Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris
Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris is an upcoming historical comedy-drama film directed and produced by Anthony Fabian, from a screenplay he co-wrote with Carroll Cartwright, Keith Thompson, and Olivia Hetreed, based on the 1958 novel Mrs. 'Arris Goes to Paris by Paul Gallico. It stars Lesley Manville, Isabelle Huppert, Lambert Wilson, Alba Baptista, Lucas Bravo, Ellen Thomas, Rose Williams, and Jason Isaacs.
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| Directed by | Anthony Fabian |
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| Based on | Mrs. 'Arris Goes to Paris by Paul Gallico |
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| Cinematography | Felix Wiedemann |
| Edited by | Barney Pilling |
| Music by | Rael Jones |
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| Distributed by | Focus Features |
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| Language | English |
Premise
Set in 1950s London, a widowed cleaning lady becomes obsessed with a couture Dior dress and embarks on an adventure to Paris.
Cast
- Lesley Manville as Ada Harris
- Isabelle Huppert as Claudine Colbert
- Jason Isaacs as Archie
- Lambert Wilson as Marquis de Chassagne
- Alba Baptista as Natasha
- Lucas Bravo as André Fauvel
- Ellen Thomas as Vi Butterfield
- Rose Williams as Pamela Penrose
- Roxane Duran as Marguerite
- Christian McKay as Giles Newcombe
- Guilaine Londez as Madame Avallon
Production
In October 2020, it was announced Lesley Manville, Isabelle Huppert, Jason Isaacs, Lambert Wilson, Alba Baptista and Lucas Bravo joined the cast of the film, with Anthony Fabian directing and producing the film, from a screenplay he co-wrote alongside Caroll Cartwright, Keith Thompson and Olivia Hetreed, based upon the novel Mrs. 'Arris Goes to Paris by Paul Gallico, with Manville set to executive produce.[1][2]
Principal photography began in October 2020.[3]
Release
In March 2021, Focus Features acquired worldwide distribution rights to the film for around $15 million and will distribute the film in the United States, while parent company Universal Pictures will distribute internationally.[4] It is scheduled to be released theatrically on July 15, 2022, in the United States.[5] It was originally scheduled to be released on May 6.[6]
References
- Grater, Tom (October 8, 2020). "Lesley Manville & Isabelle Huppert Pic 'Mrs Harris Goes To Paris' Underway In Budapest For EOne". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
- Kay, Jeremy (October 8, 2020). "Production in Eastern Europe underway on eOne's 'Mrs Harris Goes To Paris'". Screen Daily. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
- "Mrs Harris Goes to Paris Begins Production with Entertainment One Financing" (Press release). Entertainment One. October 7, 2020. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
- Wiseman, Andreas (March 31, 2021). "Focus Features Sews Up World Rights To Period Drama 'Mrs Harris Goes To Paris' With Lesley Manville & Isabelle Huppert". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
- D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 9, 2022). "Focus Features Moves Mrs. Harris Goes To Paris To Midsummer". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
- D'Alessandro, Anthony (May 11, 2021). "Focus Features Sets Early 2022 Release For 'Mrs. Harris Goes To Paris'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 11, 2021.