cast was announced in February 2021, with Iwan Rheon, Jack Wolfe, Asha Banks, and Amir Wilson starring. Opera stars Sabine Devieilhe, Rolando Villazón, and Morris Robinson would feature. Other cast members include F. Murray Abraham, Stéfi Celma,[4] Jeanne Goursaud, Jasmin Shakeri, Lary, and Konarske.[5]
Filming[]
Principal photography began in February 2021 at Bavaria Studios in Munich and wrapped in Tenerife in April. Other reported filming locations included Salzburg and London.[citation needed]
Release[]
Sola Media has the rights to international distribution.[6] First look stills were revealed in October 2021. The film is expected to premiere in late 2022.[7]
References[]
- ^ "Roland Emmerich's Centropolis, Flimmer Team Up on Mozart's The Magic Flute (Exclusive)". Variety. 23 November 2017. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
- ^ Meza, Ed (21 February 2021). "Pantaflix Boards Roland Emmerich's Magic Flute (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
- ^ White, Peter (7 January 2020). "Game of Thrones VFX Firm Pixomondo Boards Roland Emmerich-Produced Feature Adaptation of Mozart's The Magic Flute". Deadline. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (22 March 2021). "Oscar Winner F. Murray Abraham & 'Call My Agent' Star Stefi Celma Join Modern-Day 'Magic Flute', Filming Underway In Europe". Deadline. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
- ^ Meza, Ed (3 February 2021). "Iwan Rheon, Jack Wolfe, Asha Banks Join Roland Emmerich's The Magic Flute (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
- ^ Blaney, Martin (9 March 2021). "Sola Media boards the Roland Emmerich-produced 'The Magic Flute'". Screen Daily. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
- ^ Wisman, Andreas (26 October 2021). "'The Magic Flute': First Look At F. Murray Abraham, Iwan Rheon, Stefi Celma, More — AFM". Deadline. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
External links[]
- Upcoming films
- Centropolis Entertainment films
- Films based on The Magic Flute
- Films shot at Bavaria Studios
- Films shot in Austria
- Films shot in London
- Films shot in the Canary Islands
- German films
- German musical films
- Opera films