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Wednesday, January 5, 2022

Vanessa Kirby Replaces Jodie Comer in Ridley Scott's KITBAG

Vanessa Kirby ("Pieces of a Woman", "Mission: Impossible - Fallout") is set to star in Ridley Scott's upcoming historical epic "Kitbag". The film stars Joaquin Phoenix as Napoleon, and Kirby will play Empress Josephine, replacing Jodie Comer ("The Last Duel"), who had to exit the project due to scheduling issues with her first West End stage production "Prima Facie".

The script is written by David Scarpa ("All the Money in the World") and it explores Bonaparte's origins and his ascent to power, while focusing on his addictive and often volatile relationship with his wife Josephine. Apple Studios will finance and produce the project.

Youssef Kerkour ("Stay Close") has also been confirmed to star. Production is expected to begin on January 15.

Kirby will next be seen in Adam Leon's "Italian Studies", which will be released in theaters and on demand on January 14.

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Thursday, March 4, 2021

Jodie Comer in Early Talks to Play Josephine in Ridley Scott's Napoleon Movie KITBAG

"Killing Eve" star Jodie Comer is in early talks to join the cast of Ridley Scott's upcoming historical epic "Kitbag". Joaquin Phoenix is set to star as Napoleon Bonaparte, and if the deal goes through, Comer will play Josephine Bonaparte. Scott was apparently very impressed by Comer's work on his upcoming historical thriller "The Last Duel", which also stars Ben Affleck, Adam Driver and Matt Damon. Production on that film wrapped at the end of last year

Apple Studios will finance and produce the film. The title "Kitbag" derives from the saying "there is a general's staff hidden in every soldier's kitbag". The screenplay is written by David Scarpa ("All the Money in the World") and its focus is Napoleon's origins, relentless ambition, his military leadership, and his rise to becoming emperor along with the volatile relationship he had with his wife Josephine.

Scott will begin working on "Kitbag" as soon as he wraps production on "House of Gucci", the MGM true crime drama that stars Lady Gaga.

Comer is expected to shoot the fourth season of "Killing Eve" later this year. She can also be seen in the sci-fi action comedy "Free Guy" opposite Ryan Reynolds.

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Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Joaquin Phoenix to Star as Napoleon in Ridley Scott's Epic Historical Drama KITBAG

Oscar winner Joaquin Phoenix ("Joker") is set to star as Napoleon Bonaparte in the historical drama "Kitbag". The film will be directed by Ridley Scott, who previously worked with Phoenix on "Gladiator". The biopic is in early stages of development, and will be set up at Disney's 20th Century Studios.

The screenplay will be written by David Scarpa, who also wrote Scott's "All the Money in the World". In case you were wondering, the film's title hails from the saying "There is a general’s staff hidden in every soldier’s kitbag".

The film will focus on Napoleon's origins, his rise as emperor and his addictive and volatile relationship with his wife Josephine. Scott also intends to capture Napoleon's famous battles, relentless ambition and astounding strategic mind as an extraordinary military leader and war visionary.

Scott will produce with Kevin Walsh. He also recently completed production on "The Last Duel" starring Matt Damon, Adam Driver, Jodie Comer and Ben Affleck. In March he will begin production on "Gucci", which stars Lady Gaga, Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Adam Driver and Jared Leto.

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