We have our first official look at Joaquin Phoenix in Ridley Scott’s “Napoleon,” via WWDC23.
Scott is gunning for awards season. However, according to Screen Daily, Scott’s film is skipping the fall festivals. I’m still inclined to believe it could show up at Venice.
Produced and financed by Apple, Scott’s epic reunites the filmmaker with Joaquin Phoenix as the European conquering emperor. Scott is 85-years-old, but this is said to be one of the most ambitious films of his career.
“Napoleon” has already been test-screened twice — I posted three reactions so far, masterpiece, masterpiece and mixed.
The film stars Phoenix and Vanessa Kirby. It is said to be around 150 minutes in length and tackles Napoleon’s world-conquering theatrics, not to mention his frosty relationship with wife Joséphine (Kirby).
“Napoleon” has also been “Rated R” for strong violence, some grisly images, sexual content and brief language. Based on what I’ve heard, it’s a bloody and gruelling epic that has an incredible performance from Phoenix.
Scott’s historical epic will open exclusively in theaters on November 22, before streaming globally, maybe in early 2024, on Apple TV.