Outlaw King (2018, D: Mackenzie) S: Pine, Taylor-Johnson -- Netflix
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Outlaw King (2018, D: Mackenzie) S: Pine, Taylor-Johnson -- Netflix
EXCLUSIVE: In one of the first major deals coming together as Scott Stuber takes the reins as head of Netflix feature films, the director and stars of Hell Or High Water are in final talks to re-team in Outlaw King, an epic period drama that will tell a different version than Braveheart did on Robert The Bruce, the king who led his country to freedom from the oppressive rule of England in Scotland.
Netflix isn’t commenting, but I’ve heard the plan is for David Mackenzie to direct, with his Hell Or High Water star Chris Pine finalizing a deal to play the Scottish king. Ben Foster is in talks to play James Douglas, the Scottish knight who became the king’s chief adviser. Mackenzie wrote the script. Sigma Films’ Gillian Berrie is producing with Anonymous Content’s Richard Brown and Steve Golin. The film is slated to shoot in Scotland in August.
Mackenzie, Berrie and Brown hail from Scotland, and it sure sounds like this is an act of national pride for them to restore some of the luster for the nationally revered Robert The Bruce that was missing from the Best Picture-winning Braveheart. There, Robert the Bruce came across as a privileged brat who was manipulated by his power-hungry leper father into betraying William Wallace, before coming around and leading Scotland to freedom after Wallace was drawn and quartered by England King Edward I. William Wallace will have a place in Outlaw King, but in this story, Robert the Bruce casts aside the comfortable trappings of his upbringing to stand up for his countrymen in a long campaign. He defied the Brits and the Catholic Church and ruthlessly consolidated rule among the squabbling noble elite of Scotland, finally rallying the forces necessary to turn back Edward II’s considerable armies to free Scotland. There is also a major love story in the film, between the king and his Queen, Elizabeth de Burgh, daughter of an England-friendly Irish noble who helped Robert The Bruce form the backbone needed to eradicate the Brits.
Since his well-reviewed work in the Taylor Sheridan-scripted Hell Or High Water, Mackenzie has been in high demand, and was rumored for several big directing assignments. Recently that included The Brotherhood, a package that had Michael Fassbender and Margot Robbie circling, along with several suitors. But Outlaw King has been a longtime passion project for Mackenzie, and he wanted to reunite with Pine and Foster, who turned in career performances in Hell Or High Water. Netflix sparked to make the film immediately, enabling a late summer production start when the Scottish days are long, before it gets dark around 4 PM in late autumn.
The Brotherhood could happen later, but sources said Outlaw King will be the filmmaker’s next outing. It seems exactly the kind of ambitious film that Netflix is shooting for, lining up favorably alongside pics like the Brad Pitt-starrer War Machine, the Will Smith-starrer Bright and possibly the Martin Scorsese-directed The Irishman with Robert De Niro starring.
Mackenzie is repped by UTA and United Agents, Pine by CAA and John Carrabino, and Foster by UTA. Stay tuned.
Netflix isn’t commenting, but I’ve heard the plan is for David Mackenzie to direct, with his Hell Or High Water star Chris Pine finalizing a deal to play the Scottish king. Ben Foster is in talks to play James Douglas, the Scottish knight who became the king’s chief adviser. Mackenzie wrote the script. Sigma Films’ Gillian Berrie is producing with Anonymous Content’s Richard Brown and Steve Golin. The film is slated to shoot in Scotland in August.
Mackenzie, Berrie and Brown hail from Scotland, and it sure sounds like this is an act of national pride for them to restore some of the luster for the nationally revered Robert The Bruce that was missing from the Best Picture-winning Braveheart. There, Robert the Bruce came across as a privileged brat who was manipulated by his power-hungry leper father into betraying William Wallace, before coming around and leading Scotland to freedom after Wallace was drawn and quartered by England King Edward I. William Wallace will have a place in Outlaw King, but in this story, Robert the Bruce casts aside the comfortable trappings of his upbringing to stand up for his countrymen in a long campaign. He defied the Brits and the Catholic Church and ruthlessly consolidated rule among the squabbling noble elite of Scotland, finally rallying the forces necessary to turn back Edward II’s considerable armies to free Scotland. There is also a major love story in the film, between the king and his Queen, Elizabeth de Burgh, daughter of an England-friendly Irish noble who helped Robert The Bruce form the backbone needed to eradicate the Brits.
