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Blitz (2024 film)

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Blitz
Release poster
Directed bySteve McQueen
Written bySteve McQueen
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyYorick Le Saux
Edited byPeter Sciberras
Music byHans Zimmer
Production
companies
Distributed byApple TV+
Release dates
  • October 9, 2024 (2024-10-09) (BFI)
  • November 1, 2024 (2024-11-01) (United States and United Kingdom)
  • November 22, 2024 (2024-11-22) (Apple TV+)
Running time
120 minutes[1]
Countries
  • United States
  • United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

Blitz is an upcoming historical drama film written, produced and directed by Steve McQueen and starring Saoirse Ronan, Harris Dickinson and Elliot Heffernan in his film debut.

Blitz is scheduled to premiere as the opening film at the BFI London Film Festival on October 9, 2024. It is scheduled to be released in select theatres in the United States and the United Kingdom on November 1, followed by a streaming release on Apple TV+ on November 22.

Premise

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A defiant young boy goes on an adventure in London during World War II only to find himself in immense peril, while his distraught mother searches for him.

Cast

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Production

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Development

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In October 2021, it was announced that McQueen would write, direct and produce a new feature film titled Blitz for New Regency, with Lammas Park producing alongside Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner of Working Title Films.[2] In March 2022, McQueen confirmed his next project was going to be about Londoners during the Blitz of World War II and that he had discussed this with Anne, the Princess Royal, as she had awarded him his knighthood at Windsor Castle.[3] In June 2022, it was announced that Apple TV+ had picked up the distribution rights. Producers are New Regency's Arnon Milchan, Yariv Milchan and Michael Schaefer.[4]

Casting

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In September 2022, it was announced that Saoirse Ronan would be heading the cast and Adam Stockhausen leading the production design.[5] In December 2022, Harris Dickinson, Erin Kellyman, Stephen Graham and Kathy Burke were added to the cast, along with singer-songwriter Paul Weller in his feature film acting debut.[6] Later that month, Benjamin Clementine, Leigh Gill, Mica Ricketts, CJ Beckford, Hayley Squires and Sally Messham was announced in additional acting roles.[7]

Filming

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Principal photography began in London in November 2022.[8] Warner Bros. Studios, Leavesden was used as a base.[9] In January 2023, filming took place close to the London Waterloo station. Later that month, special effect crews simulated bombs hitting the water in the River Thames in Wapping. Filming also took place in the London borough of Greenwich.[10] In February 2023, reports were that the production moved to Hull's old town with a filming schedule of two weeks.[11]

Release

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Blitz is scheduled to premiere as the opening film at the BFI London Film Festival held at the Royal Festival Hall on October 9, 2024, McQueen's third directorial effort to do so after 2018's Widows and 2020's Mangrove, which was part of his Small Axe anthology series. The film will then be released in select theatres in the United States and the United Kingdom on November 1, 2024, before streaming on Apple TV+ on November 22.[12]

Reception

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Accolades

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Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
Middleburg Film Festival 20 October 2024 Visionary Director Award Steve McQueen Won [13]

References

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  1. ^ "Blitz". Film at Lincoln Center. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  2. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (November 9, 2021). "Steve McQueen Sets Next Film 'Blitz' At New Regency, Where He Made Oscar-Winner '12 Years A Slave'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 12, 2022. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
  3. ^ Hennessey, Ted (March 15, 2022). "Sir Steve McQueen discusses new Blitz film at Windsor investiture ceremony". The Independent. Archived from the original on March 15, 2022. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
  4. ^ Kroll, Justin (June 6, 2022). "Apple Lands Steve McQueen's Next Feature Film 'Blitz'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 9, 2023. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
  5. ^ "Saoirse Ronan To Star In Steve McQueen's 'Blitz' For Apple Original Films And New Regency". Deadline Hollywood. September 22, 2022. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
  6. ^ Kroll, Justin (December 6, 2022). "Harris Dickinson, Elliott Heffernan, Erin Kellyman Among Those Joining Ensemble Of Steve McQueen's 'Blitz' At Apple". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 15, 2022. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
  7. ^ Yossman, K.J. (December 13, 2022). "Steve McQueen's World War 2 Feature 'Blitz' Rounds Out Cast With Benjamin Clementine, Leigh Gill and More (Exclusive)". Variety. Archived from the original on August 9, 2023. Retrieved December 15, 2022.
  8. ^ "Blitz Production List". Film & Television Industry Alliance. October 10, 2022. Archived from the original on December 15, 2022. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  9. ^ "What's On Screen and Filming in London: December 2022". Film London. December 7, 2022. Archived from the original on May 24, 2024. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
  10. ^ Doyle, Emma Doyle (January 13, 2023). "Greenwich 'finally gets a London Underground station' after film crew spotted building set for blockbuster movie". MyLondon. Archived from the original on November 14, 2023. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
  11. ^ Ingham, Harry (February 6, 2023). "Old Town transformed into Blitz Britain as filming starts for Apple TV". Hull Daily Mail. Archived from the original on July 6, 2024. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
  12. ^ Ntim, Zac (July 1, 2024). "Steve McQueen's 'Blitz' To Open London Film Festival As World Premiere". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 11, 2024. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
  13. ^ "AwardsWatch - 12th Middleburg Film Festival to Open with 'Blitz,' plus 'Emilia Pérez,' 'Conclave,' Zoe Saldaña to Receive Spotlight Actor Award". AwardsWatch. September 19, 2024. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
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