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QuoteRidley Scott, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck Team on Revenge Film 'The Last Duel'

Ridley Scott looks to have his next directing job, as he has signed on to direct "The Last Duel" with Matt Damon and Ben Affleck attached to star.

Damon, Affleck and Nicole Holofcener penned the script with Scott, Damon and Affleck all producing along with Scott's producing partner Kevin Walsh. The project has been set up at Fox for some time, and it's still unknown if Disney will keep it or if it will be shopped elsewhere.

The pic is set in 14th century France and follows a man who goes to war and returns to discover a friend of his has raped the his wife. No one will believe the woman, and the soldier appeals to the king of France and says he wants to fight a duel to the death to decide the man's fate, becoming the last legally sanctioned duel in France.

The film marks two special occasions: it's the first time Damon and Affleck have starred in a film together since "Good Will Hunting," a film that also won them the Oscar for best original screenplay. It's also the first time Damon and Scott have worked together since "The Martian."


Timing for production is still unknown, as Damon is expected to shoot Participant's "Stillwater" next month, but it likely means Scott will push back production on the Disney movie "Merlin."

Scott, Damon and Affleck are all repped by WME. The news was first reported by Deadline Hollywood.

Quote from: Ingwar on Jul 22, 2019, 09:27:30 PM

QuoteHere's a major movie that is coming together quickly. I'm hearing that Ridley Scott is going to next direct The Last Duel, a revenge story based on a novel by Eric Jager. The plan is for Matt Damon and Ben Affleck to star in the film. The script is almost done, written by Damon, Affleck and Nicole Holofcener. This is happening quickly and would be the first collaboration on a script between Damon and Affleck to get made since their Oscar winning work on Good Will Hunting.

Scott and Kevin Walsh are producing for Scott Free and Damon and Affleck are producing through their Pearl Street banner. The book has been at Fox for some time, and it will be interesting to see if it fits the template of Disney, which controls the script after acquiring Fox. As you will see from the description, this is not for the faint of heart and evidenced by the book's full title, which is The Last Duel: A True Story of Trial by Combat in Medieval France.

It's a revenge story of two best friends. Damon and Affleck will play them. The main characters are the Norman knight Jean de Carrouges and the squire Jacques Le Gris. They were friends. One goes to war and returns to accuse Le Gris of raping his wife Margerite de Carrouges. No one will believe the woman, and the soldier appeals to the king of France to undo a decision handed down by Count Pierre d'Anencon, which favored Le Gris. The decision handed down is that the two men fight a duel to the death. The one left alive would be declared the winner as a sign of God's will. And if Jean de Carrouges loses, his wife will be burned at the stake for punishment for her false accusation.

Scott returns to collaborate with Damon for the first time since the Best Picture nominated The Martian, and Walsh worked with Damon producing the Best Picture nominated Manchester By The Sea.

If Disney doesn't step up, I'm told every studio in town is waiting in the wings for this one. Scott would push back Merlin, the formative pic on the wizard at Disney.

This is getting around quickly because Damon was photographed by Yahoo carrying a script. Now you know what it's all about. There truly are no secrets anymore.

Scott will be turning to the subject matter he covered. He made his feature directorial debut on The Duellists, a 1977 drama about a feud between two officers in the Napoleonic Era.

https://deadline.com/2019/07/ridley-scott-matt-damon-ben-affleck-the-last-duel-14th-century-tale-fox-disney-nicole-holfcener-kevin-walsh-1202650734/

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Jul 22, 2019, 09:31:28 PM
Ridley Scott started his film career with the The Duellists, it would be ironic if The Last Duel were to be his last movie

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Jul 22, 2019, 09:43:39 PM
Mmm... both Variety and Deadline reckon he'll push back Merlin in favour of this.

QuoteOr they will find different director.

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Happy & honored pilots 😊 Thank you Mr Ridley Scott for flying with us

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Sep 01, 2019, 09:19:41 PM
Where was the beginning of Kingdom of Heaven shot, the section that takes place in France, was that also Spain?

QuoteFilming took place in Ouarzazate, Morocco, where Scott had previously filmed Gladiator and Black Hawk Down, and in Spain, at the Loarre Castle (Huesca), Segovia, Ávila, Palma del Río, and Seville's Casa de Pilatos and Alcázar.

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Sep 02, 2019, 09:25:52 PM
So I'm assuming that's on hold and Scott's going ahead with The Last Duel now.

QuoteMatt is working with his BFF Ben Affleck again after they won the Oscar for writing "Good Will Hunting" in 1998. Damon and Affleck teamed up with Nicole Holofcener to write "The Last Duel," about a duel between Knight Jean de Carrouges and his squire. Ridley Scott is set to direct.

Damon said of the film, "We wrote for the first time in 25 years with Nicole Holofcener, who is a hero or ours — amazing writer, she's great. The three of us wrote this thing, so hopefully we will shoot it next year."

Quote from: Variety'Killing Eve' Star Jodie Comer Eyes Ridley Scott's 'The Last Duel' (EXCLUSIVE)

Jodie Comer, the "Killing Eve" actress who took home a best drama actress Emmy for her role in the series on Sunday, is in talks for Ridley Scott's "The Last Duel," sources tell Variety.

Comer will star alongside Matt Damon and Ben Affleck in the revenge drama from Disney-Fox. "The Last Duel" is set in 14th century France and follows a man who goes to war and returns to discover a friend of his has raped his wife (portrayed by Comer). No one will believe the woman, and the soldier appeals to the king of France and says he wants to fight a duel to the death to decide the man's fate, becoming the last legally sanctioned duel in France.

The film has not yet been greenlit, however, and the studio is still deciding how to move forward. Sources have indicated that Comer's casting is a sure thing should the film get the go-ahead. If it's approved, "The Last Duel" is expected to go into production in early 2020.

Nicole Holofcener ("Can You Ever Forgive Me?," "Enough Said") is co-writing the script with Damon and Affleck. The duo will also produce along with Scott and his filmmaking partner Kevin Walsh. Drew Vinton is also producing for Pearl Street Films, and Madison Ainsley will executive produce.

Comer has become one of the more sought after leading ladies in town following her breakout role as the female assassin Villanelle in BBC America's "Killing Eve." Comer beat out a slew of actresses, including her co-star Sandra Oh, for the best actress in a drama series award at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards. Before jumping into "The Last Duel," Comer is expected to shoot Season 3 of "Killing Eve," which starts production next week.

Comer will also appear in the upcoming Disney-Fox comedy "Free Guy" opposite Ryan Reynolds, marking one of the first big roles she landed after the first season of "Killing Eve." "Free Guy" is expected to bow next year.

https://variety.com/2019/film/news/jodie-comer-ridley-scott-the-last-duel-1203323924/ (https://variety.com/2019/film/news/jodie-comer-ridley-scott-the-last-duel-1203323924/)

Quote from: Ingwar on Sep 26, 2019, 08:05:48 PM
Scott mentioned once that he loves Killing Eve.

QuoteThe series follows Eve Polastri (Sandra Oh), a British intelligence investigator tasked with capturing psychopathic assassin Villanelle (Jodie Comer); as the chase progresses, the two develop a mutual obsession.

QuoteQuestion: who's going to be the baddie rapists? Damon or Affleck?

QuoteI think it has something to do with Affleck making joke (did he really because I'm not sure what happened) about harassment allegation few years ago.

QuoteI'm glad Matt has read/still reading the book because Scott won't :) He didn't even read Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?

QuoteI'm also glad that Matt is working with Ridley again which probably will be used to promote the movie considering they succeeded previously with The Martian.

Quote from: Ingwar on Jul 22, 2019, 09:38:30 PM

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Jul 22, 2019, 09:31:28 PM
Ridley Scott started his film career with the The Duellists, it would be ironic if The Last Duel were to be his last movie

:'(

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Oct 09, 2019, 09:42:23 PM

QuoteI think it has something to do with Affleck making joke (did he really because I'm not sure what happened) about harassment allegation few years ago.

I don't know, it sounds like a lot of SJW's have a beef with the plot itself. Read through the comments on that twitter post above for some examples.

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Oct 09, 2019, 09:42:23 PM

QuoteQuestion: who's going to be the baddie rapists? Damon or Affleck?

Damon is slightly older than Affleck so he might possibly play the knight (Jean de Carrouges) and Affleck the squire (Jacques Le Gris) who is also the rapist. A "squire" back then was a knight's apprentice and was usually much younger than his master.

But then again, there's only about two years difference in age between Damon and Affleck so it could equally well be the other way around I suppose.  :-\

QuoteThe gripping, atmospheric true story of the "duel to end all duels" in medieval France: a trial by combat pitting a knight against a squire accused of violating the knight's beautiful young wife.

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Oct 09, 2019, 09:42:23 PM

QuoteI'm also glad that Matt is working with Ridley again which probably will be used to promote the movie considering they succeeded previously with The Martian.

Yeah, Matt also campaigned hard for an Oscar for Ridley on The Martian. Though I doubt the Oscar people would even look at this considering it's already considered "controversial" without even a single frame of film being shot yet.

QuoteTo work with Ridley, it's just insane. When I read the script, I loved the script. The character is this remarkable woman who risked her own life and reclaimed her life in the process and I'm so excited, honestly.

Quote from: Ingwar on Oct 10, 2019, 10:37:41 AM
Man, I stopped reading twitter posts ages ago. I cannot handle it anymore :) I'm leftist by some people cross the line and it becomes comical. Let snowflakes whinge. I disconnected myself from social media. Don't have facebook, twitter and instagram. AvP is the only place I visit!

QuoteAlso? I though there was only one rapist

QuoteTime will tell but it might be opposite reaction since script was written by Nicole Holofcener who knows how to write. She received Academy Award nomination for Adapted Screenplay and won the Writers Guild of America Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2018). Also Ridley is well known for his strong female characters which will probably happen it this case.

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Oct 10, 2019, 03:38:30 PM
PS. Did Jodie Comer just drop a massive spoiler with that quote you gave? Now we know who's going to win the duel.  :-\

Quote from: VarietyAdam Driver is in early talks to co-star opposite Matt Damon in Disney-Fox's "The Last Duel," a period drama from director Ridley Scott.

Sources tell Variety that Ben Affleck, who originally eyed what would be Driver's leading role, will now appear in a supporting part along with "Killing Eve" actress Jodie Comer.

Set in 14th century France, the movie is an epic tale of betrayal and justice, told from three distinct points of view: two knights (Damon and Driver) whose bond is tested by treachery and a young woman (Comer) forced to navigate the brutal and oppressive culture of the era in order to survive.

When news first broke that Damon and Affleck would be appearing in a film together for the first time since "Good Will Hunting," many assumed Affleck would take on the role of Damon's friend, though neither the studio nor reps for either actor would confirm. Insiders now confirm to Variety that Affleck will assume a supporting role instead due to scheduling conflicts with New Regency's "Deep Water," which he had already signed on to.


Disney and Fox have not yet greenlit the film and are still deciding how to proceed. If it does get the go-ahead, "The Last Duel" should begin production in early 2020.

Nicole Holofcener ("Can You Ever Forgive Me?," "Enough Said") is co-writing the script with Damon and Affleck. The duo will also produce along with Scott and his filmmaking partner Kevin Walsh. Drew Vinton is also producing for Pearl Street Films, and Madison Ainsley will executive produce.

Driver is having a massive fall with critically acclaimed roles in Netflix's "Marriage Story" and Sony Classics' drama "The Report," both of which could have him in the Oscar race. He is also set to reprise his portrayal of Kylo Ren in the final installment in the Skywalker saga "Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker."

He is repped by Gersh and Affleck is repped by WME.

https://variety.com/2019/film/news/adam-driver-ridley-scott-last-duel-matt-damon-1203365229/ (https://variety.com/2019/film/news/adam-driver-ridley-scott-last-duel-matt-damon-1203365229/)

QuoteThe film is a revenge story focusing on a pair of knights in 14th Century France. One of the knights returns from war, when his wife (Comer) reveals that the other knight sexually assaulted her.

