Directed by Garth Davis Director Garth Davis Screenplay Helen Edmundson | Music by John Debney Cinematography Greig Fraser Music director John Debney | |
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Produced by Iain Canning
Emilie Sherman Written by Helen Edmundson
Philippa Goslett Starring Rooney Mara
Joaquin Phoenix
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Tahar Rahim Edited by Alexandre de Franceschi Production companies See-Saw Films, The Weinstein Company, Film4 Productions Cast Rooney Mara, Joaquin Phoenix, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Tahar Rahim Similar The Bye Bye Man, The Book of Love, You Were Never Really He, Lion, Her | ||
Mary Magdalene is an upcoming American-British-Australian drama film about Mary Magdalene written by Helen Edmundson and Philippa Goslett, directed by Garth Davis. It stars Rooney Mara, Joaquin Phoenix, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Tahar Rahim.
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Cast
Production
In February 2016, Rooney Mara joined the cast of the film portraying the role of Mary Magdalene, with Garth Davis directing the film, Universal Pictures, Film4 Productions and See-Saw Films will co-produce the film, with Iain Canning and Emile Sherman serving as producers. In April 2016, Joaquin Phoenix was in talks to portray the role of Jesus Christ. In July 2016, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Tahar Rahim joined the cast of the film. In September 2016, Hadas Yaron joined the cast of the film.
Filming
Principal photography began on October 3, 2016. During production on the film, Rooney Mara and Joaquin Phoenix were spotted on set filming. Principal photography concluded on December 2, 2016.
Release
In February 2016, The Weinstein Company acquired U.S distribution rights to the film. Universal Pictures will distribute the film worldwide except for New Zealand and Australia where Transmission Films will distribute.
