The Green Knight (film)

The Green Knight is an upcoming American epic[2] medieval fantasy film written and directed by David Lowery. It stars Dev Patel, Alicia Vikander, Joel Edgerton, Sarita Choudhury, Sean Harris, Kate Dickie, Barry Keoghan and Ralph Ineson, and is based on the poem of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.

The Green Knight
Theatrical release poster
Directed byDavid Lowery
Produced by
  • Toby Halbrooks
  • James M. Johnston
  • David Lowery
  • Tim Headington
  • Theresa Steele Page
  • Aaron Gilbert
Screenplay byDavid Lowery
Based onSir Gawain and the Green Knight
by Anonymous
Starring
Music byDaniel Hart
CinematographyAndrew Droz Palermo
Production
company
Distributed byA24
Release date
  • July 30, 2021 (2021-07-30)
Running time
125 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The film is scheduled to be released in the United States on July 30, 2021, by A24.

Synopsis

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

Production

It was announced in November 2018 that David Lowery would direct and write a modern retelling of the 14th century tale Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, with A24, Ley Line Entertainment, and Bron Studios set to finance.[3]

In March 2019, Dev Patel entered negotiations to star in the film.[4] That same month, Barry Keoghan and Ralph Ineson joined the cast of the film.[5] In April 2019, it was announced Alicia Vikander and Erin Kellyman had been cast in the film.[6][7]

Principal photography began in March 2019, with Ardmore Studios as a filming location. Weta Digital worked on the visual effects.

Release

It was scheduled to have its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 16, 2020, followed by a theatrical release on May 29, 2020.[8][9] However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the festival was cancelled and the film was pulled from the schedule.[10] The film was rescheduled to July 30, 2021.[11][12]

References
  1. "The Green Knight". South by Southwest. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
  2. The Green Knight, retrieved 2020-08-09
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. N'Duka, Amanda (March 15, 2019). "'The Green Knight': Barry Keoghan & Ralph Ineson Joins A24's Fantasy Epic". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 15, 2019.
  6. "Hollywood star Michael Fassbender celebrates birthday on South East blockbuster film set". waterfordlive.ie. April 2, 2019. Retrieved April 2, 2019.
  7. Weta Digital Working On A24's ‘Green Knight’ – Production Team Revealed As Filming Is Taking Place At Ardmore Studios In Ireland
  8. 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.
  9. Sharf, Zack (February 13, 2020). "'The Green Knight' Trailer: Dev Patel, David Lowery Dazzle With Indie Fantasy Epic". IndieWire. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
  10. "City of Austin Cancels SXSW March Events". South by Southwest. March 6, 2020. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
  11. "The Green Knight". A24. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
  12. A24 Finally Sets New Summer 2021 Release Date for ‘The Green Knight’
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