Quote from: Ingwar on Oct 22, 2019, 10:32:03 PM
I just checked wikipedia and there's loads of stuff about them:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_de_Carrouges
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacques_Le_Gris

Quote from: Ingwar on Oct 22, 2019, 10:32:03 PM

QuoteThe film is a revenge story focusing on a pair of knights in 14th Century France. One of the knights returns from war, when his wife (Comer) reveals that the other knight sexually assaulted her.

Well,

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it ain't true as Le Gris raped Jean's wife while de Carrouges was already in France with his wife. He travelled to Paris to claim some money.

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Quote from: Ingwar on Oct 22, 2019, 09:42:10 PM
PS I'm nearly half-way through the book and it's really interesting. Very layered story about friendship and its bitter end, love, envy, loyalty plus historic medieval reality.

Quote from: Ingwar on Oct 23, 2019, 09:07:44 PM
When it comes to than summary it might be in the movie (if it happens) as they will probably shorten the story to make it more dramatic.

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Carrouges fighting in Scotland while his wife being raped is better option than him travelling to Paris to collect some money.

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Quote from: Ingwar on Oct 23, 2019, 09:07:44 PM
Any battles or sieges? Quote from the book:

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(...)

QuoteThe combined army of French and Scots, about five thousands strong, finally march from Edinburgh in early July. (...) Eventually they called a halt at Wark, a fortress build on a rocky outcrop above the Tweed.

Reconstruction of Wark Castle

(https://www.maybole.org/history/castles/wark1.jpg)

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Quote from: Ingwar on Oct 23, 2019, 09:07:44 PM
What I like about this story is that it's not black and white. Sure, Le Gries raped his friend wife which was bloody horrible but what Carrogues did in Scotland was

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savage as f**k. Another quote from the book:

QuoteJean de Carrouges and his comrades  threw themselves into the maelstrom of war, slaughtering enemy soldiers and civilians alike, seizing livestock, and carrying off any valuables. A French chronicler reports that his countrymen brought "murder, pillage and fire" to the land, "destroying all by sword or fire, mercilessly cutting the throats of peasants and anyone else they met, sparing no one on account of rank, age, or sex, not even the elderly or the infant at the breast".

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QuoteAs a professional historian, I have spent much time with medieval people, so to speak, in the texts that I read; and quite honestly there are very few of them that if I met in the flesh I feel that I would be very fond of.

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Oct 23, 2019, 09:43:52 PM
It was a brutal age.

QuoteThe prosecution and punishment of rape often depended on the victim's social class and political clout. In France women convicted of lesser crimes like theft were often put to death, while many males guilty of rape escaped with a mere fine - compensation that was often paid not to the victim herself but to her father or husband, since rape counted less as sexual violence against a woman than as a property crime against her male guardian.

(...) And in France, the female victim, no matter what her social standing, high or low, could not bring charges in the first place without the cooperation of her husband, father, or male guardian. May rape victims, threatened afterwards by their attackers with shame and dishonor, chose to keep silent rather risk ruining their reputation, or that of their family, by making the crime public. So if in theory rape was a serious crime for which the law provided heavy penalty, in practice it often went unpunished, unprosecuted, and even unreported.

Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 23, 2019, 11:11:17 PM
Honestly, I think Driver is a better actor than Affleck, so I'm cool with this.

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Oct 24, 2019, 06:11:38 PM
Not a good time to be born as a woman.

Quote from: Ingwar on Oct 24, 2019, 06:57:24 PM
He also knows how to play a squire ;D
(https://cdn.theatlantic.com/assets/media/img/mt/2019/04/quixote/lead_720_405.jpg?mod=1555685387)

QuoteDamon walked the red carpet for the premiere of his new biographical drama Ford v Ferrari at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on Monday, and he stopped to chat with ET's Matt Cohen about where things stand for The Last Duel, and his experiences working with Affleck for the first time since Good Will Hunting.

"Well, we're getting a green light imminently, I hope," Damon said.

"It's just this really interesting story of perspective, and so Ben and I wrote the male perspectives and Nicole wrote the female perspective and I think it could be really interesting," Damon shared. "So I'm looking forward to making it next year."

Quote from: Fiendishly Inventive on Nov 11, 2019, 12:24:50 AM
Disco Elysium is amazing.

QuoteThe Last Duel, from Fox, is set for a limited release date of Dec. 25, 2020, and will get a wide release on Jan. 8, 2021. Matt Damon, Adam Driver and Jodie Comer have leading roles in the film, with Ben Affleck on board in a supporting capacity. Last Duel recounts the real-life revenge drama surrounding the last legally sanctioned duel in France and is based on Eric Jager's book.

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Nov 16, 2019, 04:57:25 PM
So we will be watching this almost a year from now.

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Nov 16, 2019, 06:47:38 PM
Yeah well, Ridley is a fast worker. If they give him the money he'll knock it out quickly. Although I prefer it back when he took his time to make a movie. It sounds like he wants to film the Gucci movie next year as well.

Quote from: Ingwar on Nov 16, 2019, 07:00:05 PM
How it performs at box office? Hard to say as it's gonna be (I hope) R-rated. At the end it's a story about rape and mortal duel.

QuoteKingdom of Heaven was rated 15 in UK? This movie is bloody as hell.

QuoteWorld famous movie director Ridley Scott is considering Tintern Abbey for the setting of his next film - a revenge tale starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck.

Scott arrived by helicopter late on Wednesday morning, landing in a field beside the abbey which had been strimmed to ensure a smooth landing.

The Gladiator and Alien films director is looking for a bridge upon which to shoot a major scene for his film 'The Last Duel', which is being produced by Fox.

The film is scheduled for limited release to American audiences on December 25, 2020, and looks set to open globally on January 8, 2021.

Scott previously visited Tintern Abbey's battlemented bridge in early October but the stormy weather that day wasn't ideal for him to assess its suitability so he decided on a return visit.

The director is considering either Tintern Abbey or Kells Priory in Kilkenny for the scene, which is likely to star either Affleck or Damon and possibly both.

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Dec 03, 2019, 07:03:37 PM
Mmm... Tintern Abbey was already built by the time the story takes place. I wonder if it features in the book?

Quote from: Ingwar on Dec 03, 2019, 08:33:00 PM
To answer your second question, regarding those actual locations, I hope Scott will make use of them, as they're, as you said, in good condition. I didn't even know about that.

Quote#figuration for men and women, various profiles, for shooting film with Matt Damon: For the filming of the feature film "The Last Duel" directed by Ridley Scott, (with Matt Damon and Adam Driver) *,

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Dec 04, 2019, 04:14:06 PM
Interesting... so this confirms that shooting will take place in France (as we speculated earlier from those pictures of Scott in Southern France) and that it will be in February.

QuoteWill Scott make it with post-production till Christmas?

Quote from: Ingwar on Oct 23, 2019, 09:07:44 PM
What I like about this story is that it's not black and white. Sure, Le Gries raped his friend wife which was bloody horrible but what Carrogues did in

QuoteThe next Ridley Scott with Matt Damon and Ben Affleck will be shot in France (Dordogne, Cathedral of Reims ...) in #LUnion

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Dec 07, 2019, 03:11:21 PM
Just finished the book today:

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Yeah, both the male leads in the story are not really very likable characters. Le Gris was kind of ok until one gets to the rape scene which was very nasty. I think the movie will probably set Lady Marguerite up as the true hero in the story since she was definitely the most righteous of the lot whilst being very relatable to a modern audience.

Eric Jager writes quite well, the actual duel was quite a page turner. I think it's best to read the book (or watch the movie) without knowing who's going to win in the end. It's going to make one hell of a movie.

Read only if you've finished the book. Massive Spoilers:

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My money was on Carrouges winning since he had much more actual combat experience. Le Gris' wealth was also kind of his downfall since buying a fancy high-end full plate armour suit resulted in him not being able to get up again after Carrouges toppled him over.

But what happened to Le Gris' accomplice? After Le Gris' was proven guilty (by way of losing the duel) shouldn't Louvel have been hanged/burned/quartered?

The author also seems to think that Le Gris was guilty of the rape despite the very split opinions back then and the fable of another man later confessing to the rape.

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QuoteRidley Scott is planning a 10-day shoot in the Notre-Dame de Reims Cathedral in early 2020 for his The Last Duel.

Quote40/80 years old man speaking Latin and woman 18/30 years comfortable with nudity for film R. Scott: For the filming of the feature film "The Last Duel" directed by Ridley Scott, (with Matt Damon and... Apply here:

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Dec 09, 2019, 03:51:31 PM
Ridley Scott is planning a 10-day shoot in the Notre-Dame de Reims Cathedral in early 2020 for his The Last Duel.

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Dec 09, 2019, 07:04:33 PM

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Maybe Scott will use the interior for other locations like the Palais de Justice as well?  ???

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QuoteNarbonne: director Ridley Scott will film at Fontfroide Abbey in March 2020 (Finding
#Languedoc). A casting to recruit 250 extras will take place under the marquee
of the Sports Park from Tuesday 17 and Friday 20 December.

Quote from: armesgarciaPackaging some aircraft aluminium broadswords and other medieval weapons... These weapons take the direction of Périgord... Knights are coming in France...

#armesgarcia #escrime #cascadeur #stunt #escrimeartistique #stagefencing #duraluminium #sword #épée #cascade #filmarmourer #stuntman #rental #rentasword #location #armerodecine #armures #film #cinéma #capeetepee #movieindustry #schermastorica #france #fechten #lastduel #ridleyscott #medieval #perigord

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Dec 20, 2019, 05:15:57 PM
I wonder if it will represent medieval Paris?

QuoteBecause modern history has largely passed it by, Sarlat has remained preserved and one of the towns most representative of 14th century France.

Quote from: WikipediaThe town and region have featured in two major Hollywood films: Ridley Scott's The Duellists (1978) based on Joseph Conrad's Napoleonic tale; and more recently Timeline (2003) adapted from Michael Crichton's time-travel novel, set in 14th century France.

Quote from: Philippe BélavalDid you know that Ridley #Scott will be filming scenes from his next movie #TheLastDuel at #Pierrefonds @leCMN next spring? The #BBC had already filmed many passages from its #Merlin series there: reviewed by #ViolletLeDuc, the #MoyenAge is truer than the real one!

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Dec 21, 2019, 05:23:38 PM
France does offer an incentive and rebate program just like the UK, Australia, South Africa, Canada, Hungary etc. But on the condition that it's filmed in the French language. There's only been one exception as far as I know and that was Luc Besson's, Valerian (primarily because of it's huge budget).

QuoteMagnificent #Fontfroide Abbey in # Aude.
Future location of a scene from Ridley Scott's "Last Duel".

Quote from: Le Celticant on Dec 21, 2019, 07:16:24 PM
Not exclusively filmed in French language.
There are actually several categories each clearly defined for international production.
Including the inclusion of a contract between co-production (french) that handle the shooting, the VFX and there are many other loophole for international production to use. It's very common.
http://www.filmfrance.net/telechargement/201710_FF_CNC_TRIP.pdf

Quote from: Fiendishly Inventive on Dec 29, 2019, 07:30:06 AM
Please be excellent.

Quote from: Ingwar on Dec 29, 2019, 11:19:05 PM

Quote from: Fiendishly Inventive on Dec 29, 2019, 07:30:06 AM
Please be excellent.

Please be very good at least.

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Dec 30, 2019, 04:37:41 PM
The book is solid though.

QuoteThe Last Duel's studio, Fox has Oscars in their sights,' a film insider tells Grazia, 'and Jodie is categorically part of their plan. They'll be pushing hard for a nomination.'

QuoteI can't wait for Ridley Scott's film The Last Duel to start shooting in Sarlat soon. Everywhere you walk in Sarlat is like being on a film set. Lots of locals have applied to be extras and we've all been told not to cut our hair or to shave beads. So there's a lot of beards in Sarlat at the mo 🧔. I need a haircut, but I can wait. #thelastduel

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Jan 03, 2020, 09:10:52 PM
I usually just do a quick twitter or instagram search each day and see what pops up.

