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Keira Knightley Starring in Dark Comedy The Worst
Simon Woods makes his directorial debut with a dark comedy that satirizes privilege and performative morality, featuring an Oscar-winning and BAFTA-nominated ensemble cast.
- Heading to the European Film Market in Berlin, Simon Woods makes his feature directorial debut with British dark comedy The Worst, assembling Keira Knightley, Alicia Vikander, Jamie Dornan and Erin Kellyman.
- Framed as a class satire, the film aims to skewer privilege, aspiration and performative morality by turning a couples' getaway into a disastrous night, Simon Woods, writer-director, said.
- Set at a chateau in France, the plot follows socialite Emily Fisher and her husband Max hosting wealthy friends, while Holly, Danny, and waitress Niamh face escalating tensions and dark secrets.
- Produced by Andy Berg and John Sachs with Josh Hyams, the film is financed by Logical Pictures Group while LPI and Protagonist co-represent sales and UTA Independent Film Group co-represents domestic rights.
- Logical Pictures Group says the project fits its focus on high-potential English-language films, positioning The Worst as a prestige, saleable package likely to attract international buyers and film festivals.
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Keira Knightley, Alicia Vikander, & Jamie Dornan Lead Cast of Dark Comedy Film ‘The Worst’ | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip
Keira Knightley, Alicia Vikander, Jamie Dornan, and Erin Kellyman join the cast of dark comedy The Worst. Described as a class satire, the film centers on a couples’ getaway that turns disastrous. It’s will be written and directed by BAFTA nominee Simon Woods. Keep reading to find out more… Here is the film synopsis: “Socialite Emily Fisher (Vikander) and her husband Max invite their equally wealthy friends to their new chateau in France for the…
Keira Knightley, Alicia Vikander & Jamie Dornan Set For Dark Comedy ‘The Worst’
Keira Knightley, Alicia Vikander and Jamie Dornan are set to star in the dark comedy The Worst. Protagonist Pictures and Logical Pictures International are launching world sales at the upcoming European Film Market. The film is written and will be directed by Simon Woods (Hansard). Producers are Andy Berg and John Sachs of Eclipse Films, […]
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