Barbara Broccoli, the legendary producer behind the James Bond franchise, is set to produce a film adaptation of William Shakespeare's "Othello" with a star-studded cast. The movie, directed by and starring David Oyelowo as Othello, will also feature Rachel Brosnahan as Desdemona and Cynthia Erivo as Emilia.
The film, which marks Broccoli's first project since the sale of Bond rights to Amazon MGM, will be shot in Doha, Qatar, where it is set to be a modern retelling of the classic play. The story takes place in a war-torn desert in the Middle East and reimagines the classic text with a contemporary twist.
Broccoli expressed her excitement about producing "Othello", stating that she had wanted to bring the cinematic adaptation to life since its 2016 production at the New York Theatre Workshop. Oyelowo, who is also directing and returning as Othello, praised the Film Committee's support for the project, saying it has been an opportunity to work with fearless actors.
The film's set in Doha will provide a unique backdrop to the story, with Broccoli confirming that "Doha will be seen on screen". Oyelowo described the project as "the most extraordinary combination of the ancient and the modern", citing Qatar's blend of traditional and contemporary culture as a key factor in bringing the play to life.
The production is being led by Broccoli and Nicky Bentham for Eon Productions, with Oyelowo also producing alongside Yoruba Saxon. The film will tap into Qatar's new screen production incentive, offering up to 50% cash rebate on qualifying Qatari production expenditure.
The high-profile "Othello" project follows a flurry of pacts with Hollywood studios unveiled at the Doha Film Festival's Industry Days, highlighting Qatar's growing reputation as a hub for film production in the Middle East.
The film, which marks Broccoli's first project since the sale of Bond rights to Amazon MGM, will be shot in Doha, Qatar, where it is set to be a modern retelling of the classic play. The story takes place in a war-torn desert in the Middle East and reimagines the classic text with a contemporary twist.
Broccoli expressed her excitement about producing "Othello", stating that she had wanted to bring the cinematic adaptation to life since its 2016 production at the New York Theatre Workshop. Oyelowo, who is also directing and returning as Othello, praised the Film Committee's support for the project, saying it has been an opportunity to work with fearless actors.
The film's set in Doha will provide a unique backdrop to the story, with Broccoli confirming that "Doha will be seen on screen". Oyelowo described the project as "the most extraordinary combination of the ancient and the modern", citing Qatar's blend of traditional and contemporary culture as a key factor in bringing the play to life.
The production is being led by Broccoli and Nicky Bentham for Eon Productions, with Oyelowo also producing alongside Yoruba Saxon. The film will tap into Qatar's new screen production incentive, offering up to 50% cash rebate on qualifying Qatari production expenditure.
The high-profile "Othello" project follows a flurry of pacts with Hollywood studios unveiled at the Doha Film Festival's Industry Days, highlighting Qatar's growing reputation as a hub for film production in the Middle East.
omg I'm so hyped about this new Othello film adaptation 
Barbara Broccoli is a genius and pairing David Oyelowo with Rachel Brosnahan and Cynthia Erivo will be epic 
I love how they're reimagining the classic play in a war-torn desert setting, it's gonna be so cool to see Doha on screen 
. The fact that the film is tapping into Qatar's new screen production incentive is also super exciting for the local film industry 
. And can we talk about how amazing it is that Oyelowo is not only starring and directing but also producing alongside talented folks like Yoruba Saxon? 
This project is gonna be a masterpiece, I just know it! 
. David Oyelowo is gonna nail it as Othello, no doubt. But I gotta say, setting it in Doha is kinda weird. Like, isn't the whole point of Othello about Venice and Cyprus? You'd think they'd choose a more authentic location for the story to come alive 
. Still, I trust Barbara Broccoli's vision, she knows what she's doing 
. And with Rachel Brosnahan as Desdemona, it's gonna be a strong female lead 
. Can't wait to see how they bring this modern retelling to life, maybe with some cool desert landscapes 
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!! barbara broccoli is like the queen of james bond and now shes bringing one of the greatest plays of all time to life on the big screen with a star-studded cast that's literally who we love to watch 
david oyelowo as othello is a no brainer, hes already proven himself in netflix's mars and i cant wait to see him shine in this role 
im so down for this modern retelling of othello set in a war-torn desert in qatar, its like nothing weve ever seen before and i am HERE. FOR. IT 
. David Oyelowo is also directing and I'm loving that he's bringing his own vision to the role of Othello, gotta see how he does it! And can we talk about Rachel Brosnahan as Desdemona? I need more of her in my life 
. Plus, it's great to see Qatar getting in on the film production game with those cash rebates 
. Can't wait to see how this all comes together! 
Barbara Broccoli is bringing her magic to the big screen and I love how she's pairing it with an amazing cast. David Oyelowo as Othello? Yes, please! 
And can we talk about the setting in Doha for a sec? The way they're blending ancient and modern elements will be SO cool. Qatar is already looking like a major player in film production and I'm here for it 
. Bringing a classic like "Othello" to life is no easy feat, but when you've got talent and dedication on your side, anything can happen 
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