QuoteFrance's Parliament Greenlights 40% Tax Rebate for VFX-Heavy Foreign Productions

France's parliament has greenlit a 10% increase for the international tax rebate to 40% for international productions boasting a large portion of visual effects.

Kicking off this year, the incentive will allow foreign productions spending at least 2 million euros in VFX to obtain a 40% rebate on all the qualified expenditures made in France.

However, the parliament did not approve a bill proposal to get above-the-line expenditures such as the salaries of actors to qualify for the rebate, as it is the case in Ireland and the U.K. which keep attracting the biggest shoots.

France's top line producers, John Bernard and Raphael Benoliel, as well as orgs such as Film France and several senators are lobbying for above-the-line spending to qualify and are arguing that an improved tax incentive would bring in more revenues into State coffers, as well as create jobs.

France has lost a flurry of big-budget productions to countries boasting more aggressive incentives in recent years.

Case in point: Ridley Scott's upcoming "The Last Duel" whose story unfolds during the reign of King Charles VI in France would be filming entirely on location if the tax incentive had been improved, according to an industry source. But half of the movie will now be shooting in Ireland, where the salaries of actors, including Adam Driver, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, will taken into account for the rebate.

Aside from its tax incentive, France also has some catching up to do with regards to studios. Compared with with its neighbours such as the U.K. or Germany which have Pinewood and Babelsberg Studios, respectively, France is lacking similar venues to host non-exterior shoots.

On top of the existing studios at Bry-sur-Marne and La Cite du Cinema, a number of other studios are being built or revamped, including the Hollywood-style La Victorine Studios which is preparing to build a 32,300-square-foot sound stage and will be joining forces with the Marseille Provence Studios in Southern France for outdoors shoots; and Bretigny Studios near Paris, where the shoot of "Eiffel," a film starring Romain Duris and Emma Mackey ("Sex Education") recently took place.

Quote from: Ingwar on Jan 06, 2020, 10:51:06 PM
Case in point: Ridley Scott's upcoming "The Last Duel" whose story unfolds during the reign of King Charles VI in France would be filming entirely on location if the tax incentive had been improved, according to an industry source. But half of the movie will now be shooting in Ireland, where the salaries of actors, including Adam Driver, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, will taken into account for the rebate.

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Jan 07, 2020, 04:40:22 PM
Merlin's location shooting was originally supposed to take place in Ireland with studio shooting to take place at Shepperton Studios, England.

Quote"The Last Duel" (Disney / 20th Century Fox)
Release Date:
Dec. 25

What Looks Strong:
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck reunite as screenwriters for the first time since their Oscar-winning script for 1997's "Good Will Hunting." They've adapted, with Nicole Holofcener, the 2004 book by Eric Jager about the infamous 14th century duel between French knight Jean de Carrouges (Damon) and his former friend and squire, Jacques LeGris (Adam Driver). Emmy winner Jodie Comer ("Killing Eve") plays the nobleman's wife, Marguerite. Ridley Scott is directing. With this kind of superlative pedigree, what could possibly be risky about this movie? Wellllllll...

Causes for Concern:
The duel — overseen by the king and attended by thousands in Paris — is over Marguerite's allegation that, while her husband was away at war, LeGris brutally raped her. It's the kind of story for which the phrase "execution dependent" was invented, and yet Disney has slated "The Last Duel" to open over Christmas. Yiiiiiiikes.

Verdict:
It's dizzying to consider all the ways this movie could go wrong, but one thing is certain: The press tour is going to be a Whole Thing.

https://variety.com/2020/film/news/box-office-predictions-2020-hits-flops-no-time-to-die-wonder-woman-2-black-widow-1203458263/ (https://variety.com/2020/film/news/box-office-predictions-2020-hits-flops-no-time-to-die-wonder-woman-2-black-widow-1203458263/)

QuoteEric Jager about the infamous 14th century duel between French knight Jean de Carrouges (Damon) and his former friend and squire, Jacques LeGris (Adam Driver).

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Jan 10, 2020, 07:09:24 PM

QuoteEric Jager about the infamous 14th century duel between French knight Jean de Carrouges (Damon) and his former friend and squire, Jacques LeGris (Adam Driver).

Spoiler

So Driver will play the rapist.

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Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Jan 12, 2020, 04:31:43 PM
I think he mentioned somewhere that he specifically likes medieval era movies?

QuoteDisney sent out an updated, official list of 2020 releases this AM. It had some revisions from the list sent out late last year about the film slate through 2027. Noticeably, these 4 Fox films are off the calendar:
- Antlers
- Copperfield film
- The Empty Man
- The Last Duel

QuoteMore than 100 extras were to be found at #Reims ... Alas, the filming of Ridley Scott at the cathedral is canceled

Quote@BenAffleck hey you don't come to reims you and matt damon for the next ridley scott movie next march it's canceled or postponed

QuoteThank you @ArnaudRobinet for being so useless and making Ridley Scott cancel his plans to come and shoot his next film starring Adam Driver, Jodie Comer and Ben Affleck. 🙃

Thank you for ruining my opportunity to be cast and skipping on the chance to put light on the city.

Quote from: Ingwar on Jan 21, 2020, 08:19:36 PM
I watched Marriage Story recently I must say I cannot wait to see Driver working with Ridley.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MR9ntzA8xiI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MR9ntzA8xiI)

QuoteBeynac Castle 🏰 which I could not visit due to the preparation for the shooting of the next film by Ridley Scott (just the man who directed the films Alien, Prometheus, Alone on Mars, Gladiator, Blade Runner, Robin Hood) and so on) 😀! It was weird to come across people from the technical team studying where to install the rails for the cameras and speak American during the ride! This castle having already been used for the shooting of Visitors 2, among others, will be the place of play of Matt Damon and Ben Affleck in "The last duel" which will be released in 2021 at the cinema!
I already intended to see this film concerning the last judicial duel in France! But there, the fact that it was filmed in my pretty black Périgord ... I will go as soon as it comes out to the cinema!
Very nice walk despite not visiting the castle. Its surroundings are superb.

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Jan 31, 2020, 06:15:18 PM
Ingwar can you remember a character named "Henri" in the book?

Quote from: Ingwar on Feb 01, 2020, 09:37:19 PM
Not at all but the movie isn't based upon the novel so I assume we gonna see some made up characters. Ian Pirie played in The Terror, produced by Scott.

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Feb 02, 2020, 04:33:59 PM
It's definitely based on the novel.

QuoteDordogne: Ridley Scott expected next week in Sarlat?

QuoteDordogne: Ridley Scott expected next week in Sarlat?
British director Ridley Scott could land next week in Sarlat, in the Périgord Noir. In the city in any case, the traces of the imminence of the shooting multiply
francebleu.fr

QuoteSarlat in full effervescence ... Actors (Matt Damon) of the film of Ridley Scott and the director of the film himself could indeed - according to our information - arrive in black Périgord from next week!

QuoteDordogne: filming of Ridley Scott's future film to start soon

QuoteCastings of choristers and dancers in the Dordogne for the future film by Ridley Scott

Quote from: manu_pallmanBuilding 🏗 sets for the ridley scott film "the last duel"

QuoteThe filming of the film "The last duel" of Ridley Scott with Matt Damon and Ben Aflleck is being prepared in Sarlais! It should start on February 17/18 and end on February 28.

Well, France Bleu Périgord reveals that scenes from the film will be shot at the Château de Beynac and in its old town. But also in the church of the village of Beynac where a wedding scene should be performed.

Ridley Scott was also present this Wednesday to inspect the premises. On site, the teams are in any case in full preparation work.

A real beehive is activated around the entrance to the Château de Beynac and in its courtyard. Roadies, decorators, carpenters. In all, over fifty people. On the surrounding wall, hourds, a sort of defensive wooden balcony are being erected. For example, a film painter is responsible for making the elements of wooden decors more real than life.

The shooting will also take place in several rooms of the completely redecorated Château de Beynac . The production has a sense of detail since a boar's head was sent as well as hanged false hares.

Real old furniture was brought in, as Yannick tells us, a mover: " We assembled all the furniture coming from England and Ireland, in the great hall of the castle and also in the room of the future characters of the film. massive furniture which comes from castles of England, it is beautiful to see "he says.

The village church, for its part , was completely emptied and then redecorated with furniture to apparently create a wedding scene. But the shooting will also take place at the Château de Fénelon as well as on the central square of the bastide of Monpazier.

A medieval market scene will be filmed there, as told by the mayor of Monpazier, Fabrice Duppi: " It will be on the Place des Cornières, which is the jewel of Monpazier, so we are very proud that it is highlighted through We are very proud to welcome this filming with a director such as Ridley Scott, it is a great recognition for our village classified as the most beautiful village in France "says the mayor

Finally 5000 square meters of warehouses would have been rented to Sarlat, to store the decor and costumes for the film by Ridley Scott!

Quote from: Stolen on Feb 10, 2020, 08:47:10 PM
For those who have read the book, can we expect a great war battle with hundreds of horses?
;D

QuoteFilming of Ridley Scott in Dordogne: the department rents the site of the Beynac bypass
The filming of the film "The last duel" of Ridley Scott with Matt Damon and Ben Affleck is being prepared in Dordogne. So that the extras can park.

QuoteJimmy Martin and the A4audio technical team prepared the material for #TheLast Duel directed by Ridley Scott. For this occasion, a configuration with 2 Aaton #Cantar X3 and a Sound Device 888 in #Dante connection is planned. And, of course, with 8 Audio Limited A10 systems!

QuoteDirector Sir RidleyScott arrived at #Sarlat with BenAffleck and Matt Damon. The shooting of the "last duel" will soon begin;

QuoteThe Ridley Scott film crew arrived in Sarlat. The director and his two stars Matt Damon and Ben Affleck had dinner at a city restaurant Tuesday evening

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Feb 12, 2020, 05:19:26 PM
Heads-up for our Irish members, filming will take place at Bective Bridge (Boyne Valley, Meath, Ireland) from 23 March (09:30am) to 30 March.

QuoteRidley Scott's latest movie, 'The Last Duel', will be filming in Ireland next month, specifically around Bective Abbey in Meath.
The Meath Chronicle reports that Bective Bridge will be used in the upcoming movie on March 23rd to March 30th, with the road over the bridge being closed at that time. Bective Abbey, which is right across the road from Bective Bridge, was actually used in 1995's 'Braveheart', where it doubled as the Tower of London where William Wallace - played by Mel Gibson - was hung, drawn and quartered.

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Feb 11, 2020, 05:15:31 PM

QuoteJimmy Martin and the A4audio technical team prepared the material for #TheLast Duel directed by Ridley Scott. For this occasion, a configuration with 2 Aaton #Cantar X3 and a Sound Device 888 in #Dante connection is planned. And, of course, with 8 Audio Limited A10 systems!

https://twitter.com/A4AUDIO/status/1227250229579173888 (https://twitter.com/A4AUDIO/status/1227250229579173888)

Quote from: Ingwar on Feb 12, 2020, 08:45:35 PM
I'm really looking forward to see this.

Quote from: T Dog on Feb 09, 2020, 10:25:22 AM
They are going to be shooting in Ireland soon as well. My friend is working on it and they are in prep at the moment.

QuoteExtras wanted for Ridley Scott feature film in Ireland!

Skills... Artisan Craftspeople, Sword & Axe, Blacksmiths, Farmers, Military Trained, Marching, Archers, Bakers, Fishmongers

QuoteOpen casting for Irish film extras in Ridley Scott's The Last Duel, starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck

QuoteThe Ridley Scott film crew arrived in Sarlat. The director and his two stars Matt Damon and Ben Affleck had dinner at a city restaurant Tuesday evening

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Feb 13, 2020, 03:16:16 PM
I hope it's going to be dark, gritty, gothic and grim as f*ck.  ;D

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Feb 14, 2020, 05:25:05 PM
This guy is a real Knight:

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EQxTCJUU4AE78-6?format=jpg&name=small)

Quote from: Ingwar on Feb 15, 2020, 08:56:48 PM
Also, they're looking for extras (as you posted before) in Ireland skilled in sword and axe, military, marching and archery. Maybe they're going to shoot Wark Castle in Ireland then? Makes sense as Irish (same as Scottish) are Celtic nation. French are not, except Brittany (cultural region in the west of France).

