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August 26, 2009

Press Release - Mike Leigh Starts A New One

The only thing the press release doesn't address is the death of Simon Channing Williams, Leigh's producing partner on all of his films since 1987's The Short & Curlies. No doubt, the death, in April, from cancer was anticipated as Leigh went through his process of working through this story. No doubt, Leigh will bring all of his forces to bear on the work. No doubt, the loss will make it all a little less happy an experience, though perhaps an influence on the work in some positive ways.

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SHOOTING STARTS ON NEW MIKE LEIGH FILM

Wednesday August 26…Shooting begins today on Mike Leigh’s UNTITLED 09, the writer/director’s first film since the award-winning HAPPY-GO-LUCKY.

UNTITLED 09 will shoot for 9 weeks on location in London, and features (in alphabetical order): Michele Austin, David Bradley, Jim Broadbent, Phil Davis, Karina Fernandez, Oliver Maltman, Lesley Manville, Stuart McQuarrie, Martin Savage, Ruth Sheen, Imelda Staunton and Peter Wight.

Of the cast of twelve, only David Bradley and Stuart McQuarrie are working with Mike Leigh for the first time.

Also rejoining Leigh are many of his regular crew including cinematographer Dick Pope, editor Jon Gregory, casting director Nina Gold, costume designer Jacqueline Durran and hair and make-up supervisor Chrissie Blundell. Production designer Simon Beresford is on board for the first time. Georgina Lowe produces, with Gail Egan as executive producer.

The film is financed by Focus Features International, the UK Film Council’s Premiere Fund and Film4. International sales are handled by Focus Features International.

Focus Features International, the UK Film Council and Film4 present a Thin Man Films/Simon Channing Williams Production.

Posted by dpoland at August 26, 2009 12:44 PM

Comments

I'm bummed I don't see the names Sally Hawkins and Eddie Marsan on there. Their performances in happy-go-lucky are legendary in my book.

Posted by: Hopscotch [TypeKey Profile Page] at August 26, 2009 01:50 PM

Karina Fernandez! The dance teacher from HgL will hopefully have a bigger role this time. She was so good in that tiny role.

Posted by: KamikazeCamelV2.0 [TypeKey Profile Page] at August 27, 2009 06:11 AM