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The Power of the Dog
Benedict Cumberbatch and Elisabeth Moss will star in Jane Campion’s new film, “The Power of the Dog,” an adaptation of the Thomas Savage novel.
Campion will direct from a script she adapted, with See-Saw Films’ in-house sales arm, Cross City Films, launching sales at this month’s Cannes Film Festival. The movie will go into pre-production at the end of the year.
“‘The Power of the Dog’ is a sublime novel that deserves a life on the big screen. I couldn’t stop thinking about the story, it really haunted me. The themes of masculinity, nostalgia and betrayal are an intoxicating mix,” Campion said. “It’s also rare to find a story where the themes, the plot and the characters build tension as they reveal each other and even the end is satisfying and unexpected. It will be the first time I’ve worked with a male lead, which is exciting. Phil is a charismatic and complex character who declares war on his brother’s new wife and her teenage son.”
https://variety.com/2019/film/news/benedict-cumberbatch-elisabeth-moss-jane-campion-power-of-the-dog-1203205974/
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I haven't read the book, but this looks really interesting. I've enjoyed what I've seen of Jane Campion's work. I'm even one of the select few who really liked In The Cut! And Benedict's part sounds really intriguing - I bet he'll be great! Looking forward to this!
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Yes, it sounds very exciting and I am sure he will pull off this character brilliantly. I will read the novel soon. And I like Campions's work as well. I just bought the first series of "Top of the Lake" which sounds very interesting.
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"To fake the death of one sibling may be regarded as a misfortune; to fake the death of both looks like carelessness." Oscar Wilde about Mycroft Holmes
"It is what it is says love." (Erich Fried)
“Enjoy the journey of life and not just the endgame. I’m also a great believer in treating others as you would like to be treated.” (Benedict Cumberbatch)
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Wow, just finished the book which is quite brilliant but also disturbing. Especially where Benedict's character is concerned. This will not be easy to watch but a part he can really delve into. I think it is unlike anything he has done before so just what he loves to do.
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"To fake the death of one sibling may be regarded as a misfortune; to fake the death of both looks like carelessness." Oscar Wilde about Mycroft Holmes
"It is what it is says love." (Erich Fried)
“Enjoy the journey of life and not just the endgame. I’m also a great believer in treating others as you would like to be treated.” (Benedict Cumberbatch)
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Wow, so much amazing news about the film. It will be presented at no less than 6 major festivals. It will be opening feature in Venice and at London Film Festival. I am just re-reading the book and it is so, so good.
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"To fake the death of one sibling may be regarded as a misfortune; to fake the death of both looks like carelessness." Oscar Wilde about Mycroft Holmes
"It is what it is says love." (Erich Fried)
“Enjoy the journey of life and not just the endgame. I’m also a great believer in treating others as you would like to be treated.” (Benedict Cumberbatch)
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Re: The Power of the Dog
I had forgotten about this. Thank you for the reminder.
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I've seen it mentioned recently in the press, but only as part of a larger article that also discussed other films. But I'm always looking out for news about Benedict's films!
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Yes I didn't watch the trailer, but apparently it is a amazing.
Looking forward to the film.
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I just realized the other day that it's one of two films of Benedict's that is playing at TIFF this year, and he's going to be here in Toronto...but I have a feeling that because of COVID protocols that this year's red carpets are only open to journalists. I might check just in case, because I'd love to see him in person and get a photo (even if it's from far away - I saw Eddie Redmayne from far away at the festival on the red carpet for The Aeronauts back in 2019 and I cherish those photos even if they aren't very good).
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