QuoteA movie is currently being filmed in Beynac, Sarlat and some of the surrounding areas. It's called The Last Duel and is being directed by the famous Riley Scott. It's starring big names such as Matt Damon, Adam Driver, Jodie Comer and Ben Affleck. The movie is being made through Disney and Fox studios and it should be quite an impressive production. Currently Beynac is going through a metamorphosis. I have been told there are 450 people working full time to transform Beynac and other villages to the medieval time of 1390 AD. The castle, church and village are all being filmed. In Sarlat just 11km away they have 800 people they have hired to be extras in the film so this is no small production. The filming will be from mid February - mid March. The movie is scheduled to be released in theaters next December 2020. Kind of cool

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Feb 16, 2020, 05:03:50 PM
With regards to Wark Castle though, the Scots refused to participate in the siege so it was just the French fighting the English. So that scene could be filmed in either of the two countries.

Quote"The filming of the film "The last duel" of Ridley Scott began for good in Beynac this Monday morning, in a light rain. The extras arrived in the car parks at 4:45 am...The teams shot the first images inside the chateau from early morning until late afternoon"

Quote from: Ingwar on Feb 16, 2020, 09:49:50 PM
It seems like it's becoming bigger production that I thought. Looks impressive.

Quote from: Ingwar on Feb 17, 2020, 05:52:01 PM
Maybe Scott signed contract with The North Face to wear its stuff each time he shoots.

QuoteWolski isn't wearing obligatory puffer jacket.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EQ-nYaPW4AAS-y3?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

Quote from: Ingwar on Feb 17, 2020, 05:52:01 PM
How do you know that Beynac Castle will be Wark Castle? :) :)

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Feb 17, 2020, 05:56:42 PM

Quote from: Ingwar on Feb 17, 2020, 05:52:01 PM
How do you know that Beynac Castle will be Wark Castle? :) :)

Check the pennants:

https://www.maybole.org/history/castles/wark1.jpg

QuoteShaun Grant has been set to adapt the Eric Jager novel The Last Duel for Jeff Robinov's Studio 8. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 helmer Francis Lawrence is attached to direct with Erwin Stoff producing. Set in France, The Last Duel is the true story of a duel in 1386 between knights Jean de Carrouges and Jacques Le Gris. It was the final duel sanctioned by the French government, ruled at the time by King Charles VI.

Quote from: Ingwar on Feb 17, 2020, 06:08:28 PM
Did you know that the movie was announced in July 2015?

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Feb 18, 2020, 03:01:04 PM
Apparently mullets were the rage in 1380?

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EREUmCBXUAEjTCQ?format=jpg&name=360x360

QuoteWalter, whose credits include HBO's Succession, Rocketman, Downton Abbey and recent Sundance pic Herself, is due to play the mother of Damon's de Carrouges, and mother-in-law to Comer's Marguerite.

This has been a busy time for veteran Walter who is reteaming with Comer after having joined Season 3 of AMC/BBC America's Killing Eve which premieres in April.

Quote from: Ingwar on Feb 19, 2020, 09:44:05 PM
Harriet Walter joins the cast.

QuoteHundreds of people have shown up for today's event, with the queues stretching back across several streets in the city centre.

Quote from: Ingwar on Feb 21, 2020, 05:15:56 PM
Seems like Scott and Wolski are plotting how to besiege the castle ;D

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ERUHrs-XkAEXxDz?format=jpg&name=medium)

Quote
Meanwhile in Dublin ...

QuoteHundreds of people have shown up for today's event, with the queues stretching back across several streets in the city centre.

https://www.newstalk.com/news/massive-crowds-queue-dublin-open-call-extras-hollywood-blockbuster-971192

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Feb 21, 2020, 05:48:01 PM
The font looks the same as that used for the casting call notices in Ireland:

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EQ0m9xfX0AIGT6x?format=jpg&name=900x900)

QuoteDerek O'Shaughnessy is wearing cowboy boots, chaps, a cloak, a fur hat, clear plastic goggles and a Celtic torque and is holding a bag with two swords in it. "It's called the Last Duel so I'm hoping to do a duel with somebody."

He's been an extra before, on Love/Hate and Vikings. "There's good food on set. Sometimes it's so good I feel like they've mixed up the stars' food with the extras' food."

Quote from: Ingwar on Feb 21, 2020, 07:26:44 PM
This guy seems to be ready for the battle!

(https://www.irishtimes.com/polopoly_fs/1.4180964.1582306067!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/box_620_330/image.jpg)

QuoteDerek O'Shaughnessy is wearing cowboy boots, chaps, a cloak, a fur hat, clear plastic goggles and a Celtic torque and is holding a bag with two swords in it. "It's called the Last Duel so I'm hoping to do a duel with somebody."

He's been an extra before, on Love/Hate and Vikings. "There's good food on set. Sometimes it's so good I feel like they've mixed up the stars' food with the extras' food."

https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/film/who-turned-up-to-the-dublin-casting-call-seeking-bone-thin-amputees-crooked-teeth-1.4180965

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Feb 22, 2020, 11:37:06 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ERWOWG_W4AUAQ_q?format=jpg&name=large)

This looks like a French knight, possibly Matt Damon

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Feb 24, 2020, 04:32:15 PM
I think Marton Csokas will play Marguerite's cousin, Robert de Thibouville, one of the nine squires who would accompany Jean de Carrouges on his military expedition to England.

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Feb 27, 2020, 04:39:56 PM
Ben Affleck (as Count Pierre?)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ERy9sWTWAAAVVif?format=jpg&name=large)

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Feb 27, 2020, 04:39:56 PM
First pictures of Adam Driver in costume as Jacques Le Gris:
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ERy9a1MU8AAyI3P?format=jpg&name=medium)

Quote from: Ingwar on Feb 27, 2020, 06:18:42 PM
Nathaniel Parker is also stage actor which is always a good thing. He's performed in many Shakespeare's plays.

QuoteCrevello, a former studio executive at Warner Brothers and Fox, sold sci-fi pilot, The Long Dark, to TNT with Scott Free producing and Ridley Scott attached as director.

Quote from: Ingwar on Feb 27, 2020, 09:22:41 PM

QuoteCrevello, a former studio executive at Warner Brothers and Fox, sold sci-fi pilot, The Long Dark, to TNT with Scott Free producing and Ridley Scott attached as director.

https://deadline.com/2020/02/wondery-podcast-wecrashed-in-works-limited-series-at-apple-1202870021/

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Feb 27, 2020, 09:39:31 PM
You'll have to create another thread for that now as well.  ;D

Quote from: Huggs on Feb 27, 2020, 07:20:23 PM
So...he's Jason Bjorn?

"Hark! I am Bjorn of Treadstone. Whosoever among thee knoweth mine true identity, let him come forth and receive a most just and terrible thrashing. Whereupon I shall flail thine buttocks in testament to mine own abilities, as were imparted unto me by those among us of most secret society, and admirable skill level. And let it also be known throughout the realms that I do challenge Lord Benjamin of Affleck...to single combat. Come forth lush, and face me".

Quote from: Evanus on Feb 27, 2020, 10:53:00 PM

Quote from: Huggs on Feb 27, 2020, 07:20:23 PM
So...he's Jason Bjorn?

"Hark! I am Bjorn of Treadstone. Whosoever among thee knoweth mine true identity, let him come forth and receive a most just and terrible thrashing. Whereupon I shall flail thine buttocks in testament to mine own abilities, as were imparted unto me by those among us of most secret society, and admirable skill level. And let it also be known throughout the realms that I do challenge Lord Benjamin of Affleck...to single combat. Come forth lush, and face me".

:laugh:

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Feb 28, 2020, 06:55:51 PM
Thomin du Bois is a squire and another of Marguerite's cousins who

Spoiler

challenges Le Gris' accomplice, Adam Louvel to a duel as well.

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Quote from: Ingwar on Feb 28, 2020, 09:05:03 PM
Fake snow? Ridley did it on Kingdom of Heaven ;).

QuoteThe clean-up has been begun. The filming of the "Last Duel" by Ridley Scott at Monpazier finished yesterday. Security was extremely tight. I was asked to leave the set and was escorted away.

QuoteThe armour of Adam Driver on the set of #TheLastDuel uses a motif appearing on the effigy of an English knight, Sir Robert Hilton (died in 1377) kept in a church in Swine (Yorkshire).

Quote from: InterAlien on Mar 03, 2020, 07:37:37 AM
Ridley + sword & board has usually been great.

Quote from: SiL on Mar 03, 2020, 10:16:13 AM
That basically describes Scott's filmography.

But hit or miss, it's always beautiful and well directed.

QuoteDuring the red carpet premiere of his upcoming film The Way Back, the 47-year-old actor had the funniest reaction when he was asked about the hilarious blonde pictures going around on social media.

"What the f**k! I can't believe the blonde hair pictures," Affleck said. "I haven't even seen the [pictures]. I'm nervous because there's good ones... from the right angle... I'm looking a little bit like if [Draco] Malfoy [from Harry Potter] grew up and had a tough life and grew a goatee."

QuoteFilming equipment on the set of "The Last Duel" Abbaye de Fontfroide. Narbonne, France.

Quote from: Abbaye de FontfroideFor several days, we had the immense privilege of welcoming to Fontfroide the director Ridley Scott, the actors Matt Damon and Adam Driver, and the actress Jodie Comer, as part of the filming of the film 'The Last Duel'.

QuoteFor my 1st casting, 1st figuration & the 1st scene in my life, I played right next to #MattDamon & #JodieComer leaving the Shushing face, under the direction of Ridley himself.
2 hrs, intense and unforgettable of emotions & talent in live Winking face
#TheLastDuel
@Fontfroide1093

2,3,4 march 2020

QuoteHow fortunate for you! Let's take advantage of your experience: is Ridley Scott still energetic, or is he still blaming his age? Does he have signs of weakness, is he now delegating a lot?
Thank you

QuoteDespite his age,Ridley was very present in rehearsal,in direction of actors & went backstage to watch the sequence being recorded. He returned immediately afterwards to congratulate or make adjustments,if necessary,with actors or extras in attendance. Active,reactive & present!

QuoteRidley was very present in rehearsal

Quote from: Ingwar on Mar 05, 2020, 05:35:25 PM

QuoteRidley was very present in rehearsal

Back to the roots? I hope so :)

Quote"The Last Duel"
Shoot day #14
European castle⚔📽🎞
Berzé-le-Châtel.
#TheLastDuel #RidleyScott #JodieComer #MattDamon #AdamDriver
Photography: scinortila

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Mar 06, 2020, 03:55:25 PM
The period in which the film takes place (late 14th century) presents an excellent opportunity for Ridley to create a unique look with it's outlandish costumes, Gothic architecture, elaborate pageantry, putrid, disease-ridden, overcrowded medieval cities and war-torn landscapes.

Quote from: Ingwar on Mar 06, 2020, 04:35:36 PM
Yeah, this is what I'm hoping to see. Probably the biggest merit of The Last Duel will be the fact that, as far as we know, everything is being shot on location (interior and exterior). No studio/backlot, sound stage and green screen, unless I'm wrong.

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Mar 10, 2020, 08:46:35 PM
Does it differ from the events described in the book Ingwar?

QuoteIn the end, the case of Jean de Carrouges and Jacques Le Gris demonstrates just how difficult it is to study the history of medieval martial arts from descriptive sources. This is an unusually well chronicled combat, yet one struggles at times to identify the weapons used, let alone the techniques.

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Mar 11, 2020, 03:34:02 PM
And at the end of the day, it is a piece of entertainment, not an educational documentary.

QuoteFrench filming of the new Ridley Scott suspended due to coronavirus

QuoteShooting was originally scheduled to end in France on March 18, but was rushed to tomorrow.The crew will go earlier than planned to Ireland,a country that has been a little more spared (for the moment),and we'll probably never know what was sacrificed (or not) on this part...

