With an original 4-hour cut, director Ridley Scott intends to release ‘Napoleão’ in theaters beforehand
Napoleon (2023), starring Joaquin Phoenix, impresses with its 158-minute runtime – but the historical epic will still have an extended version with a streaming release to accompany its theatrical release. The film is set to be released in theaters on November 22, ahead of a streaming release on Apple TV+.
In an interview with the website TotalFilmthe director Ridley Scott stated that the editing work on the extended cut has not yet been completed (via CBR).
“I’m working on it. There were four [horas] and 10 [minutos] this morning,” the filmmaker said of the current status of the extended cut. “And then what’s going to happen is we’re going to show [a versão convencional] first with Sony, and then it will be shown, and then the perfect thing is that [a versão do diretor] go to streaming, and we have four hours and 10 minutes.”
In addition to Phoenixthe project also has Vanessa Kirby (Empress Joséphine), Tahar Rahim, Ben Miles, Ludivine Sagnier, Matthew Needham, Youssef Kerkour It is Phil Cornwell in the main cast. The script is David Scarpa (The Day the Earth Stood Still).
The film mainly focuses on the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte to power, along with his volatile relationship with the Empress Joséphinereimagining his famous battles, unwavering ambition, and strategic mind as a military leader.
Source: Rollingstone
Rose James is a Gossipify movie and series reviewer known for her in-depth analysis and unique perspective on the latest releases. With a background in film studies, she provides engaging and informative reviews, and keeps readers up to date with industry trends and emerging talents.
