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Synopsis by Eleanor Mannikka A laid-back spoof of knights in shining armor, El Caballero del Dragon is set in a medieval European village, but the knight's armor is actually a spacesuit. Boetius (Klaus Kinski) is a necromancer and alchemist fawning after the near-senile Count of Rue (Jose Vivo). The film stars Dev Patel, Alicia Vikander, Joel Edgerton, Barry Keoghan, Ralph Ineson, and Sean Harris and is based on the poem of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. The Green Knight is scheduled to be released on May 29, 2020, by A24.
| The Green Knight | |
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| Directed by | David Lowery |
| Produced by |
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| Screenplay by | David Lowery |
| Based on | Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by Anonymous |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Daniel Hart |
| Cinematography | Andrew Droz Palermo |
| Distributed by | A24 |
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Running time | 125 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Green Knight is an upcoming 2020 American medieval fantasy film written and directed by David Lowery. The film stars Dev Patel, Alicia Vikander, Joel Edgerton, Barry Keoghan, Ralph Ineson, and Sean Harris and is based on the poem of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.
The Green Knight is scheduled to be released on May 29, 2020, by A24.
Synopsis[edit]
A fantasy adventure based on the Arthurian legend, The Green Knight tells the story of Sir Gawain (Dev Patel), King Arthur's headstrong nephew, who embarks on a quest to confront the eponymous Green Knight, a gigantic green-skinned stranger.
Cast[edit]
- Dev Patel as Sir Gawain
- Alicia Vikander as Lady / Esel
- Joel Edgerton as Lord
- Barry Keoghan as Scavenger
- Ralph Ineson as the Green Knight
- Sean Harris as King Arthur
- Kate Dickie as Queen Guinevere
- Erin Kellyman as Winfred
- Sarita Choudhury as Mother
Production[edit]
It was announced in November 2018 that David Lowery would direct a retelling of the 14th century tale Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, with A24, Ley Line Entertainment, and Bron Studios set to finance.[2]
In March 2019, Dev Patel entered negotiations to star in the film.[3] That same month, Barry Keoghan and Ralph Ineson joined the cast of the film.[4] In April 2019, it was announced Alicia Vikander and Erin Kellyman had been cast in the film.[5][6]
Principal photography began in March 2019, with Ardmore Studios as a filming location. Weta Digital worked on the visual effects.[7][8][9]
Release[edit]
It was scheduled to have its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 16, 2020.[10] However, the festival was cancelled due to the 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic.[11] It is scheduled to be released on May 29, 2020.[12]
References[edit]
- ^'The Green Knight'. South by Southwest. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
- ^N'Duka, Amanda; N'Duka, Amanda (2018-11-06). ''The Old Man & The Gun' Director David Lowery, A24 Team On Fantasy Epic 'Green Knight''. Deadline. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
- ^Kroll, Justin; Kroll, Justin (2019-03-04). 'Dev Patel to Star in David Lowery's Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Film'. Variety. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
- ^N'Duka, Amanda (March 15, 2019). ''The Green Knight': Barry Keoghan & Ralph Ineson Joins A24's Fantasy Epic'. Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 15, 2019.
- ^'Hollywood star Michael Fassbender celebrates birthday on South East blockbuster film set'. waterfordlive.ie. April 2, 2019. Retrieved April 2, 2019.
- ^Weta Digital Working On A24’s ‘Green Knight’ – Production Team Revealed As Filming Is Taking Place At Ardmore Studios In Ireland
- ^Lowery, David (March 15, 2019). 'DAY 7, in which I apparently am not buying it. Vistas and weather and bodily fluids. Real epic week with a truly epic cast and crew. Photo by @sainttoby'. Instagram.com. Retrieved March 16, 2019.
- ^Palmero, Andrew Droz (March 12, 2019). 'ÞE GRENE KNYȝT'. Instagram.com. Retrieved March 16, 2019.
- ^Weta Digital Working On A24’s ‘The Green Knight’ – Production Team Revealed As Filming Is Taking Place At Ardmore Studios In Ireland
- ^D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 2, 2020). 'A24's Fantasy Film 'The Green Knight' To Make World Premiere At SXSW'. Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
- ^'City of Austin Cancels SXSW March Events'. South by Southwest. March 6, 2020. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
- ^'A24's GREEN KNIGHT--starring Dev Patel, Alicia Vikander and Joel Edgerton--goes forth May 29, 2020 in wide release. David Lowery (AIN'T THEM BODIES SAINTS) directs'. Twitter. January 31, 2020. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
External links[edit]
- The Green Knight on IMDb