Arthur's Whisky

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Arthur's Whisky
Directed byStephen Cookson
Screenplay by Alexis Zegerman
Produced by
  • Stephen Cookson
  • Pippa Cross
  • Peter Keegan
Starring
CinematographyDavid Mackie
Edited byWilliam Webb
Music by David Newman
Production
companies
  • CK Films
  • CrossDay Productions Filmology Finance
Release date
  • 1 January 2024 (2024-01-01)
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

Arthur's Whisky is a 2024 British comedy film starring Diane Keaton, Patricia Hodge and Lulu. It is directed and produced by Stephen Cookson from a script by Alexis Zegerman. It premiered in the UK on Sky Cinema on 1 January 2024.

Contents

Premise

Recently widowed Joan (Hodge) discovers that her late husband invented an Elixir of Eternal Youth and shares it with two friends Linda (Keaton) and Susan (Lulu). However, are the three women still equipped to be youthful in the modern world? [1] [2]

Cast

Production

The film is produced by Stephen Cookson and Peter Keegan at CK Films and Pippa Cross at CrossDay Productions. Cookson also directs, with the screenplay written by Alexis Zegerman. Executive producers include Jack Christian, D.J. McPherson and Leighton Lloyd. [3] [4]

Casting

Diane Keaton was linked with the film in January 2023. [5] In May 2023, Patricia Hodge, Lulu, David Harewood as well as Lawrence Chaney and Boy George were added to the cast. [6] [7] Lulu helped recruit Boy George for the role whilst he was doing a residency in Las Vegas. [8]

Filming

Principal photography took place in 2023 with filming locations including Walton-on-Thames, in England. [9] [10]

Release

It premiered in the UK on Sky Cinema on 1 January 2024. [11]

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