Keira Knightley units an intriguing new film following her main success as a rising Netflix star lately.
In keeping with Selection, Knightley will star in The Worst, a British darkish comedy described as a “wickedly entertaining class satire” and the characteristic directorial debut of Simon Woods. Together with Knightley, it was introduced that Alicia Vikander, Jamie Dornan, and Erin Kellyman are becoming a member of the solid of this new mission. Protagonist Footage and Logical Footage Worldwide are set to launch worldwide gross sales on the European Movie Market in Berlin.
The Worst follows socialite couple Emily and Max (Vikander and an unconfirmed actor), who invite their rich mates — together with range advisor Holly (Knightley) and expertise agent Danny (Dornan) — to a gathering at their French château. There, darkish secrets and techniques come to gentle, and a waitress, Niamh (Kellyman), is caught up within the chaos that ensues.
Woods has beforehand made his mark as a playwright, recognized for the Nationwide Theatre’s Hansard and Such a Pretty Day. He’s the author and director of The Worst, saying he needs individuals “to be drawn in by these vivid, over-the-top comedian characters, their messy, uncomfortable relationships, and the squirm of all of it.[…] bringing them proper as much as the road of just about agreeing with them, and in doing so maintain a satirical mirror up to date we’re residing in.“
Knightley obtained her begin with Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace and Bend It Like Beckham earlier than breaking onto the worldwide scene in 2003 with Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. She went on to be nominated for 2 Oscars for 2005’s Pleasure & Prejudice and 2014’s The Imitation Sport. However extra just lately, Knightley has grow to be referred to as the lead of Netflix’s hit thriller sequence Black Doves.
Knightley is ready to return in Black Doves season 2, within the meantime, additionally starring in Netflix’s book-to-movie thriller adaptation The Lady in Cabin 10 — which was critically panned however nonetheless a streaming hit. Keira Knightley’s finest motion pictures additionally embody Atonement, Love Truly, By no means Let Me Go, and Anna Karenina.
Knightley’s new co-star Alicia Vikander is an Oscar winner for her efficiency in The Danish Lady and can also be recognized for Ex Machina and The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Jamie Dornan is finest recognized for Fifty Shades of Gray and Belfast, whereas Erin Kellyman’s main credit embody Solo: A Star Wars Story, The Inexperienced Knight, 28 Years Later, and Willow.
The Worst — which is being produced by Eclipse Movies’ Andy Berg and John Sachs and Promise Footage’ Josh Hyams; and government produced by Frédéric Fiore, Ryan Wickers and Andrei Kamarowsky function government producers for Logical Footage Group plus Dave Bishop, James Pugh and George Hamilton for Protagonist Footage — appears supposed to enchantment to audiences which have loved the likes of Succession and The White Lotus.
Time will inform if The Worst will stand out amongst these entries, or grow to be thought of one other spotlight of Keira Knightley‘s profession.
- Birthdate
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March 26, 1985
- Birthplace
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London, England, United Kingdom
- Peak
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5 ft 7 inches