FilmNation Entertainment and Film4 have announced that principal photography is underway on The Personal History of David Copperfield, an adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic from filmmaker Armando Iannucci (The Death of Stalin). Described as a “fresh and distinctive take” on Dickens’ semi-autobiographical novel, The Personal History of David Copperfield is set in the 1840’s and […]
Armando Iannucci adds Peter Capaldi to his David Copperfield movie
Yet another big name has joined the cast of Armando Iannucci’s upcoming adaptation of Charles Dickens novel David Copperfield, with former Doctor Who leading man Peter Capaldi officially on board. Iannucci announced on his Twitter feed that Capaldi will play the kindly Mr Micawber, who is best known for his optimism and sense of hopeful […]
Tilda Swinton and Hugh Laurie join Armando Iannucci’s adaptation of David Copperfield
Armando Iannucci is leaving the world of political satire for a while in order to take on Charles Dickens’s 1850 novel David Copperfield, and he will be joined by Tilda Swinton and Hugh Laurie. Variety reports that the two stars have signed on to join Dev Patel and Ben Whishaw for The Personal History of […]
HBO orders Armando Iannucci space-set comedy pilot Avenue 5
The Thick of It and Veep creator Armando Iannucci has a new project in development at HBO, with the cable network placing a pilot order for a new space-set comedy series under the working title of Avenue 5. Deadline reports that the project is set in the future, mostly in space, and reportedly takes place […]
Russia bans The Death of Stalin
This probably won’t come as too much of a surprise, but Russia has decided to ban the release of The Death of Stalin, the latest movie from The Thick of It and Veep creator Armando Iannucci. The satirical comedy, based upon the graphic novel of the same name, explores the Soviet power struggle following the […]
Second Opinion – The Death of Stalin (2017)
The Death of Stalin, 2017. Directed by Armando Iannucci. Starring Simon Russell Beale, Steve Buscemi, Jeffrey Tambor, Andrea Riseborough, Jason Isaacs, Paddy Considine, Michael Palin, and Paul Whitehouse. SYNOPSIS: Follows the Soviet dictator’s last days and depicts the chaos of the regime after his death. Who knew gulags and mass graves, systematic rape and murder […]
Armando Iannucci assembles an all-star cast for The Death of Stalin
Armando Iannucci (The Thick of It, Veep) is assembling an all-star cast for his next feature film project, The Death of Stalin, which is based upon Fabien Nury and Thierry Robin’s 2011 graphic novel and explores the political infighting in the days following the death of the Soviet leader in 1953. According to The Hollywood […]
Movie Review – The Death of Stalin (2017)
The Death of Stalin, 2017. Directed by Armando Iannucci. Starring Steve Buscemi, Jeffrey Tambor, Simon Russell Beale, Andrea Riseborough, Adrian Mcloughlin, Jason Isaacs, Rupert Friend, Paddy Considine, Michael Palin, Olga Kurylenko, Paul Whitehouse, Paul Chahidi, Richard Brake, Jonathan Aris, and Dermot Crowley. SYNOPSIS: Follows the Soviet dictator’s last days and depicts the chaos of the […]
Movie Review – The Death Of Stalin (2017)
The Death Of Stalin, 2017. Directed by Armando Iannucci. Starring Simon Russell Beale, Steve Buscemi, Jeffrey Tambor, Andrea Riseborough, Jason Isaacs, Paddy Considine, Michael Palin, and Paul Whitehouse. SYNOPSIS: The leader of the Soviet Union, Stalin, has the entire country in his grip and rules through fear. Then he dies suddenly, throwing the regime into […]
Exclusive Interview – Veep creator Armando Iannucci talks The Death of Stalin, political satire, Russia ban, and casting Donald Trump
Robert Kojder chats with The Death of Stalin director Armando Iannucci… The Death of Stalin continues to expand its theatrical reach this weekend, and to coincide with that I was given the opportunity to interview its director, the very talented Armando Iannucci. I have a feeling you will find his answers just as amusing as […]