QuoteThis virus was also reflected in the art world. Paris' famous Olympia concert hall canceled all shows until April. Ridley Scott had to interrupt the French shoot of his new movie again due to the virus. In this way, it has been proven how global the world is.

QuoteLes acteurs Matt Damon , Ben Affleck, Jodie Comer ou Adam Driver n'ont en effet pas quitté les lieux précipitamment pour éviter tout risque de contagion. Le tournage avait en fait été avancé au début du mois - les arrêtés pris pour empêcher la circulation autour du site de tournage courraient du 5 au 13 mars - et prendra bien fin ce jeudi 12 mars. Une information confirmée par le régisseur ce jeudi. « Les dates avaient été avancées depuis longtemps. »

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Mar 12, 2020, 09:34:21 PM
So they were basically just jumping to conclusions then? At least the author rectified his false reporting.

Quote from: DeadlineRidley Scott Film 'The Last Duel' Goes On Hiatus Over Coronavirus; Ireland Shoot Postponed

EXCLUSIVE: Swords down! The Ridley Scott-directed 20th Century Studios period epic The Last Duel has been put on "indefinite hiatus," days before shooting was to commence in Ireland. Sources said the cast has been told all this, and it is unclear when production will begin on a film that had been slated for Christmas Day release by Disney with an international rollout January 8.

They hope to keep that date; Scott is jumping right into the editing room to assemble the one-hour-plus amount of the film he shot over 4 1/2 weeks. This likely presages other moves from movie productions around the world that are being impacted by the global outbreak of COVID-19.


Most recently, after the government of Prague closed schools and placed other restrictions on event and travel, the Disney+ series The Falcon and The Winter Soldier from Marvel has shut down production there.

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The Last Duel stars Matt Damon, Jodie Comer, Adam Driver and Ben Affleck. Based on Eric Jager's novel, the script is by Damon, Affleck and Nicole Holofcener. The film has been shooting right along in France, before the planned move to Ireland.

Damon and Driver play best friends, the Norman knight Jean de Carrouges and the squire Jacques Le Gris. The former goes to war and returns to accuse Le Gris of raping his wife, Marguerite. No one will believe the woman, and the soldier appeals to King Charles VI of France to undo a decision handed down by Count Pierre d'Anencon, which favored Le Gris. The decision is that the two men fight a duel to the death. The one left alive would be declared the winner as a sign of God's will. And if de Carrouges loses, his wife will be burned at the stake for punishment for her false accusation.

The Last Duel is produced by Scott, Holofcener, Kevin J. Walsh and Jennifer Fox. Executive producers are Affleck, Damon, Madison Ainley, Kevin Halloran and Drew Vinton.
https://deadline.com/2020/03/the-last-duel-movie-halts-production-coronavirus-ridley-scott-1202881705/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Mar 13, 2020, 06:31:00 PM
Matt Damon in costume. Looks like he has some facial make-up in order make him look worse:

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ETAPZg1WoAAGy4S?format=jpg&name=900x900)

QuoteDisney has announced that production and pre-production on "The Last Duel," "The Little Mermaid," "Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings," "Home Alone," "Nightmare Alley," "Peter Pan & Wendy" and "Shrunk" have shut down "for a short time."

Quote from: Ingwar on Mar 13, 2020, 07:53:56 PM

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Mar 13, 2020, 06:31:00 PM
Matt Damon in costume. Looks like he has some facial make-up in order make him look worse:

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ETAPZg1WoAAGy4S?format=jpg&name=900x900)

As far as I remember from the book his character was

Spoiler

seriously ill before the duel and even during it.

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Scott doesn't have luck recently. First All The Money in the World and now this. On the other hand, Ridley's got enough time to edit what's already filmed and, who knows, think about making things even better once they come back shooting. Fingers crossed.

Also:

QuoteDisney has announced that production and pre-production on "The Last Duel," "The Little Mermaid," "Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings," "Home Alone," "Nightmare Alley," "Peter Pan & Wendy" and "Shrunk" have shut down "for a short time."

https://variety.com/2020/film/news/disney-fox-production-halts-coronavirus-the-little-mermaid-the-last-duel-1203531990/

Quote from: Ingwar on Mar 13, 2020, 07:53:56 PM
Scott doesn't have luck recently. First All The Money in the World and now this. On the other hand, Ridley's got enough time to edit what's already filmed and, who knows, think about making things even better once they come back shooting. Fingers crossed.

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As far as I remember from the book his character was

Spoiler

seriously ill before the duel and even during it.

[close]

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Mar 13, 2020, 09:31:51 PM

Quote from: Ingwar on Mar 13, 2020, 07:53:56 PM
Scott doesn't have luck recently. First All The Money in the World and now this. On the other hand, Ridley's got enough time to edit what's already filmed and, who knows, think about making things even better once they come back shooting. Fingers crossed.

Yeah, I hope this forces him to take his time with the film and not rush it out again. It also now gives him the unique opportunity to see if any re-shoots are needed for the existing footage and then film that when principal photography resumes instead of having to call the actors back months later after wrapping.

Quote
As far as I remember from the book his character was

Spoiler

seriously ill before the duel and even during it.

[close]

Spoiler

He picked up something during his stay in Scotland. The book doesn't say what it is, only that he regularly gets a recurring fever. Got it again during the duel like you said. I suspect it was Malaria, which was still common in Europe during that time. It almost looks like he has two warts or cysts on his right lower-cheek, saw it in the earlier set photos of him as well.

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Quote from: Ingwar on Mar 14, 2020, 10:17:28 AM
Finishing the movie is much more important than the release date. Release date can be always move forward. No big deal in situation like that. At the end of the day, who cares about awards season if movie is at risk.

Quote from: RidleyScott99 on Mar 13, 2020, 09:49:08 PM
Still short amount of time because Deadline says: Producer Ridley Scott and the other 3 Producers want to keep the same release date.

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Mar 19, 2020, 03:54:09 PM
At this rate I don't think they're going to make that December/January release anymore.

QuoteAs the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread across the globe, Hollywood has been brought to a standstill. TV and movie productions have been put on hold, as the industry — along with millions in other businesses — is social distancing.

One such project that's been paused is "The Last Duel," Ridley Scott's upcoming drama set in 14th century France starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. The movie stopped production this month after shooting abroad and will presumably resume when things go back to normal. (As a result, the release date of the 20th Century Studios release, scheduled for later this year, might need to change.)

Scott calls the move "sensible," as self-isolating has become critical to slowing the spread of the fatal disease. The prolific 82-year-old director (the "Alien" franchise, "Gladiator," "Blade Runner," "The Martian," etc.) is now back at home in Los Angeles, keeping up on the news. He has plenty of thoughts about how politicians — from Donald Trump to British prime minister Boris Johnson — are handling the pandemic all over the world, which he shared with Variety.

What's the latest update on the production of "The Last Duel"?

We, of course, sensibly put the film on hold. I finished in France after shooting for a month and decided it was sensible to close down for the time being. We're a month in and it looked fantastic. The period is 1360, so we're back to medieval France and it's kind of interesting. Back about two weeks ago, we decided to hold it out because it's silly to continue and wait for the inevitable to happen. We were set to go to Ireland in a week and it was a natural break, so I said, "Why don't we stop here and we'll return?"

What do you think about the way that politicians are handling the coronavirus crisis?

Particularly with this orange-headed fellow that's running us, he's a nutcase, isn't he? [New York Gov. Andrew] Cuomo made a name for himself, he's put himself on the map certainly. Looking at the globalization of the politicians that are running the world, half the time being run by idiots and the other time by despots, there are very few worthwhile ones, if you know what I mean. No one wants to go into politics. If anyone has half a brain they wouldn't want to go into politics anyway, right?

What would you suggest that leaders should be doing differently?

I'm a war baby, so, in the war years, we had rationing. People could not binge on food, we had ration books with coupons where you were at a limited amount that you could buy. They should do that now because people are buying so much food and then the food is rotting. In England as well, I mean, Jesus, Boris [Johnson], get out your thinking cap, 'cause what we're now talking on is an iPhone, a perfect coupon distributor to limit what you can buy each time you go to the shops. And that way, you have order. You must have order and calm.

What do you think about how the media has handled it? The difference between the news networks is outrageous.

Yes, insane. People still think it's a kind of political hoax, I mean what are you, crazy? I still think CNN's the best and they are in dismay at how it's not being handled properly.

What do you think needs to be done to stop the spread?

If we stay indoors for the given amount of time, they get a handle on it to understand what's going on. The irony is that for the most part, it'll be an experience of mild to severe flu for most people and old geezers like me have gotta watch my back. And I am. I'm being very cautious, I want to return and finish off the film with Matt Damon.

Are you doing anything in particular to pass the time?

I'm a big painter. I resumed painting 10 years ago. My whole grounding is in art school. I paint all the time.

Quoteorange-headed fellow that's running us, he's a nutcase

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Mar 26, 2020, 10:12:47 PM
Interesting find Ingwar. I like how outspoken he is.  :laugh:

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on May 16, 2020, 04:40:15 PM
The only problem with this production though is the huge amount of extras (thousands) they are going to need. Might not be so easy to get permission to do that yet.

QuoteUnless there is some crazy legal way to bypass the restriction in case of filming.

QuoteSouvenir from The Last Duel in France. Photo on May 12th. #TheLastDuel

Quote from: Ingwar on May 30, 2020, 07:31:27 PM
It's possible but we cannot forget that Duel will be more complex post-production-wise than Money. Fingers crossed but to be honest I don't really care (Ridley and studio would disagree) if they manege before Oscars. I don't mind waiting longer.

Quote from: VarietyBREAKING: #Oscars 2021 pushed back by two months

Quote from: Indiewire"With a two-month extension, studios will have extra time to finish their movies and postpone release dates without sacrificing their chances at Oscar contention. Ridley Scott, for example, is prepping to virtually direct the last few weeks of shooting in Ireland on 'The Last Duel' starring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, which was interrupted March 13. He has edited one hour of the period adventure after four weeks filming in France, and was trying to finish in time for a December 25 release date."

https://www.indiewire.com/2020/06/bafta-awards-ceremony-shifts-date-oscars-change-1202237706/ (https://www.indiewire.com/2020/06/bafta-awards-ceremony-shifts-date-oscars-change-1202237706/)

Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 20, 2020, 12:04:02 AM
I just have the image of a very frustrated, pixelated Ridley Scott face on an iPad barking orders and being very upset that he can't get hands-on with the set.

Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 20, 2020, 12:04:02 AM
I just have the image of a very frustrated, pixelated Ridley Scott face on an iPad barking orders and being very upset that he can't get hands-on with the set.

Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 20, 2020, 04:26:14 PM
The only upside here is that more than half of the filming is already done, and Ridley's fingerprints are obviously all over what's been currently shot. Plus, like the article said, he even got to spend quarantine editing it all so there's even more reference material showing off what went well form the earlier shooting. The cast and all of the the above-the-line crew should at this point "get" Ridley's intentions on the project and, while this is obviously going to be a huge obstacle, at least they all have a couple months of material working on this project together in person to use as a launch point on how to move forward.

I just feel bad for whichever AD is going to wind up being liaison between Ridley and the set, and I hope that they don't have any other AD duties to worry about at the same time. :D

QuoteSo, what are you working on, or can you work on anything these days?
I'm writing my own spec script and that's been a while and I hope that one day I'll get to make it. I did just come back from France because I co-wrote a script ["The Last Duel"] with Ben Affleck and Matt Damon for Ridley Scott, but that's got shut down cause of COVID.

Oh, shit, that's right! That project is insane ! Oh man, I remember when that was announced—[laughs]—everyone thought, "Wow, that sounds so problematic, but oh, Nicole Holofcener co-writing? Maybe she can save the men from hanging themselves with this story [laughs]!
Yeah, exactly. Was it announced before I came on? Because it wasn't finished. Ben and Matt, at the time, gave me two-thirds of a script, and said, "here, will you write the last third?" So, that was a really fun job, and completely out of my wheelhouse obviously. But I super enjoyed it, it was really collaborative. I ended up working on their pieces and they worked on my pieces and we had a really good time. I'm a producer on the movie as well, so we went to shoot it in France, but then had to come home.

