The Chaperone (2018 film)
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| Directed by | Michael Engler |
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| Written by | Julian Fellowes |
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| Music by | Marcelo Zarvos |
| Cinematography | Nick Remy Matthews |
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| Distributed by | PBS Distribution |
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Running time | 103 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Chaperone is an upcoming film, directed by Michael Engler, with a screenplay by Julian Fellowes, from the novel by Laura Moriarty. It stars Haley Lu Richardson, Miranda Otto, Elizabeth McGovern, Blythe Danner, Campbell Scott, Géza Röhrig and Victoria Hill.
It will have its world premiere at the Los Angeles Film Festival on September 23, 2018.
Plot
The story centers on the teenage Louise Brooks, who ventures to study dance at the Denishawn school in New York City in the company of a chaperone.
Cast
- Haley Lu Richardson as Louise Brooks
- Miranda Otto as Ruth St. Denis
- Elizabeth McGovern as Norma (The Chaperone)
- Blythe Danner as Mary O'Dell
- Campbell Scott as Alan Carlisle
- Géza Röhrig as Joseph
- Victoria Hill as Myra Brooks
- Matt McGrath as Raymond
- Robert Fairchild as Ted Shawn
- Tyler Weaks as Howard Carlisle
- Andrew Burnap as Floyd
- Bill Hoag as Jack
- Ellen Toland as Greta
- George Hampe as Earl Carlisle
- Sean Hudock as Norman Ross
- Vinson German as Music Hall Man
Production
In February 2013, it was announced Elizabeth McGovern would star in the film, with Simon Curtis directing from a screenplay by Julian Fellowes, based upon the novel by Laura Moriarty, with McGovern, Curtis, Eli Selden, and Adam Shulman producing under their Anonymous Content banner. Fox Searchlight Pictures would distribute the film.[2] In May 2017, it was announced Michael Engler would direct the film, instead of Curtis, who will remain an executive producer on the film. Masterpiece, Altus Media, and Rose Pictures will produce the film, with PBS Distribution distributing the film, receiving a theatrical release prior to airing on PBS.[3][4] In August 2017, Haley Lu Richardson, Victoria Hill, Campbell Scott, Géza Röhrig, Blythe Danner and Miranda Otto. Hill, Greg Clark, Luca Scalisi, Rose Ganguzza, Kelly Carmichael and Gary Hamilton will also serve as producers on the film.[5]
Filming
Principal photography began in August 2017.[6]
Release
The film will have its world premiere at the Los Angeles Film Festival on September 23, 2018.[7]
References
- ↑ "The Chaperone". Los Angeles Film Festival. Retrieved August 22, 2018.
- ↑ Fleming Jr, Mike (February 1, 2013). "Fox Searchlight Sets Simon Curtis-Directed 'The Chaperone' With 'Downton Abbey's Elizabeth McGovern". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
- ↑ Lodderhose, Diana (16 May 2017). "'Downton Abbey' Writer Julian Fellowes & Elizabeth McGovern Reunite For 'The Chaperone' – Cannes". deadline.com. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
- ↑ "Elizabeth McGovern Returns to MASTERPIECE in The Chaperone". pbs.org. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
- ↑ McNary, Dave (August 1, 2017). "Haley Lu Richardson Joins Elizabeth McGovern's PBS Movie 'The Chaperone'". Variety. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
- ↑ "Production begins on 'The Chaperone' with Elizabeth McGovern". screendaily.com. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
- ↑ Day-Ramos, Dino (August 15, 2018). "Music Documentary 'Echo In The Canyon' Set As LA Film Festival Opener". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 22, 2018.
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