The Thing with Feathers (film)

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The Thing with Feathers
Screenplay byDylan Southern
Based on Grief is the Thing with Feathers by Max Porter
Produced by
  • Leah Clarke
  • Andrea Cornwell
  • Adam Ackland
Starring
Production
companies
  • Film4
  • Lobo Films
  • SunnyMarch
CountryUnited Kimgdom
LanguageEnglish

The Thing with Feathers is an upcoming film starring Benedict Cumberbatch. It is an adaptation by Dylan Southern of the novel Grief is the Thing with Feathers by Max Porter.

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Synopsis

A father and two sons struggle to cope with the sudden loss of their wife and mother. [1]

Cast

Production

The project is from Film4, Lobo Films and Cumberbatch’s SunnyMarch. Producers on the project are Andrea Cornwell, Adam Ackland and Leah Clarke. It is an adaptation by Dylan Southern of the novel Grief is the Thing with Feathers by Max Porter. [2] Principal photography was underway in early 2024. [3] [4]

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References

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  2. Goodfellow, Melanie (May 16, 2023). "Benedict Cumberbatch To Star In 'The Thing With Feathers' From Film4, Lobo Films & SunnyMarch; MK2 Films & UTA Launching Sales – Cannes Market". Deadline. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
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  4. "Benedict Cumberbatch transforms into a grieving father as he films sombre scenes with two child actors for his new role in The Thing With Feathers". whatsnew2day. February 24, 2024. Retrieved April 24, 2024.