Firebrand Image reveals a first look at Jude Law and Alicia Vikander as Henry VIII and Katherine Parr
During the 2023 Cannes Film Festival with a film starring Johnny Depp as King Louis XV. opened, another film will also premiere at the event Jude Law as another well-known ruler. In the new movie arsonistLaw plays Henry VIII, the former King of England known for his six marriages. Alicia Vikander stars as Katherine Parr, the king’s sixth and last wife. The film begins with Henry returning from the war and confronting the changes his queen has made at court in his absence. An official first look image has been released and originally posted by Vanity Fairwhat you can see above.
Also starring Law and Vikander are Sam Riley, Eddie Marsan, Simon Russell Beale, Erin Doherty and Ruby Bentall. arsonistDirected by Karim Aïnouz, it is described more as a psychological horror or political thriller than as a traditional historical film. The film is based on the novel by Elizabeth Fremantle The Queen’s Gambit and primarily follows Parr as King Henry VIII of Law nears the end of his life and faces declining physical and mental health. Henrietta Ashworth and Jessica Ashworth wrote the screenplay.
“What’s been dramatized the most is the women who didn’t make it,” says Vikander, referring to her role as a queen who survived marrying King Henry VIII diversity. “[When I read the script] I immediately thought, “Hmm, isn’t it interesting that most people know more about the other women?” It’s almost like people are drawn to pretty dark stories.”
Vikander also touched on working with law. She explained that a large part of the acceptability of the roles she takes depends on who she would be starring with. She was delighted to be working with Law and commented on how her co-star was able to shine as a character actor in the film.
“I think he’s getting more and more parts where he can really show that,” she said. “Maybe it’s about getting old or growing up, but you go through phases and — especially when I became a mom — I do.” [prefer] working with people I admire a lot.”
Firebrand has a strong premiere in Cannes
The film was well received when it premiered at the festival. It reportedly drew an eight-minute standing ovation from the cast and crew in attendance. Recordings of the ovations at the premiere circulated on social media. The film was selected for the Palme d’Or competition.
The film is being produced by Gabrielle Tan through Brouhaha Entertainment. Carolyn Marks is also producing while Maria Logan of MBK Produciton Ltd. alongside Anne Sheehan were executive producers.
There is no exact release date yet arsonist following its world premiere at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival.
