White Bird (film)
White Bird is an upcoming American war drama film directed by Marc Forster from a screenplay by Mark Bomback, based on the 2019 graphic novel White Bird: A Wonder Story by R. J. Palacio. A spin-off, prequel, and "companion piece" to Wonder (2017), the film stars Ariella Glaser, Orlando Schwerdt, Bryce Gheisar, Gillian Anderson, and Helen Mirren, with Gheisar reprising his role as Julian from Wonder.[1]
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| Directed by | Marc Forster |
| Screenplay by | Mark Bomback |
| Based on | White Bird: A Wonder Story by R. J. Palacio |
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| Cinematography | Matthias Koenigswieser |
| Edited by | Matt Chessé |
| Music by | Thomas Newman |
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| Distributed by | Lionsgate |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The film is scheduled to have a limited release in the United States on August 18, 2023, followed by a wide release on August 25, by Lionsgate.
Premise
After the events of Wonder, Julian has left Beecher Prep for good. He is visited by his grandmother from Paris, who tells him stories of her childhood as a young Jewish girl in Nazi-occupied France during World War II, while being hidden from the Nazis by a distant classmate and his parents.[1][2]
Cast
- Ariella Glaser as young Sara Albans
- Orlando Schwerdt as Julien
- Bryce Gheisar as Julian Albans
- Gillian Anderson as Vivienne
- Helen Mirren as "Grandmere" Sara Albans
Additionally Nova Lee LeClair appears as a little girl.
Production
Principal photography commenced in February 2021 in the Czech Republic.[2]
Release
In January 2023, it was announced that a film based on the 2019 graphic novel White Bird: A Wonder Story was scheduled to debut in a limited release on August 18, 2023, followed by a wide release on August 25, 2023.[3] It was originally scheduled to be released on September 16, 2022,[4] but was later delayed to October 14, 2022.[5] In September 2022, Lionsgate removed the film from its release schedule.[6]
Locations gallery
Jungmannovo Square, Kutna Hora, Czech Republic doubles as WWII France
Jungmannovo Square, Kutna Hora, Czech Republic doubles as WWII France
References
- Wiseman, Andreas (February 4, 2021). "Gillian Anderson To Star In Lionsgate's 'White Bird: A Wonder Story', Czech Shoot To Begin This Month". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
- N'Duka, Amanda (February 25, 2021). "Helen Mirren Joins Gillian Anderson In Lionsgate's 'White Bird: A Wonder Story'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
- Watson, Madalyn (January 20, 2023). "'White Bird: A Wonder Story' Sets Summer Release Date". Collider. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
- D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 28, 2021). "Lionsgate Dates Samuel L. Jackson's 'The Protege,' Jennifer Lopez's 'Shotgun Wedding' & 'White Bird: A Wonder Story'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
- Fuster, Jeremy (January 31, 2022). "'Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret' Set for September Release by Lionsgate". The Wrap. Retrieved February 2, 2022.
- Robbins, Shawn (September 16, 2022). "Long Range Box Office Forecast: Halloween Ends, Plus Don't Worry Darling and Avatar Updates". Boxoffice. Retrieved October 7, 2022.