Woody Allen to start capturing new movie starring Christoph Waltz

Earlier this yr, it was reported that Woody Allen was engaged on a brand new movie in Spain, the director’s first for the reason that rise of the #MeToo motion. Now, extra particulars on that venture have been revealed.

With the working title of WASP2019, the forthcoming film is described as a “comedy-romance,” in response to The Hollywood Reporter. Capturing is scheduled to start in July.

Starring forged members embody Oscar winner Christoph Waltz (Inglourious Basterds), Gina Gershon (Riverdale), and Wallace Shawn (The Princess Bride). Sergi López (Pan’s Labyrinth), Louis Garrel (Godard Mon Amour), and Elena Anaya (Marvel Girl) are additionally onboard.

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In keeping with The Hollywood Reporter, WASP2019 will comply with an American married couple who journey to the San Sebastian Movie Competition in Spain. The spouse ultimately has an affair with a French movie director, whereas her husband falls head over heels for an area lady.

As we beforehand famous, the 83-year-old Allen can be reuniting with Mediapro. The manufacturing home had assisted on his movies Vicky Cristina Barcelona and Midnight in Paris.

For the reason that onset of the #MeToo motion, Allen has confronted renewed public scrutiny and backlash over his long-standing allegations of sexual assault. Amazon ended up slicing ties with the embattled director after certainly one of his movies, A Wet Day in New York, drew consideration for the inclusion of a controversial intercourse scene.

A Wet Day in New York was in the end shelved by Amazon, however is predicted to nonetheless see launch in Europe this fall. A trailer for the movie, which may be seen beneath, was launched simply final month.

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