The Return (2024 film)
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| Directed by | Uberto Pasolini |
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| Based on | The Odyssey by Homer |
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| Language | English |
The Return is an upcoming
It is scheduled to be released on September 27, 2024 in the United States by Bleecker Street.
Synopsis
Odysseus (Fiennes) washes up on the shores of his home island Ithaca after twenty years fighting in and returning from the Trojan War. Scarred by his experiences he is unrecognisable from the mighty warrior king that left, 20 years before. His wife Penelope (Binoche) is now a prisoner in her own home, hounded by many suitors to choose a new husband that would take the throne. Odysseus and Penelope’s son Telemachus (Plummer) is facing death at the hands of those who see him as a threat to their ambitions. Odysseus is forced to face his past in order to save his family and win back that which he has lost.[1]
Cast
- Ralph Fiennes as Odysseus
- Juliette Binoche as Penelope
- Charlie Plummer as Telemachus
- Marwan Kenzari as Antinous
- Claudio Santamaria as Eumaeus
- Ayman Al Aboud as Indius
- Amir Wilson as Philoetius
- Francesco Bianchi as Amphimedon
- Bruno Cassandra as Promachus
Production
Development
The project was announced in April 2022. The script for the film was written by John Collee and Edward Bond. The film's director, Uberto Pasolini, and James Clayton produced the film. HanWay Films began handling international sales and took the project to the 2022 Cannes Film Festival.[2] In February 2023 Bleecker Street were announced to have picked up North American rights and have Andrew Karpen and Kent Sanderson executive producing on the project. Roberto Sessa for Picomedia with Rai Cinema, Giorgos Karnavas and Konstantinos Kontovravkis for Heretic and Stéphane Moatti, Romain Le Grand, Vivien Aslanian and Marco Pacchioni for Kabo Films and Marvelous Production were also revealed as producers on the Italy-U.S.-Greece-U.K.-France co-production.[3]
Casting
The film marks the first time Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche appear in the same project since the 1996 Oscar winner The English Patient.[4] In February 2023, Charlie Plummer and Marwan Kenzari were added to the cast.[5][6]
Filming
The film began production in Greece in the spring of 2023, with principal photography in the regions of Corfu and the Peloponnese, before continuing on to locations in Italy.[7] Filming had wrapped in Corfu by June 2023.[8]
Release
It is scheduled to be released on September 27, 2024 in the United States by Bleecker Street.[9]
References
- ^ Ravindran, Manori (April 28, 2023). "'English Patient' Stars Juliette Binoche, Ralph Fiennes Will Reunite in 'The Return,' a Gritty Take on 'The Odyssey'". Variety. Archived from the original on February 16, 2023. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
- ^ Goldbart, Max (April 28, 2022). "'The English Patient' Stars Ralph Fiennes & Juliette Binoche Reunite For Uberto Pasolini's 'The Return'; HanWay To Launch Sales In Cannes". Deadline. Archived from the original on March 7, 2023. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
- ^ Echebiri, Makouchi (February 16, 2023). "Ralph Fiennes to Star as Odysseus in 'The Odyssey'-Inspired Epic 'The Return'". Collider. Archived from the original on February 16, 2023. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
- ^ Remley, Hilary (April 28, 2022). "Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche Join Uberto Pasolini's 'The Return'". Collider. Archived from the original on February 16, 2023. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
- ^ Lodderhose, Diana (February 15, 2023). "Bleecker Street Acquires Ralph Fiennes-Juliette Binoche Starrer 'The Return' For North America". Deadline. Archived from the original on February 16, 2023. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (February 17, 2023). "' The Old Guard' Star Marwan Kenzari Joins Ralph Fiennes & Juliette Binoche In 'The Return'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 4, 2023. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
- ^ Roxborough, Scott (February 15, 2023). "Bleecker Street Takes North American Rights to 'The Return' Starring Ralph Fiennes, Juliette Binoche". Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on May 3, 2023. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
- ^ "THE RETURN: Filming of series about Odysseus wraps up in Corfu". Greek City Times. June 1, 2023. Archived from the original on June 4, 2023. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
- ^ Kay, Jeremy (February 16, 2023). "Bleecker Street, HanWay Films close deal on 'The Return' starring Ralph Fiennes, Juliette Binoche". Screen Daily. Archived from the original on March 27, 2023. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
External links
- The Return at IMDb
