Waltzing with Brando is an upcoming American biographical drama film directed by Bill Fishman and starring Billy Zane as Marlon Brando, alongside Jon Heder, Richard Dreyfuss, Camille Razat, Alaina Huffman, Tia Carrere, and James Jagger.
| Waltzing with Brando | |
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| Directed by | Bill Fishman |
| Screenplay by | Bill Fishman |
| Based on | Waltzing with Brando: Planning a Paradise in Tahiti by Bernard Judge |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Garrett O'Brien |
| Edited by | Michael Yanovich |
| Music by | Matei Bratescot |
Production company | Filmin'Tahiti |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Premise
editThe film is set primarily from 1969 and 1974, during which Marlon Brando was preparing to star in The Godfather and Last Tango in Paris whilst making plans with Bernard Judge to create a paradise getaway on Tahiti.[1]
Cast
editProduction
editThe film is written and directed by Bill Fishman and adapted from the memoir Waltzing with Brando: Planning a Paradise in Tahiti by Bernard Judge.[2] The film is produced by Fishman, Billy Zane, who also stars, and Dean Bloxom. Principal photography took place mainly in Tetiaroa, where Marlon Brando and Judge tried to introduce sustainable architecture and practices.[3]
Billy Zane was interviewed about playing the role of Marlon Brando in the film in January 2019 and described how he was not previously "aware of his passion for environmental rights, which was so prescient and so timely" and that he "wanted to celebrate the man for being a forward-thinker" and that he was "interested in teaching people about him in a way that they’re not familiar while still mining the drama”.[4]
The New York Post reported that the producers were at the Cannes Film Festival in 2024 looking for a buyer for the film.[5] In November 2024, Jon Heder, Richard Dreyfuss, Camille Razat, Alaina Huffman, Tia Carrere, and James Jagger were revealed to have joined the cast.[6]
Release
editWaltzing with Brando is scheduled to be released in the United States in 2025.[6]
See also
edit- Being Maria, a 2024 biographical film starring Matt Dillon as Brando
References
edit- ^ Clarke, Stewart (January 11, 2019). "Billy Zane to Play Marlon Brando in Indie Movie 'Waltzing With Brando' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
- ^ Sneider, Jeff (January 11, 2019). "Billy Zane to Play Marlon Brando in Indie Movie 'Waltzing With Brando'". Collider. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
- ^ Bamigboye, Baz (May 15, 2024). "Breaking Baz @ Cannes: First Look At Billy Zane Channeling Marlon Brando In 'Waltzing With Brando'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
- ^ Nolfi, Joey (January 17, 2019). "Billy Zane on searching for superstar 'contradictions' (and the right wig) to play Marlon Brando". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
- ^ Todisco, Eric (May 16, 2024). "Billy Zane transforms into Marlon Brando in first look at 'Waltzing with Brando' biopic". Retrieved May 17, 2024.
- ^ a b Ritman, Alex (November 5, 2024). "'Waltzing With Brando' Trailer: Billy Zane Transforms Into 'Godfather'-Era Marlon Brando as VMI Boards Sales for AFM (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved November 5, 2024.