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Finally the first photo from the set of has been published Napoleonnew movie by Ridley Scott starring Joaquin Phoenix in the guise of the French general. The film will tell the life of the leader, Emperor of the French and King of Italy, especially from the point of view of his complex relationship with his wife Josephine (Josephine) which will be interpreted by Vanessa Kirby instead of Jodie Comer.
The first image of Joaquin Phoenix as Napoleon
Here is the first official image of the actor in the role of the French leader.
A first look at Joaquin Phoenix as Napoleon in Ridley Scott’s epic film based on the French Conqueror, which will explore Napoleon’s climb to power through his relationship with his wife Josephine — https://t.co/pTYJYDetEx pic.twitter.com/IYejx5moCO
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The partnership between the actor and Ridley Scott
The director returns to work again with Joaquin Phoenix twenty years after the great success of de Gladiator. The film will be produced and distributed by Apple TV in the 2023: at the moment there is no release date yet.
The structure of Napoleon with Joaquin Phoenix
The film will trace the rise of Napoleon in power through his volatile relationship with the empress Josephinewhich will be interpreted, as mentioned, by Vanessa Kirby. The actress took over the part after leaving Jodie Comerwhich was directed by ridley Scott in his latest film The Last Duel. Among the collaborative returns, it should be noted that the screenplay was signed by David Scarpawho worked with the director for All the money in the world.
Ridley Scott’s statements
The director explained: “Napoleon he is a man who has always fascinated me. He’s come from nowhere to rule everything, even though all the while he’s been waging romantic warfare with his adulterous wife, Josephine. She conquered the world to try to win her love for her, and when he couldn’t, she set out to conquer it to destroy it, destroying herself in the process.».
And, speaking of the carefully chosen protagonist, he added: «No actor could ever embody Napoleon better than Joaquin Phoenix. He created one of the most complex Emperors in cinematic history in Gladiator, and now we will create another one with his Napoleon him».
