Saul Dibb’s World War II drama SUITE FRANÇAISE has added Sam Riley to it’s cast that already includes Michelle Williams, Kristin Scott Thomas and Matthias Schoenaerts. The film is based on the novel by Irène Némirovsky and Riley will be playing Benoît Sabarie, a French solider who escapes from German captivity and returns home to the family farm where Michelle Williams conceals him from the authorities. Williams’ herself has her own worries having fallen in love with a German Officer (played by Matthias Schoenaerts).
Riley broke out playing Ian Curtis in 2007′ CONTROL where he received positive reviews for his portrayal of the troubled Joy Division front man and was last seen in Walter Salles’ ON THE ROAD and vampire flick BYZANTIUM. He is currently filming Western DAS FINSTERE TAL and has just finished up on Robert Stromberg’s directorial debut MALEFICENT; the re-telling of the story of ‘Sleeping Beauty’ from the princess’ evil nemesis perspective which also features Angelina Jolie, Juno Temple and Elle Fanning. Matthias Schoenaerts shone in Golden Globe nominated RUST AND BONE alongside Marion Cotillard.
The cast is shaping up nicely for this flick with filming expected to begin in Europe later this year and a 2014 release date scheduled.
Source: Deadline
