Living (2022 film)
Living is an upcoming British drama film directed by Oliver Hermanus from a screenplay by Kazuo Ishiguro, adapted from the 1952 Japanese film Ikiru directed by Akira Kurosawa. Set in 1952 London, it depicts a bureaucrat (played by Bill Nighy) facing a fatal illness. It will premiere at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival.[1]
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| Directed by | Oliver Hermanus |
| Screenplay by | Kazuo Ishiguro |
| Based on | Ikiru by Akira Kurosawa |
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| Starring | Bill Nighy |
| Cinematography | Jamie D. Ramsay |
| Edited by | Chris Wyatt |
| Music by | Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch |
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| Distributed by | Lionsgate UK |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Cast
- Bill Nighy as Mr Williams
- Aimee Lou Wood as Margaret
- Alex Sharp
- Tom Burke
Production
In October 2020, the project was announced with Nighy and Wood attached to star.[2] In December 2020, Lionsgate acquired the UK distribution rights.[3] In June 2021, principal photography began in the UK, Sharp and Burke were announced to have joined the film, and the first image from the film was released. It was also announced that Toho, the distributor of the original film, had acquired the rights for Japan. London County Hall provides the backdrop for the film in addition to financing it.[4]
References
- D'Alessandro, Anthony; Patten, Dominic (2021-12-09). "Sundance 2022: Hybrid Festival Sees Princess Diana, Michael Kenneth Williams, Dakota Johnson, Bill Cosby, NYC Rock'n'Roll & Regina Hall Fill Lineup". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-12-09.
- Wiseman, Andreas (15 October 2020). "'Living': Bill Nighy & Aimee Lou Wood To Star In Kazuo Ishiguro Adaptation Of Kurosawa's 'Ikiru' For 'Carol' Producer Number 9 & Rocket Science — AFM". Deadline. Retrieved 18 June 2021.
- Grater, Tom (21 December 2020). "Lionsgate Takes UK On 'Ikiru' Remake 'Living' Starring Bill Nighy". Deadline. Retrieved 18 June 2021.
- Yossman, K. J. (18 June 2021). "'Love Actually's' Bill Nighy Looks Dapper in First Image From Oliver Hermanus and Number 9 Films' 'Living'". Variety. Retrieved 18 June 2021.