The Power of the Dog (film)

The Power of the Dog is an upcoming internationally co-produced drama film written and directed by Jane Campion, based on the novel of the same name by Thomas Savage. It stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons, Thomasin McKenzie and Kodi Smit-McPhee. The film will be released on Netflix in 2021.[1]

The Power of the Dog
Directed byJane Campion
Produced by
Written byJane Campion
Based onThe Power of the Dog
by Thomas Savage
Starring
CinematographyAri Wegner
Production
company
BBC Films
Brightstar
See-Saw Films
Big Shell Films
Max Films
Distributed byNetflix
Release date
  • 2021 (2021)
CountryUnited Kingdom
Australia
United States
Canada
New Zealand
LanguageEnglish

Premise

A man wages war against his brother's new wife.

Cast

Production

It was announced in May 2019 that Jane Campion was to write and direct the film with Benedict Cumberbatch and Elisabeth Moss cast to star.[2] Paul Dano entered negotiations to join the film in September.[3] He would be confirmed to star the next month, with Kirsten Dunst cast to replace Moss in her role.[4] However, by November, Dano also dropped out due to scheduling conflicts with The Batman. Jesse Plemons was cast to replace him.[5] In February 2020, Thomasin McKenzie, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Frances Conroy, Keith Carradine, Peter Carroll and Adam Beach joined the cast of the film.[6]

Filming began in New Zealand on January 10, 2020[7] in the southern region of Otago, including the city of Dunedin.[8] On April 2, production on the film was halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[9] Production resumed on June 22.[10]

References
  1. Fleming Jr., Mike (January 12, 2021). "Netflix Unveils A 2021 Film Slate With Bigger Volume & Star Wattage; Scott Stuber On The Escalating Film Ambition". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 12, 2021. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
  2. Kroll, Justin (May 6, 2019). "Benedict Cumberbatch, Elisabeth Moss to Star in Jane Campion's New Film (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved January 25, 2020.
  3. Kroll, Justin (September 29, 2019). "Paul Dano in Talks to Join Jane Campion's 'The Power of the Dog' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved January 25, 2020.
  4. Kroll, Justin (October 8, 2019). "Kirsten Dunst to Replace Elisabeth Moss in Benedict Cumberbatch's 'Power of the Dog' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved January 25, 2020.
  5. Kroll, Justin (November 21, 2019). "Jesse Plemons Joins Benedict Cumberbatch in Jane Campion's 'Power of the Dog' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved January 25, 2020.
  6. N'Duka, Amanda (February 12, 2020). "'The Power Of The Dog': 'Jojo Rabbit's Thomasin McKenzie, Kodi Smit-McPhee & More Join Benedict Cumberbatch In Netflix Drama". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 12, 2020.
  7. "Work starts on Netflix drama in Maniototo". Otago Daily Times. 10 January 2020. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
  8. "Campion film set arrives in Dunedin". Otago Daily Times. 6 March 2020. Retrieved 6 March 2020.
  9. Groves, Don (April 2, 2020). "See-Saw Films' Emile Sherman ponders the post-pandemic future". If Magazine. Retrieved April 10, 2020.
  10. Hunt, Tom (June 18, 2020). "Jane Campion movie starring Cumberbatch, Dunst is second film allowed in". Stuff. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
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