Fans caught a glimpse of Carrie Fisher‘s last-ever onscreen appearance in the new “Wonderwell” trailer which dropped on Friday. It features Fisher’s final filmed project, which wrapped only six weeks before the late actress’ death in 2016.
Following several delays due to Fisher’s death, Covid lockdowns and budget constraints for visual effects, the film is now set to be released on June 23. Alongside Fisher, the movie stars Rita Ora, Nell Tiger Free, Sebastian Croft and newcomer Kiera Milward.
Fisher plays Hazel, a mysterious leader from a magical land unearthed by Violet (Milward), a young American girl living in Italy with her parents and older sister.
“The journey we have taken as filmmakers with this movie, has been as perilous as that of the movie itself,” director Vlad Marsavin told Deadline. “From filming to screen it has taken us seven years. The visual effects on a movie of this magnitude takes time,...
Following several delays due to Fisher’s death, Covid lockdowns and budget constraints for visual effects, the film is now set to be released on June 23. Alongside Fisher, the movie stars Rita Ora, Nell Tiger Free, Sebastian Croft and newcomer Kiera Milward.
Fisher plays Hazel, a mysterious leader from a magical land unearthed by Violet (Milward), a young American girl living in Italy with her parents and older sister.
“The journey we have taken as filmmakers with this movie, has been as perilous as that of the movie itself,” director Vlad Marsavin told Deadline. “From filming to screen it has taken us seven years. The visual effects on a movie of this magnitude takes time,...
- 6/17/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
Late American actress Carrie Fisher, best known for her role as Princess Leia from the sci-fi space opera ‘Star Wars’ franchise, is getting her last movie ‘Wonderwell’ released after a long wait of seven years.
The actress passed away on December 27, 2016 due to heart failure at the age of 60, though she had already completed her scenes for the fantasy film, six weeks prior to her tragic passing.
As reported by Deadline, the American film distribution company Vertical Entertainment has acquired the rights for a North America and UK/Ireland release for Vlad Marsavin’s directorial debut. The film is set for a limited theatrical run via AMC in the U.S. from June 23, 2023, followed by a digital release.
Explaining the reasons behind the delay, the director said: “The journey we have taken as filmmakers with this movie, has been as perilous as that of the movie itself.”
He further mentioned,...
The actress passed away on December 27, 2016 due to heart failure at the age of 60, though she had already completed her scenes for the fantasy film, six weeks prior to her tragic passing.
As reported by Deadline, the American film distribution company Vertical Entertainment has acquired the rights for a North America and UK/Ireland release for Vlad Marsavin’s directorial debut. The film is set for a limited theatrical run via AMC in the U.S. from June 23, 2023, followed by a digital release.
Explaining the reasons behind the delay, the director said: “The journey we have taken as filmmakers with this movie, has been as perilous as that of the movie itself.”
He further mentioned,...
- 6/15/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Prior to her death in December 2016, Carrie Fisher filmed a role in the film “Wonderwell”, and fans will finally get to see it later this month.
According to Deadline, Fisher completed filming her role in the fantasy flick — which also stars Rita Ora, Nell Tiger Free, Sebastian Croft and Kiera Milward — just six weeks before her death.
The outlet reports that “Wonderwell” has finally been picked up by a distributor in North America, Vertical, which will be releasing the film on June 23.
Read More: Billie Lourd Shares Emotional Tribute To Late Mom Carrie Fisher On Mother’s Day
As director Vlad Marsavin explained, post-production budgetary challenges with special effects led to the lengthy delay.
“The journey we have taken as filmmakers with this movie, has been as perilous as that of the movie itself,” he said. “From filming to screen it has taken us seven years. The visual effects on...
According to Deadline, Fisher completed filming her role in the fantasy flick — which also stars Rita Ora, Nell Tiger Free, Sebastian Croft and Kiera Milward — just six weeks before her death.
The outlet reports that “Wonderwell” has finally been picked up by a distributor in North America, Vertical, which will be releasing the film on June 23.
Read More: Billie Lourd Shares Emotional Tribute To Late Mom Carrie Fisher On Mother’s Day
As director Vlad Marsavin explained, post-production budgetary challenges with special effects led to the lengthy delay.
“The journey we have taken as filmmakers with this movie, has been as perilous as that of the movie itself,” he said. “From filming to screen it has taken us seven years. The visual effects on...
- 6/15/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Carrie Fisher’s final film, Wonderwell, is set to release this summer after seven “perilous” years in the making. The film’s first trailer offers a glimpse at the fantasy coming-of-age story Fisher finished filming scenes for in 2016, just weeks before she died on Dec. 27, 2016 after suffering a heart attack at age 60.
In it, Fisher stars as a witch named Hazel who lives in a fantastical world where her mortal enemy is a fashion designed named Yana, played by Rita Ora. When a young girl named Violet (Kiera Milward) wanders...
In it, Fisher stars as a witch named Hazel who lives in a fantastical world where her mortal enemy is a fashion designed named Yana, played by Rita Ora. When a young girl named Violet (Kiera Milward) wanders...
- 6/14/2023
- by Charisma Madarang
- Rollingstone.com
Exclusive: Carrie Fisher’s last movie Wonderwell is finally getting released after a “perilous” seven-year journey to screen.
The Star Wars icon, who passed away in late 2016 just six weeks after wrapping on the fantasy movie, leads cast alongside singer and actress Rita Ora (Fifty Shades of Grey), Nell Tiger Free (Servant), Sebastian Croft (Heartstopper) and newcomer Kiera Milward.
Vertical has acquired North America and UK/Ire rights to Vlad Marsavin’s under-the-radar directorial debut and is lining up a limited theatrical run via AMC in the U.S. from June 23, 2023, followed by a digital release.
“The journey we have taken as filmmakers with this movie, has been as perilous as that of the movie itself,” explained director Marsavin about the delayed release. “From filming to screen it has taken us seven years. The visual effects on a movie of this magnitude takes time, but we were challenged with Covid...
The Star Wars icon, who passed away in late 2016 just six weeks after wrapping on the fantasy movie, leads cast alongside singer and actress Rita Ora (Fifty Shades of Grey), Nell Tiger Free (Servant), Sebastian Croft (Heartstopper) and newcomer Kiera Milward.
Vertical has acquired North America and UK/Ire rights to Vlad Marsavin’s under-the-radar directorial debut and is lining up a limited theatrical run via AMC in the U.S. from June 23, 2023, followed by a digital release.
“The journey we have taken as filmmakers with this movie, has been as perilous as that of the movie itself,” explained director Marsavin about the delayed release. “From filming to screen it has taken us seven years. The visual effects on a movie of this magnitude takes time, but we were challenged with Covid...
- 6/14/2023
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
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