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[[Principal photography]] on the film began on February 20, 2016 in [[Dublin]], [[Ireland]].<ref>{{cite news|title=On the Set for 2/26/16: Dwayne Johnson & Zac Efron Start Shooting ‘Baywatch’, Peter Dinklage & Julia Ormond Wrap ‘Rememory’|url=http://www.ssninsider.com/on-the-set-for-22616-dwayne-johnson-zac-efron-start-shooting-baywatch-peter-dinklage-julia-ormond-wrap-rememory/|accessdate=February 27, 2016|work=SSN Insider|date=February 26, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Douglas Booth looks dashing in period costume as co-star Elle Fanning bundles up in black padded jacket while filming A Storm In The Stars|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3462414/Douglas-Booth-looks-dashing-period-costume-star-Elle-Fanning-bundles-black-puffer-jacket-filming-Storm-Stars.html|accessdate=February 27, 2016|work=Daily Mail|date=February 24, 2016}}</ref> On March 7, the production moved to [[Luxembourg]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Brosnan|first1=Seán|title=Irish co-pro ‘A Storm in the Stars’ moves to Luxembourg after two week Irish shoot|url=http://www.iftn.ie/news/?act1=record&only=1&aid=73&rid=4289067&tpl=archnews&force=1|accessdate=March 21, 2016|work=iftn.ie|date=March 8, 2016}}</ref> |
[[Principal photography]] on the film began on February 20, 2016 in [[Dublin]], [[Ireland]].<ref>{{cite news|title=On the Set for 2/26/16: Dwayne Johnson & Zac Efron Start Shooting ‘Baywatch’, Peter Dinklage & Julia Ormond Wrap ‘Rememory’|url=http://www.ssninsider.com/on-the-set-for-22616-dwayne-johnson-zac-efron-start-shooting-baywatch-peter-dinklage-julia-ormond-wrap-rememory/|accessdate=February 27, 2016|work=SSN Insider|date=February 26, 2016|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160228134643/http://www.ssninsider.com/on-the-set-for-22616-dwayne-johnson-zac-efron-start-shooting-baywatch-peter-dinklage-julia-ormond-wrap-rememory/|archivedate=February 28, 2016|df=}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Douglas Booth looks dashing in period costume as co-star Elle Fanning bundles up in black padded jacket while filming A Storm In The Stars|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3462414/Douglas-Booth-looks-dashing-period-costume-star-Elle-Fanning-bundles-black-puffer-jacket-filming-Storm-Stars.html|accessdate=February 27, 2016|work=Daily Mail|date=February 24, 2016}}</ref> On March 7, the production moved to [[Luxembourg]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Brosnan|first1=Seán|title=Irish co-pro ‘A Storm in the Stars’ moves to Luxembourg after two week Irish shoot|url=http://www.iftn.ie/news/?act1=record&only=1&aid=73&rid=4289067&tpl=archnews&force=1|accessdate=March 21, 2016|work=iftn.ie|date=March 8, 2016}}</ref> |
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| Directed by | Haifaa al-Mansour |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | David Ungaro |
| Edited by | Alex Mackie |
| Music by | Amelia Warner |
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| Distributed by | IFC Films |
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Running time | 120 minutes |
| Countries | Ireland United States |
| Language | English |
Mary Shelley (originally titled A Storm In the Stars) is a 2017 Irish-American romance film directed by Haifaa al-Mansour and written by Emma Jensen. It is about writer Mary Shelley's first love and romantic relationship with poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, which inspired Mary to write Frankenstein. The film stars Elle Fanning, Maisie Williams, Douglas Booth, Bel Powley, and Ben Hardy.
The film was screened at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival.
