Ridley Scott’s vision ofNapoleonis getting grander with each reveal. From massive sets, outdoor locations, and production design toits leading pair of compelling performers is intriguing the audiencesto take a peek into the monarch’s life. StarringJoaquin Phoenixas the titular character along withVanessa Kirbyas Empress Josephine, the feature aims to bring the iconic character to life in a humane way.
To give more insight into his relationship with his better half, the makers have unveiled a new featurette. “Josaphine’s story is mind-blowing really. You first meet her after she’s been released from prison,” tells Kirby. The movie is going to addressthe complexities of their relationshipand see how they influenced each other, “She was kind of outsider just as Napoleon was,” the actor explains about their connection, adding, “She met Napoleon and saw something in him incredibly ambitious, probably quite frightening.”
Speaking further about their “interesting dynamic,” she reveals the on-screen unfolding is “an insight about how they were deeply attached to each other.” As for playing the historical figure in her raw, humane version, the actor found “compassion” for her “because it was a brutal time and he was brutal to be with.” Kirby dubs Josaphine an “incredible force of nature,” whose ties with Napoleon guided and influenced much of his path that fans never knew. The partnership betweenPhoenix and Kirby brings out the “volatile” chemistry between the characters, and their performance reflect all the love, insecurities, and madness that such a relationship brings and avoids the cliché of the period drama
The Ensemble Cast of ‘Napoleon’
Napoleon’s cast is full of power packed performers who’ll bring other iconic figures to life, the ensemble includesMatthew Needhamas Lucien Bonaparte,Youssef Kerkouras Marshal Davout,Rupert Everettas Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington,Tahar Rahimas Paul Barras,Ben Milesas Caulaincourt, andPaul Rhysas Talleyrand. Further rounding off the cast areCatherine Walker,Gavin Spokes,John Hollingworth,Mark Bonnar,Sam Crane, and many more.
Napoleonis scheduled to be released theatrically on November 22 before streaming on Apple TV+.
