H Is for Hawk (film)
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| Directed by | Philippa Lowthorpe |
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| Based on | H is for Hawk by Helen MacDonald |
| Produced by | Lena Headey |
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| Cinematography | Charlotte Bruus Christensen |
| Edited by | Nico Leunen |
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| Distributed by | Lionsgate (United Kingdom) |
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| Language | English |
H Is for Hawk is an upcoming biographical drama film directed by Philippa Lowthorpe, who co-wrote the screenplay with Emma Donoghue, based on the 2014 memoir by Helen MacDonald. It stars Claire Foy and Brendan Gleeson.
Premise
The true life story about Helen who tends to a Goshawk after the death of her father.
Cast
- Claire Foy as Helen
- Brendan Gleeson as Helen's father
- Sam Spruell
- Josh Dylan as James
Production
The film was announced in February 2024, to be directed by Philippa Lowthorpe, and written by Emma Donoghue, based on H is for Hawk, the 2014 memoir by Helen MacDonald. It is set to star Claire Foy and Brendan Gleeson and has been developed with Film4 who will executive produce and co-finance.[1] The film is also being produced by Plan B Entertainment, which had been attached to an adaptation of the book with Lena Headey in 2017.[2][3] In November 2024, Lionsgate acquired UK and Irish distribution rights to the film from Protagonist Pictures.[4]
Filming began in Cambridge in November 2024.[5][6] Filming is also scheduled to take place in Wales and London.[7]
References
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (February 9, 2024). "Claire Foy & Brendan Gleeson To Star In 'H Is For Hawk' For Plan B & 'Poor Things' Things Backer Film4; Protagonist Launches EFM Buzz Pic". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
- ^ Berger, Laura (July 7, 2017). "Lena Headey to Star in and Produce Adaptation of "H Is for Hawk" with Plan B". Women and Hollywood. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
- ^ Egner, Jeremy (July 5, 2017). "Lena Headey, Cersei in 'Game of Thrones,' Has Her Own Power Moves". New York Times. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
- ^ Tabbara, Mona (November 7, 2024). "Lionsgate picks up 'H Is For Hawk' with Claire Foy and Brendan Gleeson for UK-Ireland, as Wales shoot gets underway". Screen Daily. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
- ^ Findlay, Cait (October 18, 2024). "The Crown actress Claire Foy set to star in movie filming soon in Cambridge". Cambridge News. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
- ^ Findlay, Cait (November 5, 2024). "Movie featuring Netflix star begins filming in Cambridge". Cambridge News. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
- ^ Singh, Sartaj (August 6, 2024). "Claire Foy and Brendan Gleeson's 'H Is For Hawk' Begins Filming in Wales and London in October". The Cinemaholic. Retrieved October 18, 2024.