From Deadline Hollywood:
Woody Allen, shooting his next untitled film in Paris this summer, has set Marion Cotillard for a lead role. The French actress will star alongside Owen Wilson. France’s First Lady, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, has reportedly been mentioned as a possible participant, but nothing’s set yet. Cotillard most recently starred in Nine, and performed the Best Original Song nominee Take It All.
Allen’s untitled film is being financed under his three-picture deal with Spain’s Mediapro. For a New Yorker who watched the Gotham industry become accustomed to Allen making his annual film here, it still seems odd watching the quintessential New York director shoot in Paris, London or Barcelona, though he returned for Whatever Works. Allen long enjoyed a relationship with studios that few directors could match, where they financed his films without reading scripts. His road tripping began when he found funding overseas from financiers more amenable to such demands.
He recently wrapped You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger, which shot in London and is scheduled for release in September.
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Awesome.
exciting xD
American productions seem much more concerned about making a profit nowadays, so Allen is just working with people that seem to be giving him money LOL xD
This is a wonderful pairing, Dorothy! I think The Woodman has made a very wise decision here as this multi-talented and lovely actress will no doubt give him a terrific turn. I love Cotillard and I love Woody!
Allen attracts good talent, whether they’re well-known or yet-to-be-discovered. Cotillard is one of the hottest actors around. Her beauty and charms are undeniable. What sets her apart is her incredible talent.
Sounds like a match made in heaven. Or the most magnificent approximation I’ve ever heard of.
A Woody Allen film featuring Ms. Cotillard is certainly intriguing as hell.
This should be spectacular. Thanks for the info, D.