Ophelia (upcoming film)

Ophelia is a 2018 upcoming British-American historical romantic drama film directed by Claire McCarthy and written by Semi Chellas, based on the character of same name by William Shakespeare and the novel by Lisa Klein. The film stars Daisy Ridley as the titular character, with Naomi Watts, Clive Owen, Tom Felton and George MacKay in supporting roles. The film follows the story of Hamlet, as told by Ophelia's perspective.

Plot

Ophelia (Daisy Ridley) is the most trusted lady-in-waiting to the Queen (Naomi Watts). She soon captures the attention of Prince Hamlet (George MacKay) and a forbidden love blossoms. As war brews, lust and betrayal begin to tear Elsinore Castle apart from within in this reimagining of the famed Hamlet.

Cast

• Daisy Ridley as Ophelia
• Naomi Watts as Gertrude / Mechtild
• Clive Owen as Claudius
• Tom Felton as Laertes
• George MacKay as Hamlet
• Dominic Mafham as Polonius
• Daisy Head as Christina
• Anna Rust as Young Mechtild

Production

On May 4, 2016, it was announced that Daisy Ridley and Naomi Watts would star in the drama film Ophelia based on the character of same name by William Shakespeare, the film would be based on the novel by Lisa Klein which Claire McCarthy would direct based on the script by Semi Chellas.^[1] Covert Media would finance the film, while Daniel Bobker and Ehren Kruger would produce the film along with Sarah Curtis.^[1]. Bert Marcus is also executive producing the film.^[2]

Filming began in April 2017, with a first look image released in May.^[3] After three months, principal production wrapped on July 6, 2017. ----->Needs reference. Needs a credible source.<--------

References

External links

• Ophelia on IMDb