That's great. I love that the Hollywood boys were smart enough to come to you to rescue them from themselves [laughs].
[Laughs] Ben and I have been kind of mutual fans for a while actually, so we, we already knew each other. And so, he just asked me if I would be interested in co-writing and I was like, "Are you joking? Is this a joke?" And also, is this movie a comedy?" And, of course, it's not, but of course, it's such a good challenge so I said yes. And you know, they're both so handsome [laughs].

Quote from: Ingwar on Jun 21, 2020, 08:42:15 AM
Nicole Holofcener about The Last Duel.

QuoteSo, what are you working on, or can you work on anything these days?
I'm writing my own spec script and that's been a while and I hope that one day I'll get to make it. I did just come back from France because I co-wrote a script ["The Last Duel"] with Ben Affleck and Matt Damon for Ridley Scott, but that's got shut down cause of COVID.

Oh, shit, that's right! That project is insane ! Oh man, I remember when that was announced—[laughs]—everyone thought, "Wow, that sounds so problematic, but oh, Nicole Holofcener co-writing? Maybe she can save the men from hanging themselves with this story [laughs]!
Yeah, exactly. Was it announced before I came on? Because it wasn't finished. Ben and Matt, at the time, gave me two-thirds of a script, and said, "here, will you write the last third?" So, that was a really fun job, and completely out of my wheelhouse obviously. But I super enjoyed it, it was really collaborative. I ended up working on their pieces and they worked on my pieces and we had a really good time. I'm a producer on the movie as well, so we went to shoot it in France, but then had to come home.

That's great. I love that the Hollywood boys were smart enough to come to you to rescue them from themselves [laughs].
[Laughs] Ben and I have been kind of mutual fans for a while actually, so we, we already knew each other. And so, he just asked me if I would be interested in co-writing and I was like, "Are you joking? Is this a joke?" And also, is this movie a comedy?" And, of course, it's not, but of course, it's such a good challenge so I said yes. And you know, they're both so handsome [laughs].

https://theplaylist.net/nicole-holofcener-criterion-interview-20200612/3/

Quote from: Ingwar on Jun 21, 2020, 08:42:15 AM
Nicole Holofcener about The Last Duel.

QuoteSo, what are you working on, or can you work on anything these days?
I'm writing my own spec script and that's been a while and I hope that one day I'll get to make it. I did just come back from France because I co-wrote a script ["The Last Duel"] with Ben Affleck and Matt Damon for Ridley Scott, but that's got shut down cause of COVID.

Oh, shit, that's right! That project is insane ! Oh man, I remember when that was announced—[laughs]—everyone thought, "Wow, that sounds so problematic, but oh, Nicole Holofcener co-writing? Maybe she can save the men from hanging themselves with this story [laughs]!
Yeah, exactly. Was it announced before I came on? Because it wasn't finished. Ben and Matt, at the time, gave me two-thirds of a script, and said, "here, will you write the last third?" So, that was a really fun job, and completely out of my wheelhouse obviously. But I super enjoyed it, it was really collaborative. I ended up working on their pieces and they worked on my pieces and we had a really good time. I'm a producer on the movie as well, so we went to shoot it in France, but then had to come home.

That's great. I love that the Hollywood boys were smart enough to come to you to rescue them from themselves [laughs].
[Laughs] Ben and I have been kind of mutual fans for a while actually, so we, we already knew each other. And so, he just asked me if I would be interested in co-writing and I was like, "Are you joking? Is this a joke?" And also, is this movie a comedy?" And, of course, it's not, but of course, it's such a good challenge so I said yes. And you know, they're both so handsome [laughs].

https://theplaylist.net/nicole-holofcener-criterion-interview-20200612/3/

Quote from: RidleyScott99 on Jun 21, 2020, 04:00:43 PM
The interviewer said: "So problematic". It's sad that Hollywood is 100% PC Culture these days.

QuoteCaciola agreed with the fictionalization of characters on the grounds that "crafting a character who is someone the audience can identify with" is necessary in a film. She said that "I, as a professional, have spent much time with medieval people, so to speak, in the texts that I read; and quite honestly there are very few of them that if I met in the flesh I feel that I would be very fond of." This appears to echo the sentiments of Scott himself.

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Jun 21, 2020, 04:43:47 PM
Medieval society and their social norms were so mindbogglingly different from what we have today that there is no way to reconcile many of the characters actions from our current perspective.

Quote from: Ingwar on Jun 21, 2020, 06:09:48 PM
Considering this is a big budget movie we're talking about, making things simple is necessary and understandable and I'm expecting this to happen.

Quote from: RidleyScott99 on Jun 21, 2020, 07:10:11 PM
Usually the hero in his Epics are Agnostic like Ridley Scott in real life. He did that in KINGDOM OF HEAVEN and even in EXODUS: GODS AND KINGS.

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Jun 21, 2020, 07:53:07 PM

Quote from: Ingwar on Jun 21, 2020, 06:09:48 PM
Considering this is a big budget movie we're talking about, making things simple is necessary and understandable and I'm expecting this to happen.

Yeah, this makes sense and I don't mind it too much. Kingdom of Heaven veered quite far from the actual historical account, but it's still an absolutely brilliant film.

Quote from: RidleyScott99 on Jun 21, 2020, 07:10:11 PM
Usually the hero in his Epics are Agnostic like Ridley Scott in real life. He did that in KINGDOM OF HEAVEN and even in EXODUS: GODS AND KINGS.

Heh? Balian was a Christian. It's why he went to Jerusalem in the first place, to gain forgiveness and redemption for himself and his wife.

Quote from: RidleyScott99 on Jun 21, 2020, 09:47:00 PM
Baliant killed a Christian Priest. I think Baliant was Agnostic.

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Jun 22, 2020, 05:37:03 PM

Quote from: RidleyScott99 on Jun 21, 2020, 09:47:00 PM
Baliant killed a Christian Priest. I think Baliant was Agnostic.

A priest who was also his half-brother. But he had cause.

Anyway, Christians killing each other was quite common back then. After this incident, Balian (not Baliant) repented and made a pilgrimage to the site of Christ's crucifixion where he spent the night praying and buried his wife's cross. He also often talked to his Hospitaller-knight friend about Christ and God.

The movie is really about four different groups of people, good Christians/bad Christians and good Muslims/bad Muslims.

QuoteAgnostic theism, agnostotheism or agnostitheism is the philosophical view that encompasses both theism and agnosticism. An agnostic theist believes in the existence of a God or gods, but regards the basis of this proposition as unknown or inherently unknowable. The agnostic theist may also or alternatively be agnostic regarding the properties of the god or gods that they believe in.

QuoteIn truth, the film's failure to repeat Gladiator's success cannot be put down entirely to closed American minds. Partly, the film sags by failing to really animate Balian's spiritual journey - and this isn't really Orlando Bloom's fault: his character is living through a medieval conflict with a very modern mind, one not dissimilar to Ridley Scott's.

"I'm agnostic, so the character in the film was written as agnostic because we felt it was an interesting way to go. You can then openly discuss doubts about religion. You can have one very strong person in it - the Hospitaler (played by David Thewlis). He is so devout about his own religion that he's comfortable sitting listening to Balian's doubts. He just talks about being a good man on a daily basis, and says that's the beginning of religion." Whilst that kind of mindset is easier for a secular audience to identify with, it doesn't get us very close to the passions which animated the medieval conflict.

Quote from: Ingwar on Jun 22, 2020, 07:21:40 PM
I think you're making logicall mistake here guys. Person can be agnostic and theist (beliver) at the same time. That person believes in God or any other diety but cannot prove its existene. This philosophical view is called agnostic theism.
From wikipedia:

QuoteAgnostic theism, agnostotheism or agnostitheism is the philosophical view that encompasses both theism and agnosticism. An agnostic theist believes in the existence of a God or gods, but regards the basis of this proposition as unknown or inherently unknowable. The agnostic theist may also or alternatively be agnostic regarding the properties of the god or gods that they believe in.

Let's listen to Scott himself:

QuoteIn truth, the film's failure to repeat Gladiator's success cannot be put down entirely to closed American minds. Partly, the film sags by failing to really animate Balian's spiritual journey - and this isn't really Orlando Bloom's fault: his character is living through a medieval conflict with a very modern mind, one not dissimilar to Ridley Scott's.

"I'm agnostic, so the character in the film was written as agnostic because we felt it was an interesting way to go. You can then openly discuss doubts about religion. You can have one very strong person in it - the Hospitaler (played by David Thewlis). He is so devout about his own religion that he's comfortable sitting listening to Balian's doubts. He just talks about being a good man on a daily basis, and says that's the beginning of religion." Whilst that kind of mindset is easier for a secular audience to identify with, it doesn't get us very close to the passions which animated the medieval conflict.

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2005/oct/06/features.lindesayirvine

QuoteJodie said in today's radio interview that the remaining 5-6 weeks of shooting for The Last Duel is scheduled to start at the end of August. #jodiecomer

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on May 30, 2020, 04:27:26 PM
Yeah, Damon said they still had 8 weeks of shooting left. If they start 1 July they can finish filming by end of August.

Quote from: Fiendishly Inventive on Jun 25, 2020, 12:01:34 AM
Perhaps if it's complete by then.

QuoteTheater star Clare Dunne has inked with UTA for representation.

Dunne is best known for her breakout theater performances, including her role in "Julius Caesar" at Donmar Warehouse, which also starred Harriet Walter with Phyllida Lloyd directing. She also performed in the acclaimed all-women production of "Henry IV" at Donmar Warehouse.

Her big-screen break came in "Herself," which she wrote and starred in, reteaming her with director Lloyd. The film also reunited her with Walter, who also stars. Ed Guiney, Sharon Horgan and Rose Garnett produced the film.

The film premiered at this year's Sundance Film Festival, with Amazon quickly moving to pick up the rights.

Dunne will also appear in Ridley Scott's next film "The Last Duel," which is currently on hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The film also stars Matt Damon, Adam Driver, Jodie Comer and Ben Affleck, with Scott directing.

https://variety.com/2020/film/news/the-last-duels-clare-dunne-uta-1234699129/ (https://variety.com/2020/film/news/the-last-duels-clare-dunne-uta-1234699129/)

Quote from: T Dog on Jul 12, 2020, 01:30:47 AM
Supposedly the plan for this going forward is for Ridley to direct remotely from another country. I don't know if this has been done before, but basically he spends his time on set at a monitor anyway and lets the A.D's give out his orders, so he'll just be doing that elsewhere and be watching through his monitor wherever he is.

Quote from: aliens13 on Jul 13, 2020, 12:52:55 PM
It is possible that after this film Ridley is going to work on the next Alien film? I think that he really should finish his prequel trilogy

Quote from: Ridlazz921 on Jul 13, 2020, 09:57:14 AM
Wondering if anyone here have read the book?
I dont want to know to much about it, as i like to be suprised by the plot elements of the film.

But i want to know the tone of it. Or i am curious what type of movie it will be. Are there any major battle and fight sequenses in the book.
Or are we in for more like a period drama type of movie.
I know Ridley loves to open his medieval movies with a giant battle scene.

Quote from: RidleyScott99 on Jul 13, 2020, 09:05:12 PM
GUCCI with Lady Gaga is a small drama. Oscar type small drama for 2021. I suppose Ridley Scott could direct ALIEN: AWAKENING or GLADIATOR PART II in 2022.

Quote from: aliens13 on Jul 13, 2020, 09:18:57 PM

Quote from: RidleyScott99 on Jul 13, 2020, 09:05:12 PM
GUCCI with Lady Gaga is a small drama. Oscar type small drama for 2021. I suppose Ridley Scott could direct ALIEN: AWAKENING or GLADIATOR PART II in 2022.

