Untitled Damien Chazelle film

Untitled Damien Chazelle film
Directed byDamien Chazelle
Written byDamien Chazelle
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyLol Crawley
Edited byTom Cross
Production
company
  • Wild Chickens Productions
Distributed byParamount Pictures
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Damien Chazelle is writing, co-producing, and directing an upcoming American prison drama film. It stars Daniel Craig, Cillian Murphy, Michelle Williams, and Mia Threapleton.

Premise

Set in the 1940s, a prison warden attempts to discipline a defiant inmate within a brutal correctional system. As tensions rise, their relationship evolves into a psychological duel.

Cast

Production

Development

In April 2024, it was announced that Chazelle had officially set his next film - a prison drama - at Paramount Pictures with the film tentatively set to release in 2025.[1]

In September 2024, Chazelle revealed that he was working on another project simultaneously as his prison drama film and wasn't entirely sure which he would do first.[2] This second project was intended to be an Evel Knievel biopic for Paramount, with Leonardo DiCaprio and Adrien Brody tentatively attached to star in the film. Chazelle pivoted towards developing the Knievel biopic since its script was written by William Monahan.[3] In March 2025, it was announced that Chazelle had tentatively opted to prioritize Evel Knievel on Tour instead of his prison drama with casting underway.[4][3] However, DiCaprio - who was initially offered a part in the prison drama before passing in favor of Evel Knievel on Tour - ultimately opted to turn down that project too in order to prioritize another collaboration with Martin Scorsese for the film What Happens at Night.[5]

In May 2025, Chazelle quickly circled back to the prison drama as his next film with Daniel Craig and Cillian Murphy cast in the lead roles.[6] In January 2026, Michelle Williams and Mia Threapleton joined the cast.[7][8]

Filming

Principal photography began in March 2026 in Greece and wrapped in June 2026. Lol Crawley served as the cinematographer.[9][10][11]

References

  1. ↑ Kroll, Justin (April 11, 2024). "Damien Chazelle Sets Next Film At Paramount". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 11, 2024. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
  2. ↑ Canfield, David (September 6, 2024). "Whiplash Turns 10: Damien Chazelle, Miles Teller, and J.K. Simmons on the Oscar-Winning Sensation That Changed Their Lives". Vanity Fair. Retrieved March 6, 2025.
  3. 1 2 Kit, Borys (March 6, 2025). "As Leonardo DiCaprio Remains in Talks for Damien Chazelle's Evel Knievel Biopic, Adrien Brody Is in the Wings". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 1, 2025.
  4. ↑ Kroll, Justin; Fleming, Mike Jr. (March 6, 2025). "Adrien Brody Weighing Options Including 'Evel Knievel' Project At Paramount Following Second Oscar Win: The Dish". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 6, 2025.
  5. ↑ Kit, Borys (May 20, 2025). "Daniel Craig, Cillian Murphy in Talks to Star in Damien Chazelle's Prison Drama". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 22, 2025.
  6. ↑ Kroll, Justin (May 20, 2025). "Cillian Murphy And Daniel Craig In Talks To Star In Damien Chazelle's Next Movie". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 22, 2025.
  7. ↑ Kroll, Justin (January 13, 2026). "Michelle Williams Joins Damien Chazelle's Next Movie". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
  8. ↑ Kroll, Justin (January 28, 2026). "'Phoenician Scheme' Star Mia Threapleton Joins Damien Chazelle's Next Film". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  9. ↑ Martin, Natalie (February 26, 2026). "Cillian Murphy, Daniel Craig, Michelle Williams to Head to Corfu and Athens for Gritty New Film Greek City Times". Greek City Times. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
  10. ↑ Chaudhry, Anubhav (March 20, 2026). "Cillian Murphy & Daniel Craig's Prisoner Movie Gets Release Date Update". ComingSoon.net. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
  11. ↑ Giannopoulos, Bill (June 5, 2026). "Damien Chazelle's First Film Since 'Babylon' Wraps Filming in Greece". Greek City Times. Retrieved June 11, 2026.
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