We Have Always Lived in the Castle is an upcoming American mystery thriller film directed by Stacie Passon and written by Mark Kruger, based on the 1962 novel of the same name by Shirley Jackson. The film stars Taissa Farmiga, Alexandra Daddario, Crispin Glover, and Sebastian Stan. It is scheduled to have its world premiere at the LA Film Festival in September 2018.
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Plot
After several members of their family die from arsenic poisoning, Merricat Blackwood lives with her older sister Constance and their ailing uncle Julian in isolation on their New England estate, away from hostile local townspeople. For years, Merricat's magic has seemingly protected the family from harm, but their somewhat peaceful existence is interrupted by the arrival of cousin Charles, who plans to steal the family fortune. Charles' arrival also threatens the dark secret they have been hiding.
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Cast
- Taissa Farmiga as Merricat Blackwood
- Alexandra Daddario as Constance Blackwood
- Sebastian Stan as Charles Blackwood
- Crispin Glover as Julian Blackwood
- Paula Malcomson as Helen Clarke
- Peter O'Meara as Sam Clarke
- Peter Coonan as Bobby Dunham
- Anna Nugent as Lucille Wright
- Stephen Hogan as John Blackwood
- Bosco Hogan as Ol' Ned
- Joanne Crawford as Stella
- Patrick Joseph Byrnes as Mr. Elbert
- Liz O'Sullivan as Mrs. Harris
Production
Development
The film, the first screen adaptation of Shirley Jackson's novel of the same name, was originally reported to be in development in August 2009, when Michael Douglas' production company Further Films announced its attachment to the project written by Mark Kruger. Jackson's eldest son, Laurence Hyman, was also reported to be producing in some capacity. In August 2016, Stacie Passon was reported to be directing the film, with Jared Ian Goldman and Robert Mitas producing, and Douglas and Robert Halmi Jr. serving as executive producers.
Casting
In March 2010, it was revealed that Douglas would star in the film, and Rachel McAdams and Saoirse Ronan were also rumored to be attached. On August 9, 2016, Sebastian Stan's casting as Charles Blackwood was announced. That same day, Taissa Farmiga, Alexandra Daddario, Willem Dafoe, and Joanne Crawford were confirmed to star in the film. Farmiga and Daddario were cast in the main roles of protagonist Merricat Blackwood and her sister Constance Blackwood, respectively. On August 11, 2016, Crispin Glover was cast as Uncle Julian Blackwood, replacing Dafoe in the role. Peter O'Meara joined the cast on August 21, in the supporting role of Sam Clarke.
Filming
Principal photography began on August 8, 2016 in Bray and Dublin, Republic of Ireland. Farmiga, Stan, and Peter Coonan were spotted on set for the second day of filming in the village of Enniskerry, County Wicklow. Production continued in Dublin, where it concluded on September 9, 2016.
Music
In January 2017, it was reported that Andrew Hewitt would compose the film's score.
Release
The film will have its world premiere at the LA Film Festival in September 2018.
References
External links
- We Have Always Lived in the Castle on IMDb
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