Let's hope that he will go with AWAKENING. Covenant it needs a sequel and a conclusion of the David's story

Quote from: RidleyScott99 on Jul 13, 2020, 09:30:55 PM

Quote from: aliens13 on Jul 13, 2020, 09:18:57 PM

Quote from: RidleyScott99 on Jul 13, 2020, 09:05:12 PM
GUCCI with Lady Gaga is a small drama. Oscar type small drama for 2021. I suppose Ridley Scott could direct ALIEN: AWAKENING or GLADIATOR PART II in 2022.

Let's hope that he will go with AWAKENING. Covenant it needs a sequel and a conclusion of the David's story

I agree. We need it. The problem is budget and box office. And GLADIATOR PART II is a lot more commercial

Quote from: Ingwar on Jul 13, 2020, 10:05:44 PM
Gladiator 2 is totally suicidal notion. It cannot happen.

Quote from: Evanus on Jul 13, 2020, 10:29:42 PM
Imagine getting a Gladiator sequel before the third Alien prequel.

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/db/fa/ac/dbfaac6567cba38784095fe3da4f9f96.gif

Quote from: Ridlazz921 on Jul 15, 2020, 06:03:57 AM
Thx for the reply.
I love when Ridley does period stuff. But what he is great at, which we didnt see in Robin Hood or Exodus...is the violence of period film.
He is the only Director who makes me disgusted with violence.

They always talked about Gladiator 2. I dont know why they would ever do that. If you are going to make another Gladiator movie, make it a prequel. Make it about Proximo. And cast Sean Harris as Marcus Aurelius.

The backstory of Proximo is vague in Gladiator, so it would give them the opportunity to make a lot of new stuff.

Quote from: Ridlazz921 on Jul 15, 2020, 09:47:51 AM
And the fall of the Roman empire?
Because thats what happend next.

Gladiator ends with a glint of hope. Well, they put the Senate back in charge, things went to shit, and Rome got sacked.
Thx Maximus

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Jul 19, 2020, 07:37:58 PM
Yeah, I figured that remote directing thing wasn't going to work out too well. Where did you hear about that T?

Quote from: T Dog on Jul 19, 2020, 09:30:28 PM
A friend of mine is involved in the production so I get some info every now and again.

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Jul 20, 2020, 05:24:43 PM

Quote from: T Dog on Jul 19, 2020, 09:30:28 PM
A friend of mine is involved in the production so I get some info every now and again.

Oh yeah, you mentioned her earlier in this thread. Any idea when filming will resume? There was speculation around late August.

Quote from: T Dog on Jul 20, 2020, 08:46:33 PM

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Jul 20, 2020, 05:24:43 PM

Quote from: T Dog on Jul 19, 2020, 09:30:28 PM
A friend of mine is involved in the production so I get some info every now and again.

Oh yeah, you mentioned her earlier in this thread. Any idea when filming will resume? There was speculation around late August.

Yeah August 31st keeps getting mentioned but I get the impression there's not 100% confidence in that being the guaranteed re-start date.

Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 21, 2020, 01:56:44 AM
I feel like, with how late filming began, getting it out in 2020 under normal circumstances would have been optimistic. I think it is going to be a lot later than next February.

Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 21, 2020, 02:42:40 AM
A pandemic doesn't really care about Oscar deadlines.

Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 21, 2020, 02:45:09 PM
Even if a pandemic never struck, I don't think it was going to hit its December 2020 release date. They didn't start shooting til what, February?

As it stands now with the ongoing pandemic and this movie not even being done shooting, this is probably going to be a November 2021 movie, or something in that general vicinity.

Quote from: ColliderThe Last Duel boasts a star-studded cast including Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Adam Driver and Jodie Comer (Killing Eve), and that film will now hit theaters on Oct. 15, 2021. That movie had previously been slated to open in limited release on Christmas Day before going wide on Jan. 8.

https://collider.com/mulan-french-dispatch-release-dates-canceled/ (https://collider.com/mulan-french-dispatch-release-dates-canceled/)

Quote from: Ingwar on Jul 24, 2020, 07:16:39 AM
Shit.

I don't think it's gonna have an impact on other Scott's projects as long as lockdown is over. After shooting Duel he will probably jump into another project like nothing happened.

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Jul 24, 2020, 05:32:01 PM
Well I'll be... Nightmare was almost right with his estimate:

Quote from: ColliderThe Last Duel boasts a star-studded cast including Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Adam Driver and Jodie Comer (Killing Eve), and that film will now hit theaters on Oct. 15, 2021. That movie had previously been slated to open in limited release on Christmas Day before going wide on Jan. 8.

https://collider.com/mulan-french-dispatch-release-dates-canceled/ (https://collider.com/mulan-french-dispatch-release-dates-canceled/)

Quote from: Ingwar on Jul 24, 2020, 07:16:39 AM
Shit.

I don't think it's gonna have an impact on other Scott's projects as long as lockdown is over. After shooting Duel he will probably jump into another project like nothing happened.

At least it will give him and the post-production crew enough time to do a proper job instead of taking shortcuts and sacrificing quality just to make the Oscar cut-off date.

Quote from: Ridlazz921 on Jul 28, 2020, 07:23:39 AM
Even if they get more time for post, i think Ridley is the kinda person who jumps off to the next project as soon as possible anyway.

I would love for him to just, spend more time on projects. More time in post, and more time on shoot. Cut down on the cameras, dont use 4-7 cameras, use maybe 2-3 and rather do more takes.

I miss his collaboration with John Mathieson thought. I regard those as an golden era of Scott.

Quote from: Ridlazz921 on Jul 28, 2020, 07:23:39 AM
Even if they get more time for post, i think Ridley is the kinda person who jumps off to the next project as soon as possible anyway.

I would love for him to just, spend more time on projects. More time in post, and more time on shoot. Cut down on the cameras, dont use 4-7 cameras, use maybe 2-3 and rather do more takes.

I miss his collaboration with John Mathieson thought. I regard those as an golden era of Scott.

QuoteEven if they get more time for post, i think Ridley is the kinda person who jumps off to the next project as soon as possible anyway.

QuoteAny news on who the composer for this flick will be?
Kinda hoping to see Scott work with HGW, but i would bet sweet money that he wil go for Daniel Pemberton actually.
HZ and Scott had a falling out years and years ago on Matchstick Men, so i dont expect him to return anytime soon.
And i dont know if HGW and Scott had a falling out on Alien: Covenant, since he was supposed to do the score, but dropped out.

Quote from: Ridlazz921 on Jul 28, 2020, 01:37:01 PM
Well i think John have adapted, all thought, he prefers to shoot on film.
His recent work with Scott we will never see because it was canceled. They shot The Vatican pilot together.

From what i could tell from the on set photos it looked like they were shooting wit the Alexa.

I like Dariuz collaboration with Ridley, i just prefer Mathieson. Mathiesons stuff is a bit more on the edge i think.

Any news on who the composer for this flick will be?
Kinda hoping to see Scott work with HGW, but i would bet sweet money that he wil go for Daniel Pemberton actually.
HZ and Scott had a falling out years and years ago on Matchstick Men, so i dont expect him to return anytime soon.
And i dont know if HGW and Scott had a falling out on Alien: Covenant, since he was supposed to do the score, but dropped out.

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Jul 28, 2020, 03:39:54 PM
Mathieson's work on Kingdom of Heaven in particular was incredible.

Quote from: Ridlazz921 on Jul 29, 2020, 08:10:09 AM
Except that they shot The Vatican together :P

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Funny story but i actually sent an e-mail to Daniel Pemberton back in the days when The Vatican was canceled.
He sent me a few cues from it.

And i also remember they used a different version of one of his tracks in The Counselor trailer. And when i asked him about it he sent it to me.
With a little disclaimer, you never got this from me....
But i think enough time has passed to tell the story. I havent shared his tracks, as he asked me not to, and i am gonna keep it like that.
He seams like a really down to earth nice guy!

Quote from: Stolen on Aug 24, 2020, 08:01:35 AM
Kingdom of Heaven is so underrated, vastly better than Gladiator.

Quote from: Ridlazz921 on Aug 24, 2020, 09:22:13 AM
They also used a lot of frame drops in KoH and Gladiator. Shooting at 7fps or 12fps and running it in 24fps, to get that motion.
A few shots they did like that in Robin Hood. But not many at all, so i think that is a thing from the past. Dont see them returning to it.

Quote from: Ridlazz921 on Aug 24, 2020, 11:26:28 AM
I also whish he would just spend more time on every project. Somone should take some of the cameras away from him so that he is forced to just spend more time on the shoot.

Quote from: Ridlazz921 on Aug 24, 2020, 11:26:28 AM
I think the 2000s were the golden era for me. Gladiator, Hannibal, Black Hawk Down, Kingdom of Heaven. Love those movies.

Quote from: Ingwar on Aug 24, 2020, 12:19:46 PM
Back to Ireland ...

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EgITJB2UYAAU1CB?format=jpg&name=900x900)

Quote from: T Dog on Aug 28, 2020, 10:20:01 PM
Cast are already here. I was told Matt and Ben are quarantining together!
The entire production are moving into the same hotel next week.

Quote from: T Dog on Aug 29, 2020, 10:36:00 PM
I think the answer is yes to all your questions. There's a lot of extras. Also

Spoiler

animatronic horses

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Quote from: Stolen on Aug 30, 2020, 10:33:41 AM
I want Daniel Pemberton on the soundtrack

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gu55qbth1gM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2326vB4Xbd4

Quote from: T Dog on Sep 06, 2020, 08:41:38 AM
Filming restarts on Monday. They are shooting

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an orgy

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scene.  :-\ :-\ :-\

QuoteWork progressing on the set of 'The Last Duel' at Bective. Meath County Council intends to temporarily close the L-4010 at Bective Bridge at 8am on Monday, 28th September and continue to 6pm on Friday, 9th October 2020.

Quote@CahirNews
#Cahir Castle looking stunning this morning for filming #TheLastDuel..perhaps
@opwireland
would consider making flags permanent?maybe change the colour.think
@BunrattyCastle
had flags up last time I visited.

Quote"There's nary a better bunch of beardy bastards I'd rather do battle by.
Best job I ever had!"
#TheLastDuel

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Sep 20, 2020, 03:25:57 PM
The village set is almost finished:

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EiUFxcFWsAMrvb1?format=jpg&name=900x900)

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Sep 20, 2020, 03:47:23 PM

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English village you mean? I don't think the burly Scots would take it kindly if their allies were to plunder their villages.

But yeah, Scott is good with layers of grey, don't think Carrouges would be portrayed as the stereotypical chivalrous knight.

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Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Sep 20, 2020, 04:18:50 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EiJm20eU4AAaUPB?format=jpg&name=large)

Quote from: Andrea90 on Sep 23, 2020, 05:47:06 PM
Great costumes and great places.

In my opinion this film will be in competition in:
- best adapted screenplay;
- best costumes;
- best production design;
- best make up.

Quote from: Andrea90 on Sep 24, 2020, 10:28:51 AM
Is Damon perfect for the role in your opinion? For me he's better for commedy roles like The Martian. It's a fantastic actor indeed, but for a vengeance role i don't know.

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Quote from: Andrea90 on Sep 24, 2020, 10:28:51 AM
Is Damon perfect for the role in your opinion? For me he's better for commedy roles like The Martian. It's a fantastic actor indeed, but for a vengeance role i don't know.

Matt Damon was great in THE MARTIAN but I don't sure about him. Perfect? No. But he is very good.

Quote from: Andrea90 on Sep 24, 2020, 04:17:39 PM

Quote from: RidleyScott99 on Sep 24, 2020, 04:11:02 PM

Quote from: Andrea90 on Sep 24, 2020, 10:28:51 AM
Is Damon perfect for the role in your opinion? For me he's better for commedy roles like The Martian. It's a fantastic actor indeed, but for a vengeance role i don't know.

Matt Damon was great in THE MARTIAN but I don't sure about him. Perfect? No. But he is very good.

In The Martian was great for me, too. But for this role i don't know, it's very different from that one.

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Quote from: Andrea90 on Sep 24, 2020, 04:17:39 PM

Quote from: RidleyScott99 on Sep 24, 2020, 04:11:02 PM

Quote from: Andrea90 on Sep 24, 2020, 10:28:51 AM
Is Damon perfect for the role in your opinion? For me he's better for commedy roles like The Martian. It's a fantastic actor indeed, but for a vengeance role i don't know.

