Young Werther
| Young Werther | |
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| Directed by | José Lourenço |
| Written by | José Lourenço |
| Based on | The Sorrows of Young Werther by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe |
| Produced by | Matt Code |
| Starring | Douglas Booth Alison Pill Iris Apatow Patrick J. Adams |
Release date |
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| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
Young Werther is an upcoming Canadian romantic comedy film written and directed by José Lourenço and starring Douglas Booth, Alison Pill, Iris Apatow and Patrick J. Adams. It is Lourenço's feature directorial debut and based on the 1774 novel The Sorrows of Young Werther by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.[1][2]
The film is slated to premiere at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival.[3]
Cast
[edit]- Douglas Booth as Werther[1]
- Alison Pill as Charlotte[1]
- Iris Apatow
- Patrick J. Adams
Production
[edit]In May 2023, it was announced that Booth, Pill, Apatow and Adams were cast in the film.[1]
Filming occurred in LIUNA Station in June 2023.[4]
In October 2023, it was announced that filming had been completed prior to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Ravindran, Manori (May 16, 2023). "Douglas Booth, Alison Pill, Iris Apatow, Patrick J. Adams Board 'Young Werther' Adaptation of Goethe Classic (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ a b Tabbara, Mona (October 26, 2023). "Mister Smith, CAA board 'Young Werther' starring Alison Pill, Douglas Booth; first-look image unveiled (exclusive)". Screen International. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ Jeremy Kay, "Toronto film festival adds Angelina Jolie, Mike Leigh, Edward Burns, David Mackenzie titles". Screen Daily, July 22, 2024.
- ^ Nolan, Daniel (June 9, 2023). "Liuna Station playing German station in romance flick 'Young Werther'". The Hamilton Spectator. Retrieved April 9, 2024.