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Conclave is an upcoming psychological thriller film directed by Edward Berger and written by Peter Straughan, based on the 2016 novel of the same name by Robert Harris. It stars Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Lucian Msamati, Carlos Diehz, Sergio Castellitto, and Isabella Rossellini.

The film is scheduled to be theatrically released in the United States on 1 November by Focus Features,[1] and in the United Kingdom on 29 November by Black Bear UK.

Premise

Cardinal Lawrence, tasked with finding the successor to the deceased Pope, discovers the former Pope had a secret that must be uncovered.

Cast

Production

It was announced in May 2022 that Ralph Fiennes, John Lithgow, Stanley Tucci and Isabella Rossellini were set to star in the film, with Edward Berger directing.[2] Additional casting was announced in January 2023 as production began in Rome.[3] Filming will also occur at Cinecittà.[4] It is due to conclude in March.[5]

Release

In August 2022, it was revealed that Black Bear Pictures' newly founded British distribution arm had acquired U.K. distribution rights to the film from FilmNation Entertainment, serving as one of its first acquisitions and maiden releases in the United Kingdom; Black Bear's company Elevation Pictures also serves as Canadian distributor.[6]

In November 2023, Focus Features acquired U.S. distribution rights to the film.[7] In July 2024, Conclave was announced as part of the Special Presentations section for the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival scheduled for September 2024.[8] The film is scheduled to be released in the United States in a limited theatrical release on 1 November 2024, before expanding to a wide release the following week.[9] It will later be released in the U.K. on 15 November.

References

  1. ^ "Edward Berger's 'Conclave' Thriller Gets U.S. Release Date". The Hollywood Reporter. 8 March 2024.
  2. ^ Whittock, Jesse (11 May 2022). "Ralph Fiennes To Lead Conspiracy Thriller Conclave With Edward Berger Helming; John Lithgow, Stanley Tucci & Isabella Rossellini Join Cast With FilmNation Selling At Cannes Market". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
  3. ^ Ramachandran, Naman (31 January 2023). "Ralph Fiennes-Led Vatican Thriller Conclave From All Quiet on the Western Front Filmmaker Adds Cast, Begins Shoot (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
  4. ^ Vivarelli, Nick (15 September 2022). "Cinecittà Studios Revamp Gets Traction With More Soundstages, International Productions Including Ralph Fiennes Thriller Conclave". Variety. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
  5. ^ "'Conclave'". Backstage. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
  6. ^ "Black Bear International Bolsters Leadership Team As Company Announces U.K. Distribution Plan". Deadline Hollywood. 4 August 2022. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
  7. ^ Yossman, K.J. (10 November 2023). "Edward Berger's 'Conclave,' Starring Ralph Fiennes and John Lithgow, Acquired by Focus Features For U.S." Variety. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
  8. ^ https://deadline.com/2024/07/2024-toronto-film-festival-lineup-movies-list-1236017283/
  9. ^ Grobar, Matt (8 March 2024). "Edward Berger's Papal Thriller 'Conclave' Starring Ralph Fiennes Sets U.S. Release Date With Focus". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
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