La Favorite / Jeanne Du Barry – IN.2 FILM
Netflix will distribute the next French film The favourite (fka Joan of Barry) about the titular woman and her king and lover, Louis XV, directed by Maiwenn and starring Johnny Depp. Netflix has only confirmed to stream the film in France so far, and it’s not yet clear if the rest of the world will stream it, but here’s what we know so far.
The movie first Announced as of January 2022, it is directed by Maiwenn herself. Maiwenn co-wrote the script with Teddy Lussi-Modeste. Joan of Barry is Maïwenn’s sixth feature film and her most ambitious production to date after Polisse, winner of the Jury Prize at Cannes in 2011. The film is also known as ‘La Favourite’.
Bloomberg first announced Netflix would carry the film in July 2022. According to the outlet, the producers will use the producer’s acquisition of the film rights to help finance the production. Otherwise, Netflix will not be involved in the making of the film.
CANNES, FRANCE – JULY 14: Maiwenn attends the “Tralala” photo call during the 74th Cannes Film Festival on July 14, 2021 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Dominique Charriau/WireImage)
Why Not, by Pascal Caucheteux and Grégoire Sorlat, is the main production company with IN.2 Film (the new company set by Depp in 2021) and France Télévisions also on board as producers. Here’s Everything We Know About Netflix Joan of Barry.
What is the plot of The favourite / Joan of Barry?
This is the synopsis of the film:
Jeanne, a working-class young woman hungry for culture and pleasure, uses her intelligence and charm to climb the rungs of the social ladder one by one. She becomes the favorite of King Louis XV who, unaware of her status as her courtesan, recovers through her her appetite for her life. They fall madly in love. Against all decorum and etiquette, Jeanne moves to Versailles, where her arrival scandalizes the court…
who is cast in The favourite / Joan of Barry?
The main cast of Netflix Joan of Barry consists of the famous French actress and director of the film Maiwennwho plays the titular character and acclaimed Hollywood character actor Johnny Deppwho will play King Louis XV.
Let’s quickly address the elephant in the room. This will be his first major role after some of his recent hurdles, which he overcame earlier this year. We refer to the case of Amber Heard in which Depp won earlier this year.
in the wild He also shared the first look at Depp as the king, as seen below:
Image: wildbunch.biz
Maiwenn and Depp will join the legend of French cinema Peter Ricardo, who has worked on countless iconic French films in his long career, and Louis Garrel, Melvil Poupaud, Benjamin Lavernhe, Pascal Greggory, and Naomi Lvovsky in undisclosed roles.
What is the production status of The favourite / Joan of Barry?
Production for Netflix Joan of Barry is currently taking place in France.
One of the filming locations is none other than the iconic Versailles in Paris, France, proving that the production spares no expense in obtaining authentic and engaging locations.
Filming began on July 26, 2022 and ended in October 2022.
What is the Netflix release date? The favourite / Joan of Barry?
Only Netflix in France has received confirmation of a release there so far, with Bloomberg confirming “The film is expected to be released in 2023 in French cinemas and will be available on Netflix France 15 months later.”
They also importantly add: «It is unclear if the film will be available on Netflix worldwide.»
Netflix has yet to confirm if the film will be available worldwide in early 2023.
The film is set premiere at Cannes 2023 before opening in theaters in France in 2023.
Therefore, Netflix France will carry The favourite from 2024/2025 onwards.
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