The Marsh King's Daughter
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Directed by | Neil Burger |
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Based on | The Marsh King's Daughter by Karen Dionne |
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Cinematography | Alwin H. Küchler |
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Distributed by | STXfilms |
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Language | English |
The Marsh King's Daughter is an upcoming psychological thriller film directed by Neil Burger and written by Mark L. Smith and Elle Smith, based on the 2017 novel of the same name by Karen Dionne. It stars Daisy Ridley, Ben Mendelsohn and Garrett Hedlund.
Produced by Anonymous Content and Black Bear Pictures, it is set to be distributed by STXfilms.
Premise[]
A woman who was abducted when she was young along with her mother is forced to confront her past after her infamous father escapes from prison.
Cast[]
- Daisy Ridley as Helena Pelletier
- Brooklynn Prince as Young Helena
- Ben Mendelsohn as Jacob Holbrook
- Garrett Hedlund as Stephen Pelletier
- Caren Pistorius as Helena's mother
- Joey Carson as Marigold Pelletier
Gil Birmingham has been cast in an undisclosed role.
Production[]
The project was announced in February 2018, with Elle Smith and Mark L. Smith writing the screenplay for director Morten Tyldum. Alicia Vikander was cast in the lead role, and was also set to serve as an executive producer.[1]
Filming was due to begin in late July 2019, and continue through autumn,[2] but no further developments were announced until February 2021, with Tyldum and Vikander no longer involved in the film. Neil Burger was now directing with Daisy Ridley cast to star, replacing Tyldum and Vikander.[3] In May, Ben Mendelsohn joined the cast.[4] In June 2021, Brooklynn Prince, Gil Birmingham, Caren Pistorius, and Garrett Hedlund joined the cast of the film.[5][6]
Filming began on June 7, 2021, in Ontario, Canada.[5][7][8] Filming officially wrapped on August 6, 2021.[9]
Release[]
The film has currently no set release date. Additionally, Amazon Studios has acquired the European distribution rights to the film as part of ErosSTX's multi-year output deal with the company, and will release the film through Prime Video.[10]
References[]
- ^ Alicia Vikander To Star In Morten Tyldum-Directed Thriller ‘The Marsh King’s Daughter:’ STXintl Handling In Berlin
- ^ Kids Now Casting: Play Young Helena in 'The Marsh King's Daughter' Starring Alicia Vikander
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (February 18, 2021). "Daisy Ridley To Star In Thriller 'The Marsh King's Daughter' For Director Neil Burger, Black Bear, Anonymous Content & STX – EFM Hot Pic". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
- ^ Ben Mendelsohn To Star Opposite Daisy Ridley In Neil Burger's 'The Marsh King's Daughter', June Shoot In Canada
- ^ a b Lang, Brent (June 16, 2021). "Brooklynn Prince, Gil Birmingham, and Caren Pistorius Join 'The Marsh King's Daughter' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
- ^ Ritman, Alex (June 29, 2021). "Garrett Hedlund Joins Daisy Ridley in 'The Marsh King's Daughter' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony. "STXfilms Takes U.S. Rights On Daisy Ridley & Neil Burger Thriller 'The Marsh King's Daughter'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
- ^ "In Production". Ontario Creates. Retrieved 13 June 2021.
- ^ O'Neill, Sean [@seansmovies] (August 6, 2021). "That's A Wrap for filming of The Marsh King's Daughter" (Tweet). Archived from the original on August 6, 2021. Retrieved August 6, 2021 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Eros STX and Amazon Prime Video Expand Output Deal to South Africa; STX Re-Ups Theatrical Deal". 18 August 2021.
External links[]
- The Marsh King's Daughter at the Internet Movie Database
- English-language films
- Upcoming films
- Films directed by Neil Burger
- American films
- American psychological thriller films
- Anonymous Content films
- Films based on American thriller novels
- Films shot in Ontario
- STX Entertainment films
- Upcoming English-language films