Matt Damon was great in THE MARTIAN but I don't sure about him. Perfect? No. But he is very good.

In The Martian was great for me, too. But for this role i don't know, it's very different from that one.

Yeah. A revenge story. Kind of similar to Russell Crowe in GLADIATOR. But Maximus was a great man, too good for his own good. This new Character is a lot more darker than Maximus

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Quote from: Andrea90 on Sep 24, 2020, 04:17:39 PM

Quote from: RidleyScott99 on Sep 24, 2020, 04:11:02 PM

Quote from: Andrea90 on Sep 24, 2020, 10:28:51 AM
Is Damon perfect for the role in your opinion? For me he's better for commedy roles like The Martian. It's a fantastic actor indeed, but for a vengeance role i don't know.

Matt Damon was great in THE MARTIAN but I don't sure about him. Perfect? No. But he is very good.

In The Martian was great for me, too. But for this role i don't know, it's very different from that one.

Yeah. A revenge story. Kind of similar to Russell Crowe in GLADIATOR. But Maximus was a great man, too good for his own good. This new Character is a lot more darker than Maximus

Yes, i am reading the book and it's very more darker.
How do you consider Damon for a role like this?

Quote from: Andrea90 on Sep 27, 2020, 07:52:50 PM
I have read the part of the duel. It was amazing. I hope Scott will make it spectacular.  ::)

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First, three charges with the horses. Then swords and axes.

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Quote from: Andrea90 on Sep 27, 2020, 07:52:50 PM

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will we see the crusade where Carrouges die or will it be off screen?

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Quote from: Gazz on Feb 23, 2020, 10:25:21 AM
The guy mounted behind Damon has the look of Marton Csokas. Is he in this one?

Quote from: Andrea90 on Sep 28, 2020, 08:35:30 PM
They are wearing like feast, and Damon has a "younger make up". In others photo he has long beard, like the final part of The Martian.
In these photos i think he is

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still a squire, so it is before the english campaign with the Scotland.

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I was wondering, how will the editing be? Are they going to start like the book

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in the battlefield and with a long flashback? Mmm..

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Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Sep 28, 2020, 08:54:19 PM
Looks like Marton Czokas (Guy de Lusignan) is indeed in this film. But who is he playing?

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Quote from: Gazz on Feb 23, 2020, 10:25:21 AM
The guy mounted behind Damon has the look of Marton Csokas. Is he in this one?

Looks like Marton Czokas (Guy de Lusignan) is indeed in this film. But who is he playing?

Quote from: Ingwar on Sep 28, 2020, 09:24:43 PM

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Sep 28, 2020, 08:54:19 PM
Looks like Marton Czokas (Guy de Lusignan) is indeed in this film. But who is he playing?

I'm more hyped seeing Czokas than seeing Afleck. His performance in Kingdom of Heaven was spectacular.

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Quote from: Gazz on Feb 23, 2020, 10:25:21 AM
The guy mounted behind Damon has the look of Marton Csokas. Is he in this one?

Looks like Marton Czokas (Guy de Lusignan) is indeed in this film. But who is he playing?

I think it could be the lord of the castle: Crespin.

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Sep 28, 2020, 07:30:48 PM
Apparently this is Adam Driver on the right:

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EjBkDK4WsAMI1Ju?format=jpg&name=medium)

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Oct 01, 2020, 04:18:32 PM
One thing I'm very curious to find out about this film is

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whether they will allow any ambiguity as to Le Gris' guilt. The author spent about ten years researching the case and he strongly suggests that Le Gris was indeed guilty of the rape charge. But he also allows for the possibility that Le Gris might have been mistaken for another man (who later reputedly confessed to the rape) or that Marguerite and Jean de Carrouges framed Le Gris and made it all up.

I think giving the film a bit of leeway for discussions around whether Le Gris was in fact guilty or not could make it a lot more interesting. Kind of like the spinning top in Inception or the tinfoil unicorn in Blade Runner if you know what I mean.

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Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Oct 02, 2020, 04:39:39 PM
The construction of the village set at Bective Abbey Bridge is now complete and being "winterized". Fliming there will start on Monday.

Apparently the large structure on the little hill is a gallows. Note the Celtic cross as well:

Quote from: Ingwar on Oct 03, 2020, 12:49:16 PM
Also ... probably the place of the last duel. Literally.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EjYjoBzWAAUc8WO?format=jpg&name=medium)

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Oct 03, 2020, 03:18:12 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EjYjpMFWkAA9wa4?format=jpg&name=900x900)

The only difference is that the duel in the book took place inside the walls of a monastery that was inside the city, not an open field out in the country as shown here.

Quote from: Ingwar on Oct 03, 2020, 04:19:06 PM
Fighting in the forest? Kingdom of Heaven vibe.

QuoteMore about The Last Duel from an extra who was on set!

-Duel scene shot 2 wks ago
-Adam Driver rides a black horse in full armor
-Shoulder length hair (like Clyde Star-struck)
-Blue armor details, Matt Damon has red armor details

Quote from: Ingwar on Oct 03, 2020, 04:27:39 PM
It seems like the plot will focus a lot on the English campaign (I might be totally wrong) which makes sense from the cinematic (battle and so on) and character building (Jean de Carrouges) point of view.

Quote from: Ingwar on Oct 23, 2019, 09:07:44 PM
When it comes to than summary it might be in the movie (if it happens) as they will probably shorten the story to make it more dramatic.

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Carrouges fighting in Scotland while his wife being raped is better option than him travelling to Paris to collect some money.

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Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Oct 03, 2020, 06:08:29 PM
Apparently the duel scenes were already shot 2 weeks ago at Ashford Studios. The two photos from Ingwar and myself were taken on 14 September 2020.

QuoteMore about The Last Duel from an extra who was on set!

-Duel scene shot 2 wks ago
-Adam Driver rides a black horse in full armor
-Shoulder length hair (like Clyde Star-struck)
-Blue armor details, Matt Damon has red armor details

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EjajP9OUcAE9WW5?format=jpg&name=900x900)

The village scene will be shot on Monday:

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EjaSijpWsAAbjnZ?format=jpg&name=large)

QuoteReady for tomorrow....

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Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Oct 03, 2020, 06:08:29 PM
Apparently the duel scenes were already shot 2 weeks ago at Ashford Studios. The two photos from Ingwar and myself were taken on 14 September 2020.

QuoteMore about The Last Duel from an extra who was on set!

-Duel scene shot 2 wks ago
-Adam Driver rides a black horse in full armor
-Shoulder length hair (like Clyde Star-struck)
-Blue armor details, Matt Damon has red armor details

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EjajP9OUcAE9WW5?format=jpg&name=900x900)

The village scene will be shot on Monday:

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EjaSijpWsAAbjnZ?format=jpg&name=large)

This is indeed true.
They are waaaaaaay ahead of schedule in general. They will definitely be finishing up early.

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Oct 04, 2020, 04:04:20 PM
From what I can remember:
-The wedding scene
- de Carrouges and his retinue of squires departing his castle on horseback in full armor (probably leaving for Scotland)
-A market square scene (cannot recall this from the book)
-Le Gris and de Carrouges at a meeting in Count Pierre's pavilion/tent outside his castle
-A scene shot inside an abbey (cannot recall this either)
-The epic last duel scene
-The feast and reconciliation between Le Gris and de Carrouges at Crespin's castle
-An English or Scottish village scene that starts filming tomorrow

Quote from: Andrea90 on Oct 03, 2020, 06:27:41 PM
In a film i think there is not time for that travel. Better option while he's in Scotland in fact. ;D

I think this film will not start with a battle, but the first part will focus on the "friendship" between Carrouges and Le Gris, then we could have the campaign and then the trial by combat.

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Quote from: Andrea90 on Oct 03, 2020, 06:27:41 PM
In a film i think there is not time for that travel. Better option while he's in Scotland in fact. ;D

I think this film will not start with a battle, but the first part will focus on the "friendship" between Carrouges and Le Gris, then we could have the campaign and then the trial by combat.

Interesting. No big battle?. Ridley Scott opens his Epics with a big battle scene in the past: ROBIN HOOD, EXODUS: GODS AND KINGS and GLADIATOR

Quote from: T Dog on Oct 04, 2020, 09:46:55 PM
No I think it opens with the duel and then jumps back in time.

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Quote from: Andrea90 on Oct 03, 2020, 06:27:41 PM
In a film i think there is not time for that travel. Better option while he's in Scotland in fact. ;D

I think this film will not start with a battle, but the first part will focus on the "friendship" between Carrouges and Le Gris, then we could have the campaign and then the trial by combat.

Interesting. No big battle?. Ridley Scott opens his Epics with a big battle scene in the past: ROBIN HOOD, EXODUS: GODS AND KINGS and GLADIATOR

KOH doesn't start with a battle, for example. This film is very different from Exodus and Robin Hood, there is a book to follow.

Quote from: T Dog on Oct 04, 2020, 09:46:55 PM
No I think it opens with the duel and then jumps back in time.

Like the book, you say.
Mmm..i don't think so, but it could be.

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Quote from: Andrea90 on Oct 03, 2020, 06:27:41 PM
In a film i think there is not time for that travel. Better option while he's in Scotland in fact. ;D

I think this film will not start with a battle, but the first part will focus on the "friendship" between Carrouges and Le Gris, then we could have the campaign and then the trial by combat.

Interesting. No big battle?. Ridley Scott opens his Epics with a big battle scene in the past: ROBIN HOOD, EXODUS: GODS AND KINGS and GLADIATOR

KOH doesn't start with a battle, for example. This film is very different from Exodus and Robin Hood, there is a book to follow.

Quote from: T Dog on Oct 04, 2020, 09:46:55 PM
No I think it opens with the duel and then jumps back in time.

Like the book, you say.
Mmm..i don't think so, but it could be.

I'm fairly confident that's what they are doing ;)

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Quote from: Andrea90 on Oct 03, 2020, 06:27:41 PM
In a film i think there is not time for that travel. Better option while he's in Scotland in fact. ;D

I think this film will not start with a battle, but the first part will focus on the "friendship" between Carrouges and Le Gris, then we could have the campaign and then the trial by combat.

Interesting. No big battle?. Ridley Scott opens his Epics with a big battle scene in the past: ROBIN HOOD, EXODUS: GODS AND KINGS and GLADIATOR

KOH doesn't start with a battle, for example. This film is very different from Exodus and Robin Hood, there is a book to follow.

Quote from: T Dog on Oct 04, 2020, 09:46:55 PM
No I think it opens with the duel and then jumps back in time.

Like the book, you say.
Mmm..i don't think so, but it could be.

I'm fairly confident that's what they are doing ;)

I suppose only a very small portion of THE DUEL in the first scene of the movie!

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Quote from: T Dog on Oct 04, 2020, 09:46:55 PM
No I think it opens with the duel and then jumps back in time.

Like the book, you say.
Mmm..i don't think so, but it could be.

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Oct 05, 2020, 04:46:25 PM

https://twitter.com/Ginna_Driver/status/1313095529581207552

QuoteI suppose only a very small portion of THE DUEL in the first scene of the movie!

Quote from: T Dog on Oct 05, 2020, 09:16:54 PM
No the Irish Government only put the whole country on Level 3, so production will keep on going.
I thiiiiiink they are hoping to finish end of next week but I'm not 100%, fingers crossed they aren't shut down anyway.

Quote from: Andrea90 on Oct 05, 2020, 10:47:15 PM

Quote from: T Dog on Oct 05, 2020, 09:16:54 PM
No the Irish Government only put the whole country on Level 3, so production will keep on going.
I thiiiiiink they are hoping to finish end of next week but I'm not 100%, fingers crossed they aren't shut down anyway.

Are they going to finish next week all the shots?

Quote from: The Eighth Passenger on Oct 06, 2020, 09:13:50 PM

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That was probably the handywork of de Carrouges' men, seeing as Damon was photographed on that set.

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