As filming wraps up in Italy, Beta Cinema, Free Turn Films and Tempo Productions have shared two first look images from William Tell, the upcoming historical action drama from writer-director Nick Hamm (The Hole, Gigi & Nate) and starring Claes Bang (The Northman) as the crossbow-wielding Swiss folk hero.
Tell’s story has a relevance and immediacy that is strikingly contemporary,” said Hamm. “The Apple Scene in particular has gripped the world’s imagination for hundreds of years and yet has never been dramatized in modern cinema. As a filmmaker I couldn’t ask for a more exceptional cast to bring this story to life.”
Adapted from Friedrich Schiller’s world renowned play, William Tell “unfolds in the 14th Century amidst the waning days of the Holy Roman Empire where Europe’s nations fiercely vie for supremacy and the ambitious Austrians, desiring more land, encroach upon Switzerland, a serene and pastoral nation. Amidst this backdrop, William Tell, a formerly peaceful hunter, finds himself forced to take action as his family and homeland come under dire threat from the oppressive Austrian King and his ruthless warlords. Leading his fellow countrymen, Tell embarks on a courageous rebellion, seeking to defend their liberty and stand against the tyrannical forces that seek to subjugate them.”
Featuring alongside Claes Bang in the cast of the film are Connor Swindells (Sex Education), Ellie Bamber (Willow), Golshifteh Farahani (Extraction), Jonah Hauer-King (The Little Mermaid), Rafe Spall (Life of Pi), Emily Beecham (1899), Jonathan Pryce (The Two Popes) andBen Kingsley (Gandhi).
William Tell is expected to release in 2024.
