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The Last Duel
Directed byRidley Scott
Produced by
Written by
Based onThe Last Duel: A True Story of Trial by Combat in Medieval France
by Eric Jager
Starring
Music byHarry Gregson-Williams[1]
CinematographyDariusz Wolski
Edited byClaire Simpson
Productioncompanies
Distributed by20th Century Studios
Release date
  • October 15, 2021 (2021-10-15) (United States)
Countries
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
LanguageEnglish

The Last Duel is an upcoming historical drama directed by Ridley Scott. Based on the book The Last Duel: A True Story of Trial by Combat in Medieval France by Eric Jager, the screenplay is written by Ben Affleck, Matt Damon and Nicole Holofcener. Damon stars in the lead role opposite Adam Driver and Jodie Comer, with Affleck in a supporting role.

It is scheduled to be released on October 15, 2021, by 20th Century Studios.

Premise[edit]

In 14th-century France, knight Jean de Carrouges and his squire Jacques Le Gris are ordered to fight to the death after Carrouges accuses Le Gris of raping his wife.

Cast[edit]

Production[edit]

The project was initially announced in July 2015, with Francis Lawrence planning to direct the film, and Shaun Grant writing the screenplay, however no further development was announced on it, and the film rights eventually lapsed.[2] It wasn't until July 2019 that it was announced Ridley Scott was planning to direct the film with Ben Affleck and Matt Damon set to star, as well as write the screenplay with Nicole Holofcener.[3] With Walt Disney Studios holding the rights to the film as a result of the Disney–Fox merger, it was unknown if the company would produce the film owing to its subject matter, however Deadline Hollywood wrote that "every studio in town was waiting in the wings" should Disney sell the rights.[4] In September, Jodie Comer entered negotiations to join the cast.[5] She would be confirmed the next month, with Adam Driver entering negotiations to join the film, after Affleck opted to play a different, supporting role.[6] Driver was confirmed in November, with Disney confirming it would distribute the film by setting a release date.[7] Harriet Walter was added to the cast in February 2020.[8]

Filming began on February 14, 2020 in Dordogne, France[9][10][11] and continued on March 12, 2020 in the medieval castle of Berzé-le-Châtel (near Mâcon), Burgundy, France (with a film crew of 300 people including 100 extras).[12][13] Filming was to have taken place in County Meath, Dublin, County Wicklow and Cahir Castle (in County Tipperary), Ireland from March 23, 2020 to March 30, 2020.[14] However, on March 13, 2020, Disney announced that the studio had to delay the shoot indefinitely amid concerns for the cast and crew in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic as well as travel restrictions in Europe.[15] The shoot eventually took place in late September 2020.[16][17][18] Production concluded in Ireland on October 14, 2020.[19]

Release[edit]

The film was originally scheduled to begin a limited theatrical release on December 25, 2020, before going wide on January 8, 2021.[7] However, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the release date was pushed back to October 15, 2021.[20][21]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Harry Gregson-Williams to Score Ridley Scott's 'The Last Duel' | Film Music Reporter". December 15, 2020.
  2. ^ Fleming Jr., Mike (July 10, 2015). "Studio 8 Sets Shaun Grant To Adapt 'The Last Duel' For 'Hunger Games' Helmer Francis Lawrence". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 23, 2019.
  3. ^ Kroll, Justin (July 22, 2019). "Ridley Scott, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck and Nicole Holofcener Team on 'The Last Duel'". Variety. Retrieved July 22, 2019.
  4. ^ Fleming Jr., Mike (July 22, 2019). "Ridley Scott, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck & Nicole Holofcener Huddle On 14th Century Tale 'The Last Duel'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 22, 2019.
  5. ^ Galuppo, Mia (September 26, 2019). "Jodie Comer in Talks to Join Matt Damon, Ben Affleck in 'The Last Duel'". The Hollywood Reporter.
  6. ^ Kroll, Justin (October 22, 2019). "Adam Driver in Talks to Join Matt Damon in Ridley Scott's 'Last Duel' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety.
  7. ^ a b D'Alessandro, Anthony (November 15, 2019). "Disney Dates A Ton Of Pics Into 2023 & Juggles Fox Releases With Ridley Scott's 'The Last Duel' To Open Christmas 2020, 'The King's Man' Next Fall – Update". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 15, 2020.
  8. ^ Tartaglione, Nancy (February 19, 2020). "Harriet Walter Joins Ridley Scott's 'The Last Duel' Opposite Matt Damon & Jodie Comer".
  9. ^ "Recherche doublures pour Matt Damon, Adam Driver et Jodie Comer pour un tournage en Dordogne". France Bleu (in French). January 14, 2020.
  10. ^ "#casting doublures Matt Damon, Adam Driver et Jodie Comer pour film de Ridley Scott Paris - castings figurants : Casting cinéma, Casting chant, casting télé". castings figurants  : Casting cinéma, Casting chant, casting télé.
  11. ^ "Discrétion de mise à Sarlat autour du dernier Ridley Scott". France Bleu (in French). February 13, 2020.
  12. ^ "#Macon #casting femmes et hommes 16/80 ans pour tournage film avec Matt Damon et Adam Driver Macon - castings figurants : Casting cinéma, Casting chant, casting télé". Figurants.com (in French). January 21, 2020.
  13. ^ Valette, Damien (January 23, 2020). "The Last Duel  : cinq à six jours de tournage au château de Berzé". www.lejsl.com (in French). Retrieved May 2, 2021.
  14. ^ Casey, Ann (February 11, 2020). "Hollywood legends coming to Meath for major movie shoot". Meath Chronicle. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
  15. ^ Kroll, Justin (March 13, 2020). "Disney Halts Production on Most Live-Action Films Including 'The Last Duel'".
  16. ^ Kroll, Justin (August 20, 2020). "MGM's Ridley Scott-Lady Gaga Gucci Film Eyes Robert De Niro, Jared Leto, Al Pacino, Adam Driver, Jack Huston & Reeve Carney". Deadline.
  17. ^ Donohoe, John (September 12, 2020). "Work progressing on set of 'The Last Duel' at Bective". Meath Chronicle. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
  18. ^ "Matt Damon, Jodie Comer and Adam Driver pictured on film set in Tipperary". The Journal. September 20, 2020. Retrieved September 30, 2020.
  19. ^ Fleming Jr, Mike (October 14, 2020). "Ridley Scott Eyes Another Epic: Joaquin Phoenix As Napoleon In 'Kitbag' As Director Today Wraps 'The Last Duel'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
  20. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 23, 2020). "'Mulan' Off The Calendar; Disney Also Delays 'Avatar' & 'Star Wars' Movies By One Year As Studio Adjusts To Pandemic". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 23, 2020.
  21. ^ Rubin, Rebecca (July 23, 2020). "'Star Wars' Films, 'Avatar' Sequels Pushed Back a Year in Disney Release Calendar Shakeup". Variety. Retrieved July 23, 2020.

External links[edit]

  • The Last Duel at IMDb