At 90 years old, Woody Allen is preparing to shoot a new feature film, with production set to begin on October 5 in Madrid. The film, written and directed by Allen, will star Jemima Kirke, Marton Csokas, Jakob Oftebro, Peter Vives, and Alexi Wasser. It will be produced by Wanda Vision and Gravier Productions, Allen's company. The film, which does not yet have a title, is described as a contemporary comedy blending romance, intrigue, and infidelity. Allen stated that the screenplay required a "diplomatic atmosphere," which led him to choose Madrid as the primary setting, with several scenes planned in the city's center.
This will be the third Spanish city to host one of Allen's films, following previous shoots in Barcelona for Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008) and San Sebastián for Rifkin's Festival (2019). Allen has also filmed in London, Paris, and Rome in recent years, moving away from his long-standing preference for New York. His 50th feature film, Coup de chance (2023), was entirely shot in French with a French cast.
This new project marks Allen's return behind the camera for his 51st feature film. However, his collaborations with actors have been a point of contention, particularly in light of ongoing allegations against him. Allen's adopted daughter Dylan Farrow accused him of sexual assault in 1992 when she was seven years old. Allen has consistently denied the allegations, stating that Dylan was influenced by her mother, Mia Farrow, during their separation. The controversy resurfaced with the #MeToo movement, and in 2018, several actors who had worked with Allen publicly distanced themselves from him.
Timothée Chalamet, who starred in A Rainy Day in New York (2019), stated at the time that he regretted participating in the film and donated his salary to organizations such as Time's Up and RAINN. Rebecca Hall, also in the cast of A Rainy Day in New York, similarly distanced herself and donated her salary, though she revisited her statements in 2024. Other actors, including Greta Gerwig and Mira Sorvino, have also expressed regrets about their collaborations with Allen. No release date has yet been announced for the new film.
Woody Allen to Film New Comedy in Madrid Amid Ongoing Controversy
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