Robert Pattinson and Uma Thurman are set to star in and produce a new movie, Kill Your Darlings, an adaptation of the David Mitchell novel of the same name. The film will also feature Elle Fanning, Michael Shannon, and Zach Galifianakis. Production is currently underway in New York City and Los Angeles.
Mitchell’s novel is considered one of Britain’s greatest postwar novels and has been described as a “tour de force” and “a triumph of the English language.” It tells the story of a brilliant young poet who returns to his ancestral home in Scotland while suffering from writer’s block. There he reconnects with the daughter he never knew he had, and tries to reconcile his love for both of them. The story is structured around a series of artistic competitions as the poet attempts to prove himself to the world through his writing.
Pattinson and Thurman will play competing literary agents who represent different writers in the story. Their collaboration represents a reunion for the two talented actors, who last performed together in 2009’s Confucius Say What? The Coen Brothers’ classic comedy follows the journey of a Chinese philosopher whose sayings are inscribed on tables around the world. In 2011, Thurman received an Academy Award nomination for her portrayal of Cicero.
Mitchell’s novel has been widely praised for its language and storytelling. In 2004, the Sunday Times named it one of the ten greatest English novels of the past century. In 2007, London’s The Bookbag magazine named it one of the twenty-five greatest British novels of all time. In its assessment of the greatest postwar novels, the Sunday Times described Kill Your Darlings as “a dazzling feat of narrative, linguistically dazzling and rich in invention.”
The film rights to Mitchell’s novel were first purchased by The Weinstein Company in 2016 with the intention of developing a movie with a budget in the region of £15 million ($19.3 million). It would then be followed by a sequel with an investment of £30 million ($39.9 million). Production of the first movie is scheduled to begin in spring 2021 and end in summer 2021. The sequel is currently without a release date.
Pattinson and Thurman’s pairing is already showing promising results in the form of strong word of mouth and social media buzz. The British actor began his career in 2005 with a leading role in the fantasy adventure movie franchise The Twilight Saga: New Moon. He went on to play a lead role in several other blockbuster films, earning him a reputation as one of the most in-demand leading men in Hollywood. For his role in Pattinson’s 2019 movie Maleficent, he received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. In 2020, he starred in the critically acclaimed crime film The Lime Tree.
Uma Thurman’s Return To Features
After a decade in the shadows, Uma Thurman is returning to the big screen in a starring role. She will be seen in the latest adaptation of Mitchell’s classic novel Kill Your Darlings as literary agents Eve Chilton and Barbara Havers. Her character Barbara is described as a ‘force to be reckoned with’, while Eve is described as ‘sharp as a tack and as perky as a penguin’.
Thurman is best known for her roles in Pulp Fiction, Deadwood, and The Matrix trilogy. She is now the highest-grossing actor of all time, having earned more than £110 million ($137.8 million) with her acting career. Her most recent credits include 2019’s The Lime Tree and the upcoming comedy Game Over. She will also be seen in the upcoming third season of Netflix’s House of Gucci.
Director/co-writer John Krokidas brings his experience from Game Change, the political satire in which he also starred. Krokidas is best known for his work on shows like Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Onion News Network, and Episodes. He will also be serving as an executive producer on Kill Your Darlings. The screenplay will be written by David Mitchell and Josh Singer.
Elle Fanning’s Transition From Childhood To Stardom
Elle Fanning is set to make her acting debut in Kill Your Darlings as the female lead, Rosalind Trotwood. The Hollywood darling is known for her work in movies such as Whiskey Girls, Hotel Transylvania, and Spider-Man: Into the Spooky Woods. She will be playing a character who has ‘an uncanny resemblance to Gwyneth Paltrow’s childhood self’, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Rosalind is described as a ‘shrewd young woman, with a playful side and a tough side’, by the script.
Fanning was born in Nashville, Tennessee, and began acting at the age of four. Since then, she has built an acting career that has seen her star in major productions across the world. She was previously set to star in the upcoming Netflix adaptation of Tracy Chevalier’s 1977 novel, Madam Secretary, but the project was scrapped.
The rising star will be seen in A Million Little Pieces as well as the upcoming superhero movie Captain Marvel alongside Brie Larson. She plays a dual role in the upcoming animated movie Paddington 2, which is due to be released in 2022.
Zach Galifianakis’ Career In Movies
Zach Galifianakis is set to play a supporting role in the upcoming movie Kill Your Darlings as William Wordsworth. The Golden Globe and Emmy-nominated comedian has scored major roles in several acclaimed movies, including The Big Lebowski, A Most Violent Year, and the Academy Award-winning The Shape of Water. He is also known for his distinctive and often-imitated vocal style. His most recent role is in the upcoming superhero movie Black Widow.
The comedian will be seen in the upcoming Netflix comedy special Galifianakis: What’s The Matter With Chris? The stand-up special will include scenes shot in front of a live audience at the London Palladium. It will air on Netflix in March 2022.
Summary
The script is an adaptation of David Mitchell’s novel of the same name. It follows the journey of a brilliant young poet who returns to his ancestral home in Scotland while suffering from writer’s block. There he reconnects with the daughter he never knew he had, and tries to reconcile his love for both of them. The story is structured around a series of artistic competitions as the poet attempts to prove himself to the world through his writing. The movie focuses on the battle between the two literary agents at the center of the story, between Eve, a ruthless and ambitious literary agent who represents the best-selling author Louis Seton and his wife Rachel, and Barbara, an equally ambitious but more traditional agent who represents the lesser-known Edward Kerns and his wife Marion. The action alternates between the homes of Eve and Barbara in New York City as well as the literary agency in London, where much of the story takes place.
Pattinson and Thurman’s pairing is already showing promising results in the form of strong word of mouth and social media buzz. The British actor began his career in 2005 with a leading role in the fantasy adventure movie Franchise The Twilight Saga: New Moon. He went on to play a lead role in several other blockbuster films, earning him a reputation as one of the most in-demand leading men in Hollywood. For his role in Pattinson’s 2019 movie Maleficent, he received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. In 2020, he starred in the critically acclaimed crime film The Lime Tree.
Thurman’s return to features marks a major comeback for the actress, who last starred in the 2005 movie Chain Reaction and then went on to star in several indie films, earning her the reputation of an actress who rarely takes on major projects. Since then, she has built an acting career that has seen her star in major productions across the world. In 2020 alone, she will be seen in three different movies: Kill Your Darlings, The Lime Tree, and Game Over.
Elle Fanning’s transition from childhood to stardom is being touted as one of the biggest casting coups of the year. The Hollywood darling is known for her work in movies such as Whiskey Girls, Hotel Transylvania, and Spider-Man: Into the Spooky Woods. She will be playing a character who has an uncanny resemblance to Gwyneth Paltrow’s childhood self, as seen in the photo above. The actress was previously set to star in the upcoming Netflix adaptation of Tracy Chevalier’s Madam Secretary, but the project was scrapped.
The rising star will be seen in A Million Little Pieces and the upcoming superhero movie Captain Marvel alongside Brie Larson. She plays a dual role in the upcoming animated movie Paddington 2, which is due to be released in 2022.