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Film by Steve McQueen
Blitz
is an upcoming
historical drama
written and directed by
Steve McQueen
and starring
Saoirse Ronan
,
Harris Dickinson
,
Erin Kellyman
and
Stephen Graham
.
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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
.
[1]
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
.
[2]
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.
[3]
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.
[4]
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.
[5]
Later that month,
Benjamin Clementine
,
Leigh Gill
, Mica Ricketts, CJ Beckford,
Hayley Squires
and Sally Messham was announced in additional acting roles.
[6]
Filming
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Principal photography
began in London in November 2022.
[7]
Warner Bros. Studios, Leavesden
was used as a base.
[8]
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
.
[9]
In February 2023, reports were that the production moved to
Hull
's old town with a filming schedule of two weeks.
[10]
References
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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
. Retrieved
February 7,
2023
.
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Hennessey, Ted (March 15, 2022).
"Sir Steve McQueen discusses new Blitz film at Windsor investiture ceremony"
.
The Independent
. Retrieved
February 7,
2023
.
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Kroll, Justin (June 6, 2022).
"Apple Lands Steve McQueen's Next Feature Film 'Blitz'
"
.
Deadline Hollywood
. Retrieved
February 7,
2023
.
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"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
.
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Kroll, Justin (December 6, 2022).
"Harris Dickinson, Elliott Heffernan, Erin Kellyman Among Those Joining Ensemble Of Steve McQueen's 'Blitz' At Apple"
.
Deadline Hollywood
. Retrieved
February 7,
2023
.
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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
.
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"Blitz Production List"
.
Film & Television Industry Alliance
. October 10, 2022
. Retrieved
January 3,
2023
.
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"What's On Screen and Filming in London: December 2022"
.
Film London
. December 7, 2022
. Retrieved
January 19,
2023
.
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Doyle, Emma Doyle (January 13, 2023).
"Greenwich 'finally gets a London Underground station' after film crew spotted building set for blockbuster movie"
.
MyLondon
. Retrieved
February 7,
2023
.
- ^
Ingham, Harry (February 6, 2023).
"Old Town transformed into Blitz Britain as filming starts for Apple TV"
.
Hull Daily Mail
. Retrieved
February 7,
2023
.
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