Cast
- Elle Fanning as Mary Shelley
- Douglas Booth as Percy Bysshe Shelley
- Bel Powley as Claire Clairmont
- Ben Hardy as John William Polidori
- Tom Sturridge as Lord Byron
- Maisie Williams as Isabel Baxter
- Stephen Dillane as William Godwin
- Joanne Froggatt as Mary Jane Clairmont
Production
Mary Shelley (changed from the original title, A Storm In the Stars, in January 2017[1]) is based on an original screenplay by Australian screenwriter Emma Jensen. Jensen received development funding from Screen NSW and Screen Australia to develop the screenplay to first draft and her US agents, United Talent Agency, sold the screenplay to US producer Amy Baer.[2] On February 28, 2014, Wadjda's director Haifaa al-Mansour was set to direct the film, which tells the true story of writer Mary Shelley's first love and romantic relationship with poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, which inspired Mary to write Frankenstein.[3]
On July 30, 2014, Elle Fanning was cast in the film to play Mary Shelley.[4] The Diary of a Teenage Girl star Bel Powley joined the film on March 20, 2015, to play Claire Clairmont, Mary's stepsister, who complicates the relationship between both lovers.[5] On May 8, 2015, Douglas Booth was cast in the film to play the role of Percy, while HanWay Films was on board to produce the film and handle the film's international sales.[6] On February 19, 2016, Ben Hardy joined the film, which would be also produced by Alan Moloney and Ruth Coady of Parallel Films.[7] On March 2, 2016, Tom Sturridge, Maisie Williams, Stephen Dillane, and Joanne Froggatt joined the cast.[8]
Filming
Principal photography on the film began on February 20, 2016 in Dublin, Ireland.[9][10] On March 7, the production moved to Luxembourg.[11]
Release
The film had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 9, 2017.[12][13] Shortly after, IFC Films acquired U.S. distribution rights to the film.[14]
Critical reception
Mary Shelley received negative reviews from film critics. It holds a 33% approval rating on review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, based on 15 reviews, with a weighted average of 4.8/10.[15]
References
- ^ Jagernauth, Kevin (February 9, 2017). "First Look: Elle Fanning In 'Mary Shelley'". ThePlaylist.net. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
- ^ Groves, Don (August 1, 2014). "Aussie writer tackles Shelley, Jane Austen". Retrieved February 29, 2016.
- ^ Tartaglione, Nancy (February 28, 2014). "'Wadjda's Haifaa Al Mansour To Direct 'A Storm In The Stars' For Gidden Media". deadline.com. Retrieved March 21, 2015.
- ^ Kit, Borys (July 30, 2014). "Elle Fanning to Star as Mary Shelley in 'A Storm in the Stars' (Exclusive)". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved March 21, 2015.
- ^ McNary, Dave (March 20, 2015). "'Diary of a Teenage Girl' Star Joins Elle Fanning in New Movie (EXCLUSIVE)". variety.com. Retrieved March 21, 2015.
- ^ Jaafar, Ali; Fleming Jr, Mike (May 8, 2015). "Haifaa Al-Mansour's 'A Storm In The Stars' Set For Fall Start With Douglas Booth: Cannes". Deadline. Retrieved February 29, 2016.
- ^ Jaafar, Ali (February 19, 2016). "Ben Hardy Joins Haifaa Al-Mansour's 'The Storm In The Stars'". Deadline. Retrieved February 29, 2016.
- ^ Tartaglione, Nancy (March 2, 2016). "Tom Sturridge, Maisie Williams & More Join Haifaa Al-Mansour's 'A Storm In The Stars'". Deadline. Retrieved March 5, 2016.
- ^ "On the Set for 2/26/16: Dwayne Johnson & Zac Efron Start Shooting 'Baywatch', Peter Dinklage & Julia Ormond Wrap 'Rememory'". SSN Insider. February 26, 2016. Archived from the original on February 28, 2016. Retrieved February 27, 2016.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Douglas Booth looks dashing in period costume as co-star Elle Fanning bundles up in black padded jacket while filming A Storm In The Stars". Daily Mail. February 24, 2016. Retrieved February 27, 2016.
- ^ Brosnan, Seán (March 8, 2016). "Irish co-pro 'A Storm in the Stars' moves to Luxembourg after two week Irish shoot". iftn.ie. Retrieved March 21, 2016.
- ^ "Toronto Film Festival 2017 Unveils Strong Slate". Deadline. Retrieved 25 July 2017.
- ^ "Mary Shelley". Toronto International Film Festival. Retrieved September 18, 2017.
- ^ Busch, Anita (October 27, 2017). "'Mary Shelley' Starring Elle Fanning & Maisie Williams Acquired By IFC". Deadline. Retrieved October 27, 2017.
- ^ "Mary Shelley". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved September 18, 2017.
External links
- Mary Shelley at IMDb
