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Emma.
Theatrical release poster
Directed byAutumn de Wilde
Screenplay byEleanor Catton
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyChristopher Blauvelt
Edited byNick Emerson
Music by
Distributed byFocus Features
Release dates
  • February 14, 2020 (2020-02-14) (United Kingdom)
  • February 21, 2020 (2020-02-21) (United States)
Countries
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
LanguageEnglish

Emma. is an upcoming comedy-drama film directed by Autumn de Wilde and written by Eleanor Catton. It is based on the 1815 novel of the same name by Jane Austen. The film stars Anya Taylor-Joy, Johnny Flynn and Bill Nighy.

It is scheduled to be released in the United Kingdom on February 14, 2020, and in the United States on February 21, 2020, by Focus Features.

Synopsis

Emma Woodhouse, "handsome, clever and rich", meddles in the romantic affairs of her friends and loved ones.

Cast

Production

In October 2018, Anya Taylor-Joy was cast in the film adaptation of Emma, with Autumn de Wilde making her directorial debut with the film.[2] In December 2018, Johnny Flynn joined the cast of the film.[3] In March 2019, Bill Nighy, Mia Goth, Josh O'Connor, Callum Turner, Miranda Hart, Rupert Graves, Gemma Whelan, Amber Anderson and Tanya Reynolds joined the cast of the film.[4]

Alexandra Byrne will be providing costume design for the film.[5]

Filming

Principal photography began on March 18, 2019.[6][7]

Release

It is scheduled to be released in the United Kingdom on February 14, 2020, and in the United States on February 21, 2020.[8]

References

  1. ^ Focus Features. "Emma Cast & Crew". Retrieved December 8, 2019.
  2. ^ Kit, Borys (October 25, 2018). "Anya Taylor-Joy to Star in Jane Austen Adaptation 'Emma' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 29, 2018.
  3. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (December 20, 2018). "Johnny Flynn Joins Focus Features-Working Title's 'Emma'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
  4. ^ Grater, Tom (March 21, 2019). "Bill Nighy, Mia Goth, Josh O'Connor, Callum Turner board 'Emma' for Working Title, Blueprint (exclusive)". Screen International. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
  5. ^ "Alexandra Byrne". Independent Talent. Retrieved 2019-05-14.
  6. ^ "Production Weekly" (PDF). Production Weekly. No. 1123. December 20, 2018. p. 19. Retrieved January 28, 2019.
  7. ^ de Wilde, Autumn (March 18, 2019). "DAY ONE of production complete". Instagram.com. Retrieved March 19, 2019. I am thrilled to announce that I am directing Jane Austen's "Emma" starring @anyataylorjoy for @focusfeatures @workingtitlefilms & @blueprint.pictures // screenplay by eleanorcatton // photo by @anyataylorjoy // @emmafilm // "Emma Woodhouse, handsome, clever, and rich, with a comfortable home and happy disposition, seemed to unite some of the best blessings of existence; and had lived nearly twenty-one years in the world with very little to distress or vex her." // #emma #hansomecleverandrich
  8. ^ "Emma". Launching Films. Retrieved August 22, 2019.