The Count of Monte Cristo (2024 film)
The Count of Monte Cristo is an upcoming adaptation of the Alexander Dumas novel of the same name. The film is written and directed by Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de La Patellière and stars Pierre Niney, in the role of Edmond Dantès.
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Directed by | Matthieu Delaporte Alexandre de La Patellière |
Screenplay by | Matthieu Delaporte Alexandre de La Patellière |
Based on | The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexander Dumas |
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Country | France |
Language | French |
Cast
- Pierre Niney as Edmond Dantès
- Anaïs Demoustier
- Laurent Lafitte
- Anamaria Vartolomei
- Bastien Bouillon
- Patrick Mille
- Vassili Schneider
- Julien de Saint Jean
Production
The adaptation of the Dumas classic is written and directed by Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de La Patellière and produced by Pathé Films and Chapter 2. They were revealed to be working on the project in November 2020.[1] It is co-produced by M6 Films and Fargo Films.[2]
Casting
Pierre Niney was cast in the lead role in February 2023.[3][4] In July 2023, Anaïs Demoustier, Laurent Lafitte, Anamaria Vartolomei, Bastien Bouillon, Patrick Mille, Vassili Schneider, and Julien de Saint Jean were cast in the film.[5]
Filming
Principal photography got underway in the summer of 2023.[6]
Release
The film is expected to be released in late 2024.[7]
References
- "Alexandre de la Patellière et Matthieu Delaporte vont revisiter "Le comte de Monte-Cristo"". lefilmfrancais.com. November 20, 2020. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- Keslassy, Elsa (February 9, 2023). "Pathe, Chapter 2 Team on Alexandre Dumas Epic Saga 'The Count of Monte Cristo' Starring Pierre Niney (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- Douhaire, Samuel (February 10, 2023). ""The Count of Monte-Cristo" with Pierre Niney: has the imagination of French cinema gone?". Telerama. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- Labylle, Anouk (February 10, 2023). "Pierre Niney in turn dons the costume of the Count of Monte-Cristo". newsinfrance.
- "The film "The Count of Monte-Cristo" with Pierre Niney has unveiled the rest of its cast, here it is". euro.dayfr.com. July 24, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- Warner, Sam (August 8, 2023). "Peaky Blinders' Sam Claflin has period drama makeover filming new TV series". Dogital Spy. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- "PIERRE NINEY WILL BE THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO IN THEATERS IN 2024". February 10, 2023.