We’ve received word that Sam Mendes’ new film Empire Of Light has kicked off shooting this week. Olivia Colman, Micheal Ward, Colin Firth, Toby Jones, Crystal Clarke and Tanya Moodie lead the cast of the film, which is set up over at Searchlight Pictures.
The is set in and around a beautiful old cinema on the south coast of England in the 1980’s. Empire Of Light will shoot in Margate, England and along the Kent coastline through May. Sir Roger Deakins will shoot the movie and, on his official Instagram page, released a shot from the set.
“I’m really thrilled to be working with so many wonderful collaborators across both cast and crew on such a personal project,” said Sam Mendes in an official press release. “It’s a particular thrill to be working for the first time with Olivia Colman, and to be working once again with my long-term collaborator Roger Deakins.”
Producer Pippa Harris adds, “We are delighted to be working with Searchlight on EMPIRE OF LIGHT, and couldn’t hope for better partners. They have been incredibly collaborative and supportive as we embark on this new venture together.”
“This is a dream partnership for us, between the singular Sam Mendes, Pippa Harris, and the outstanding cast led by Olivia, Micheal, and Colin,” commented Searchlight Presidents Matthew Greenfield and David Greenbaum. “We’re very excited for the road ahead.”
More on this as the shoot progresses.
