Judy (film)
| Judy | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Rupert Goold |
| Produced by |
David Livingstone Jim Spencer |
| Screenplay by | Tom Edge |
| Based on |
End of the Rainbow by Peter Quilter |
| Starring |
Renée Zellweger Rufus Sewell Finn Wittrock Jessie Buckley Michael Gambon |
| Cinematography | Ole Bratt Birkeland |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Front Row Filmed Entertainment |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Judy is an upcoming British biographical musical-drama film directed by Rupert Goold. Based on the life of American singer, actress Judy Garland which focused on the late 1960s as Garland arrives in the British capital for a run of sell-out concerts at the Talk of the Town. It is an adaptation of the Olivier and Tony nominated 2012 Broadway play End of the Rainbow by Peter Quilter. The film stars Renée Zellweger as the singer, which also stars Rufus Sewell and Michael Gambon in supporting roles. The film was originally scheduled to be released in late 2018.[1][2]
Plot
Set in the late 1960s when Garland arrives in the British capital for a five-week run of sell-out concerts.
Cast
- Renée Zellweger as Judy Garland
- Rufus Sewell as Sidney Luft
- Michael Gambon as Bernard Delfont
- Finn Wittrock as Mickey Deans
- Jessie Buckley as Rosalyn Wilder
- Bella Ramsey as Lorna Luft
- Arthur McBain as Askith
- John Dagleish as Lonnie Donegan
- Gemma-Leah Devereux as Liza Minnelli
- David Rubin as Noel
- Darci Shaw as Young Judy Garland
Production
Principal photography for the film began on March 19, 2018, which is being shot in London.[3] The film will be distributed by Pathé.[4][5][6]
References
- ↑ "Renee Zellweger to Play Judy Garland in London-Set 'Judy'". October 23, 2017.
- ↑ "Renee Zellweger to play Judy Garland on screen". October 23, 2017.
- ↑ "First Look: Renee Zellweger as Judy Garland in 'Judy' Biopic". March 19, 2018.
- ↑ "'Judy' First Look: Renée Zellweger Becomes Judy Garland to Perform the Legend's Final Concerts". March 19, 2018.
- ↑ "First Look At Renée Zellweger As Judy Garland In Pathé, BBC Films Biopic". March 19, 2018.
- ↑ http://www.playbill.com/article/renee-zellweger-judy-garland-biopic-will-be-distributed-by-ld-entertainment-and-roadside-attractions