White Bird: A Wonder Story
White Bird: A Wonder Story | |
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Directed by | Marc Forster |
Written by | Mark Bomback |
Based on | White Bird: A Wonder Story by R. J. Palacio |
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Starring | |
Cinematography | Matthias Koenigswieser |
Edited by | Matt Chessé |
Music by | Thomas Newman |
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Distributed by | Lionsgate |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
White Bird: A Wonder Story is an upcoming American war drama film directed by Marc Forster and written by Mark Bomback, based on the 2019 graphic novel of the same name by R. J. Palacio. The film is a "companion piece" to the 2017 film Wonder, based on Palacio's 2012 novel, and stars Gillian Anderson and Helen Mirren.[1]
The film commenced production in February 2021 in the Czech Republic.[2] It is initially scheduled to be released on September 16, 2022.[3] The release date is delayed to October 14, 2022.[4]
Premise[]
After the events of Wonder, bully Julian has left school. He is visited by his grandmother from Paris, who tells him stories of her childhood - as a young Jewish girl living in Nazi-occupied France during World War II, she was hidden from the Nazis by a classmate and his family.[1][2]
Cast[]
- Gillian Anderson as Vivienne
- Helen Mirren as Grandmère/Sara
- Ariella Glaser as Young Sara
- Bryce Gheisar as Julian Albans
- Jo Stone-Fewings
- Orlando Schwerdt as Julien
Locations gallery[]
Jungmannovo Square, Kutna Hora, Czech Republic doubles as WWII France
Jungmannovo Square, Kutna Hora, Czech Republic doubles as WWII France
References[]
- ^ a b Wiseman, Andreas (February 4, 2021). "Gillian Anderson To Star In Lionsgate's 'White Bird: A Wonder Story', Czech Shoot To Begin This Month". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
- ^ a b N'Duka, Amanda (February 25, 2021). "Helen Mirren Joins Gillian Anderson In Lionsgate's 'White Bird: A Wonder Story'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 28, 2021). "Lionsgate Dates Samuel L. Jackson's 'The Protege', Jennifer Lopez's 'Shotgun Wedding' & 'White Bird: A Wonder Story'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
- ^ "'Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret' Set for September Release by Lionsgate". 2022-01-31. Retrieved 2022-02-02.
External links[]
- Upcoming films
- 2022 films
- English-language films
- 2022 drama films
- 2020s war drama films
- American films
- American war drama films
- American World War II films
- Film spin-offs
- Films based on American comics
- Films directed by Marc Forster
- Films scored by Thomas Newman
- Films set in France
- Films shot in the Czech Republic
- Films with screenplays by Mark Bomback
- Lionsgate films
- Live-action films based on comics
- Mandeville Films films
- Participant Media films
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