Oscar nominees Emily Watson and Richard E. Grant will star in director Jason Wingard’s romantic comedy “Fado!”
Global sales agent Protagonist Pictures will introduce the project to buyers at the upcoming Marche du Film (June 21-25) at Cannes.
Based on a script by Andrea Mann, “Fado!” follows Linda (Watson), a crossword enthusiast, choral society member, wife and mother of two, and her music lecturer husband Jim (Grant), who are about to celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary with a romantic trip to Lisbon. But the night before they travel, Linda discovers a monumental secret that will shake the very foundations of their marriage.
“Fado!” will be the first time Watson and Grant have shared the screen since they both starred in Robert Altman’s Oscar winning “Gosford Park” (2001).
The film will be shot on location in Lisbon, Portugal and Wolverhampton, U.K.
Wingard’s debut feature, “In Another Life,” won...
Global sales agent Protagonist Pictures will introduce the project to buyers at the upcoming Marche du Film (June 21-25) at Cannes.
Based on a script by Andrea Mann, “Fado!” follows Linda (Watson), a crossword enthusiast, choral society member, wife and mother of two, and her music lecturer husband Jim (Grant), who are about to celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary with a romantic trip to Lisbon. But the night before they travel, Linda discovers a monumental secret that will shake the very foundations of their marriage.
“Fado!” will be the first time Watson and Grant have shared the screen since they both starred in Robert Altman’s Oscar winning “Gosford Park” (2001).
The film will be shot on location in Lisbon, Portugal and Wolverhampton, U.K.
Wingard’s debut feature, “In Another Life,” won...
- 6/17/2021
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Similar News
How to Watch Spy Thriller 'Argylle' on Apple TV, Fire TV, Roku & Mobile
- 4/12/2024
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
“He never put it on”: Hugh Jackman Donning Wolverine’s Costume in Deadpool 3 is Everything Against James Mangold’s Version of the Character
- 4/11/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
How Joe Pasquale landed a job voicing a Hollywood movie – thanks to Bob Hoskins
- 4/9/2024
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
‘Stereophonic’ Theater Review: David Adjmi’s Audaciously Original Play Is a Transfixing Look at Building Art Out of Emotional Wreckage
- 4/20/2024
- by David Rooney
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Christopher Durang, Writer of ‘Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All For You,’ Dies at 75
- 4/3/2024
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Christopher Durang Dies: Playwright With A Genius For The Absurd Was 75
- 4/3/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Oppenheimer: Cillian Murphy’s Winning Streak Continues For His Stellar Performance & Says, “Being In This Room Is So Special…”
- 4/21/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
Eyebrow terror and shouting producers: Olivia Williams remembers her time on ‘Friends’
- 4/16/2024
- by Jordan Hoffman
- Gold Derby
Artists Equity Boards ‘Kiss Of The Spider Woman’ Adaptation Starring Jennifer Lopez; Diego Luna And Tonatiuh To Co-Star
- 4/9/2024
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.
More to explore
’28 Years Later’ Adds Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer and Ralph Fiennes
- 4/24/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
American Black Film Festival 2024 Lineup Includes Vivica A. Fox and Jussie Smollett-Starring Drama (Exclusive)
- 4/24/2024
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety - Film News
‘Wednesday’ Season 2 Casts Thandiwe Newton (Exclusive)
- 4/23/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety - TV News
Terry Carter, ‘Battlestar Galactica’ and ‘McCloud’ Actor, Dies at 95
- 4/23/2024
- by Lexi Carson
- Variety - Film News
Peacock Quarterly Loss Narrows to $639M as Streamer Hits 34M Subscribers
- 4/25/2024
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
’28 Years Later’ Adds Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer and Ralph Fiennes
- 4/24/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
Julio Torres's "Problemista" Shows the US Immigration System Is a Relentless Maze
- 4/24/2024
- by Johanna Ferreira
- Popsugar.com
Chuwi Is the Voice of a New Puerto Rican Generation
- 4/23/2024
- by Juan Arroyo
- Popsugar.com
Camila Mendes on Why We Need More Latine Representation in Rom-Coms
- 4/22/2024
- by Brenda Barrientos
- Popsugar.com
Saraciea Fennell: "The Black Girl Survives in This One" Is the Representation I Didn't See in Horror Books
- 4/22/2024
- by Saraciea Fennell
- Popsugar.com
Every Zendaya Role Ranked: ‘Challengers,’ ‘Dune,’ ‘Euphoria,’ and More
- 4/25/2024
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
Rushes | Participant Shutters, Hollywood Rebounds, Scorsese’s Sinatra
- 4/24/2024
- MUBI
Mark Ruffalo Says He Is Recognized ‘Way More’ for ’13 Going on 30′ Than for MCU’s Hulk
- 4/24/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Accident Video on ‘The Pickup’ Set Shows Vehicles Flipping Over
- 4/24/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
The 12 Best Tennis Movies, from ‘Strangers on a Train’ to ‘Challengers’
- 4/24/2024
- by Wilson Chapman and Mark Peikert
- Indiewire
’28 Years Later’ Adds Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer and Ralph Fiennes
- 4/24/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
American Black Film Festival 2024 Lineup Includes Vivica A. Fox and Jussie Smollett-Starring Drama (Exclusive)
- 4/24/2024
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety - Film News
There’s Still Tomorrow review – resoundingly sentimental drama in postwar Rome
- 4/25/2024
- by Peter Bradshaw
- The Guardian - Film News
‘First Light’, starring Ruby Ruiz, starts shooting in the Philippines for Independent Entertainment
- 4/25/2024
- ScreenDaily
‘Expats’ Star Ruby Ruiz to Lead James J. Robinson’s Directorial Debut ‘First Light’ (Exclusive)
- 4/25/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety - Film News
‘Wednesday’ Season 2 Casts Thandiwe Newton (Exclusive)
- 4/23/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety - TV News
Terry Carter, ‘Battlestar Galactica’ and ‘McCloud’ Actor, Dies at 95
- 4/23/2024
- by Lexi Carson
- Variety - Film News
TelevisaUnivision Posts 1Q Loss But Projects Streaming Profits in 2H
- 4/25/2024
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety - TV News
Priyanka Chopra Jonas’ ‘Women of My Billion’ to Launch on Prime – Global Bulletin
- 4/25/2024
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety - TV News
‘The Kindred Chronicles’ Set for Adaptation Under Hip Studios-8Letters Deal
- 4/25/2024
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety - TV News