The Thing with Feathers is an upcoming British drama film starring Benedict Cumberbatch. It is written and directed by Dylan Southern and adapted from the book Grief Is the Thing with Feathers by Max Porter.
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| Directed by | Dylan Southern |
| Screenplay by | Dylan Southern |
| Based on | Grief Is the Thing with Feathers by Max Porter |
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| Cinematography | Ben Fordesman |
| Edited by | George Cragg |
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Running time | 104 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Synopsis
editA father and two sons struggle to cope with the sudden loss of their wife and mother.[1]
Cast
edit- Benedict Cumberbatch as Dad
- Richard Boxall as Boy 1
- Henry Boxall as Boy 2
- Eric Lampaert as Crow
- David Thewlis as the voice of Crow
- Vinette Robinson as Amanda
- Sam Spruell as Paul
Production
editThe project is from Film4, Lobo Films and Cumberbatch’s SunnyMarch. Producers on the project are Andrea Cornwell, Adam Ackland and Leah Clarke. It is an adaptation by Dylan Southern of the novel Grief Is the Thing with Feathers by Max Porter.[2] The film received British Film Institute (BFI) Filmmaking Fund production support in 2024.[3]
Principal photography was underway in early 2024.[4][5]
Release
editIt is set to premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival on 25 January 2025.[6][7]
References
edit- ^ Cooper, Brenna (May 22, 2023). "Benedict Cumberbatch lands next lead movie role". Digital Spy. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
- ^ Goodfellow, Melanie (May 16, 2023). "Benedict Cumberbatch To Star In 'The Thing With Feathers' From Film4, Lobo Films & SunnyMarch; MK2 Films & UTA Launching Sales – Cannes Market". Deadline. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
- ^ Tabbara, Mona (December 27, 2024). "'The Thing With Feathers' , 'Pillion' among key 2024 BFI production awards". Screen Daily. Retrieved December 28, 2024.
- ^ Yossman, K.J. (November 16, 2023). "Benedict Cumberbatch Says Participating in His 'Letters Live' Stage Show Is 'An Immediate Shot in the Arm for a Performer'". Variety. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
- ^ "Benedict Cumberbatch transforms into a grieving father as he films sombre scenes with two child actors for his new role in The Thing With Feathers". whatsnew2day. February 24, 2024. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
- ^ Lee, Benjamin (December 11, 2024). "Sundance 2025: Olivia Colman, Jennifer Lopez and Josh O'Connor lead lineup". The Guardian. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
- ^ Ellwood, Gregory (January 17, 2025). "25 Most Anticipated Sundance Film Festival 2025 Premieres". The Playlist.net. Retrieved January 19, 2025.