White Bird: A Wonder Story
White Bird: A Wonder Story is an upcoming American war drama film directed by Marc Forster and written by Mark Bomback, based on the 2019 graphic novel of the same name by R. J. Palacio. The film is a "companion piece" to the 2017 film Wonder, based on Palacio's 2012 novel, and stars Gillian Anderson and Helen Mirren.[1]
| White Bird: A Wonder Story | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Marc Forster |
| Written by | Mark Bomback |
| Based on | White Bird: A Wonder Story by R. J. Palacio |
| Produced by | |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Matthias Koenigswieser |
| Edited by | Matt Chessé |
| Music by | Thomas Newman |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | Lionsgate |
Release date |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The film commenced production in February 2021 in the Czech Republic.[2] It is scheduled to be released on September 16, 2022.[3]
Premise
After the events of Wonder, bully Julian has left school. He is visited by his grandmother from Paris, who tells him stories of her childhood - as a young Jewish girl living in Nazi-occupied France during World War II, she was hidden from the Nazis by a classmate and his family.[1][2]
Cast
- Gillian Anderson as Vivienne
- Helen Mirren as Grandmère/Sara
- Ariella Glaser as Young Sara
- Bryce Gheisar as Julian Albans
- Jo Stone-Fewings
- Orlando Schwerdt as Julien
Locations gallery
Jungmannovo Square, Kutna Hora, Czech Republic doubles as WWII France
Jungmannovo Square, Kutna Hora, Czech Republic doubles as WWII France
References
- Wiseman, Andreas (February 4, 2021). "Gillian Anderson To Star In Lionsgate's 'White Bird: A Wonder Story', Czech Shoot To Begin This Month". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
- N'Duka, Amanda (February 25, 2021). "Helen Mirren Joins Gillian Anderson In Lionsgate's 'White Bird: A Wonder Story'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
- D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 28, 2021). "Lionsgate Dates Samuel L. Jackson's 'The Protege', Jennifer Lopez's 'Shotgun Wedding' & 'White Bird: A Wonder Story'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
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