Jeremy Irons to Star in Neil Jordan’s ‘The Well of Saint Nobody’

From Variety

Neil Jordan to Direct Adaptation of Own Novel ‘The Well of Saint Nobody,’ Jeremy Irons, Helena Bonham Carter, Aidan Quinn to Star in Film for Bankside (EXCLUSIVE)

Oscar-winning filmmaker Neil Jordan is to direct a feature based on one of his own novels for the first time.

“The Well of Saint Nobody,” adapted from the director’s acclaimed 2023 novel of the same name, will be introduced to buyers in Cannes by Bankside Films.

Oscar winner Jeremy Irons, Oscar nominee Helena Bonham Carter and Aidan Quinn are attached to star in the film, currently in pre-production, and expected to start shooting later in 2024.

“The Well of Saint Nobody,” follows William, a famous concert pianist who retires to a rectory in West Cork, Ireland. There, he hires local woman, Tara, as a housekeeper who he has met three times yet forgotten all about her. While he remembers nothing of their previous meetings, she remembers everything. When an abandoned well is found on the property she shares legends of the well’s magical history with him, setting the stage for a story of murder, lost eroticism, and revenge.

“I am thrilled to be working with Bankside for the first time,” said Jordan. “I’ve never made a film of one of my novels before. This one demanded it, and I am thrilled to have Jeremy and Helena on board to explore this world of lost love and twisted legend.”

“The Well of Saint Nobody” will be a Turbine Studios / Four Provinces Films Production, produced by BAFTA winner Andrew Eaton of Turbine Studios (“The Crown,” “Rush”) and Oscar nominee and BAFTA nominee Redmond Morris of Four Provinces Films (“The Dig,” “The Rhythm Section”). Bankside Films are handling worldwide sales. CAA will be co-repping North American rights. 

“I’m excited to be working with Neil, especially in adapting one of his own novels and with such a great cast,” said Eaton. “We are delighted to be partnering with the fantastic team at Bankside.”

Added Stephen Kelliher of Bankside Films: “We are thrilled to be working with Neil Jordan, a legendary filmmaker whose work we have long admired. Together with his wonderful cast, he will bring this magical story of love and revenge brilliantly to life.”

May 6, 2024
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Jeremy Irons and Glenn Close to Star in ‘Encore’

From Variety

Glenn Close, Jeremy Irons, Henry Winkler and Don Johnson to Lead Simon Curtis Comedy ‘Encore’

Simon Curtis (“My Week With Marilyn,” “Downton Abbey: A New Era”) has lined up a quartet of stars for upcoming comedy “Encore” from “Twilight” banner Temple Hill Entertainment.

The film — announced by Protagonist Pictures, which is launching worldwide sales ahead of Cannes — will reunite eight-time Oscar nominee Glenn Closewith Oscar winner Jeremy Irons 34 years after their critically acclaimed hit “Reversal of Fortune.” Henry Winkler and Don Johnson round out the ensemble cast.

Written by Academy Award nominee Robert Nelson Jacobs (“Chocolat”), “Encore” follows a group of retired actors as they attempt to reignite their passion for life. Former Broadway icons Marie (Close) and Nigel (Irons) are new residents of a retirement home, where they discover a community of forgotten talents. Motivated to revive Nigel’s passion for theater and embrace this new chapter in their life, Marie decides to stage a production with the residents, pulling everyone out of their past and into their present. This production will be their encore.

“I loved Robert’s touching and hilarious script from the moment I read it and it has been thrilling to see some of the greatest actors in the world respond in the same way,” Curtis said. “I look forward to continuing to build a dream cast so audiences can imagine a group of their favorite actors living out their golden years under the same roof.”

Wyck Godfrey, Marty Bowen and Isaac Klausner will produce for Temple Hill Entertainment (“Twilight” saga, “The Maze Runner” trilogy). Ryan Cunningham serves as co-producer. Protagonist Pictures is handling international rights, while UTA Independent Film Group and CAA Media Finance will be handling U.S. sales. 

“We couldn’t be more excited to bring Robert’s wonderful screenplay, ‘Encore,’ to life under the artful direction of Simon Curtis, who has done a masterful job of assembling a group of talent that will be a joy to watch on screen together,” said Temple Hill co-founder Godfrey. “’Encore’ celebrates the idea that every day should be approached as the first day of the rest of your life, and it does so with immense heart and hilarity.”

Added Protagonist CEO Dave Bishop: “Full of emotion and laughter and anchored by a fantastic cast, ‘Encore’ is exactly the type of feel-good comedy audiences are craving — the perfect film at the perfect time to present to our buyers at Cannes. With Simon’s undeniable creative force behind the camera, and the extraordinary track record of our friends at Temple Hill, I cannot think of a better team of filmmakers to partner with on this project.”

Close is repped by CAA, MGMT Entertainment and Loeb & Loeb. Irons is repped by CAA. Winkler is repped by CAA and Management 360. Johnson is repped by CAA and Edelstein, Laird & Sobel.

May 2, 2024
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