1917 (2019)

[Cremildo]

Release dates: 12/25/19 (limited), 1/10/20 (wide).

[Cremildo]

Originally Posted by Pieter V

Roger Deakins could be the DP.

Apparently, he is.

[Cremildo]

Spielberg and Mendes Stonehenge war film plans hit by locals' objections

Proposals to film near ancient site provoke criticism over possibility of undiscovered archaeological remains and disturbance to threatened species

[Aclea]

The MOD has regularly blocked filming in that area so it was a particularly bad choice, and access is problematic because of heavy tourist traffic. Because of urban sprawl and NIMBYism (Not In My Back Yard) there are surprisingly few sites in the UK that you can lock down for that length of time that would be suitable for what it appears they're trying to do, especially on a schedule that long (I was involved in a recce for a WW1 project a few years ago, and New Zealand turned out to be the most practical and supportive location at the time).

[DenOfEarth]

Sounds interesting as WWI has barely been used in films and this could be something fresh.

[AaronJ]

Well, this sounds pretty interesting. Can't wait til we get more info locked down.

[Cremildo]

Thomas Newman confirmed to score.

[Monterey Jack]

That's about as surprising as hearing that the sky is blue or water's wet.

[Darth Marcus]

Source: Deadline

Sam Mendes’ ‘1917’ Nears Production: Mark Strong, Colin Firth, Benedict Cumberbatch & More Join Cast
by Anthony D'Alessandro - March 28, 2019 6:00am

DreamWorks Pictures and Universal Pictures announced today that principal photography will commence on 1917, written and directed by Academy Award®-winning filmmaker, Sam Mendes, on April 1, 2019.

The film follows two young British soldiers (Captain Fantastic’s George MacKay; Game of Thrones’ Dean-Charles Chapman) on a single day at the height of World War I.

Joining MacKay and Chapman are Mark Strong (The Imitation Game, Zero Dark Thirty), Andrew Scott (Spectre, Sherlock), Richard Madden (BBC’s Bodyguard, Cinderella), Daniel Mays (Fisherman’s Friends, Rogue One), Adrian Scarborough (The Madness of King George, Christopher Robin), Jamie Parker (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child), Nabhaan Rizwan (Informer), Claire Duburcq, with Colin Firth (The King’s Speech, the Bridget Jones franchise) and Benedict Cumberbatch (The Imitation Game, Doctor Strange).

Mendes, who will direct and wrote the screenplay with Krysty Wilson-Cairns (Penny Dreadful) produces the film with Pippa Harris (Revolutionary Road, Away We Go)—his partner at Neal Street Productions—along with Jayne-Ann Tenggren (Spectre, the upcoming The Rhythm Section) and Callum McDougall (Mary Poppins Returns, Skyfall). Co-producing is Michael Lerman. The film will begin principal photography next week, shooting on location in England and Scotland.

The creative team helping to bring this story to the screen includes cinematographer Roger Deakins (Blade Runner 2049, Skyfall); production designer Dennis Gassner (Bugsy, Road to Perdition); costume designer Jacqueline Durran (Anna Karenina, Darkest Hour); editor Lee Smith (Dunkirk, The Dark Knight); and composer Thomas Newman, who has created the scores for six previous Mendes films, including Skyfall, Road to Perdition and American Beauty.

The film is being produced by Neal Street Productions for DreamWorks Pictures and Universal
Pictures, and will be released by Universal Pictures domestically on December 25, 2019. Universal and Amblin Partners will distribute the film internationally, with eOne distributing on behalf of Amblin in the U.K.

1917 marks a reunion for Mendes and DreamWorks Pictures. The British director made his first feature, American Beauty, under the DreamWorks label, followed by two other productions—Road to Perdition and Revolutionary Road.

[Cremildo]

Finally some actors I actually know.

[Gacivory]

George MacKay really impressed me in Captain Fantastic and glad to hear he is headlining this and Justin Kurzel’s The True History of the Kelly Gang!

[imsounoriginal]

Mark Strong, Colin Firth, Benedict Cumberbatch... thought this was a Tinker Tailor sequel lol

[Gacivory]

Originally Posted by imsounoriginal

Mark Strong, Colin Firth, Benedict Cumberbatch... thought this was a Tinker Tailor sequel lol

I’m still holding out for that sequel! I need the continuation with those actors!

[Pieter V]

Filming started yesterday.

[Himmel]

Title card for 1917 #Universal #CinemaCon

[Cremildo]

Sam Mendes’ WWI Drama ‘1917’ Is Reportedly Comprised Of One Long Shot

[Monterey Jack]

Somewhere, Brian De Palma is furiously jacking off.

[Elgie]

That’s just part of his daily routine.

[AaronJ]

I am so excited for this. Between Mendes directing, Deakins as DP, and that cast ... this sounds amazing. And I'm sure it will be. Add in the one long shot aspect, and yeah, can't wait.

[aiman04]

Originally Posted by Cremildo

Sam Mendes’ WWI Drama ‘1917’ Is Reportedly Comprised Of One Long Shot

Interesting. But with current technology they’ll probably cheat a little here and there.