Since his well-reviewed work in the Taylor Sheridan-scripted Hell Or High Water, Mackenzie has been in high demand, and was rumored for several big directing assignments. Recently that included The Brotherhood, a package that had Michael Fassbender and Margot Robbie circling, along with several suitors. But Outlaw King has been a longtime passion project for Mackenzie, and he wanted to reunite with Pine and Foster, who turned in career performances in Hell Or High Water. Netflix sparked to make the film immediately, enabling a late summer production start when the Scottish days are long, before it gets dark around 4 PM in late autumn.
The Brotherhood could happen later, but sources said Outlaw King will be the filmmaker’s next outing. It seems exactly the kind of ambitious film that Netflix is shooting for, lining up favorably alongside pics like the Brad Pitt-starrer War Machine, the Will Smith-starrer Bright and possibly the Martin Scorsese-directed The Irishman with Robert De Niro starring.
Mackenzie is repped by UTA and United Agents, Pine by CAA and John Carrabino, and Foster by UTA. Stay tuned.
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Hell or High Water was one of my favorite films of last year, I'd love to see a reunion of the cast and crew!
A period film about Robert the Bruce seems like kind of an odd choice for Pine and Foster but I'll give them the benefit of the doubt.
A period film about Robert the Bruce seems like kind of an odd choice for Pine and Foster but I'll give them the benefit of the doubt.
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EXCLUSIVE: Aaron Taylor-Johnson is being set to co-star as James Douglas in Outlaw King, the David Mackenzie-directed Netflix feature that stars Chris Pine as Robert the Bruce in the War for Scottish Independence. Pine reunites with his Hell or High Water helmer in a package Netflix landed in April for its burgeoning feature film slate.
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The untold, true story of Robert The Bruce who transformed from defeated nobleman, to reluctant King, to outlaw hero over the course of an extraordinary year. Forced into battle in order to save his family, his people and his country from the oppressive English occupation of medieval Scotland, Robert seizes the Scottish crown and rallies a ragtag group of men to face off against the wrath of the world's strongest army lead by the ferocious King Edward 1 and his volatile son, the Prince of Wales.
In select theaters and on Netflix November 9.
In select theaters and on Netflix November 9.
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Nice, on my bday. Hope a theater in Houston will have this, was looking forward to seeing it on the big screen. Appointment viewing since it's by MacKenzie. I wonder if William Wallace will even be mentioned...surprised the trailer didn't.
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They should have just called it Braveheart II
Chris Pine's accent seems off. I'm looking forward to seeing Florence Pugh again though. She was phenomenal in a small art house movie called Lady Macbeth a couple years ago.
Chris Pine's accent seems off. I'm looking forward to seeing Florence Pugh again though. She was phenomenal in a small art house movie called Lady Macbeth a couple years ago.
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Re: Outlaw King (2018, D: Mackenzie) S: Pine, Taylor-Johnson -- Netflix
That looked fantastic. Yeah Pine’s accent sucks donkey testicles, still looks gritty and well acted. Story behind Gibson’s Braveheart. Nothing wrong with that...
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I wonder who’s idea it was to have Pine study Kevin Costner’s Robin Hood accent for this movie.
Joking aside, this looks pretty good and I’m eagerly anticipating watching this. November seems like a good month to snuggle up in the couch and watch this on Netflix.
Joking aside, this looks pretty good and I’m eagerly anticipating watching this. November seems like a good month to snuggle up in the couch and watch this on Netflix.
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Re: Outlaw King (2018, D: Mackenzie) S: Pine, Taylor-Johnson -- Netflix
This is the opening night film for this year's Toronto Film Fest, and several other Netflix shows are debuting there, and Netflix will surely pick up many lesser projects and bury them as it has for two years running, leading me to think that this might be my last year attending, or at least to consider a serious reduction in attendance next year. Just don't see the point in paying $25 - $50 to see something that's guaranteed to go straight to streaming (or, as in the case of this film, get a very limited, token theatrical release). Among all the fests, TIFF seems to have proven itself the most eager to bend over for Netflix. I suppose because it's a "people's festival" they figure having stars and directors show up to present their upcoming, now-small-screen movies is enough to keep bums on seats in an era of eroding attendance. I'm doubtful how long that can be sustainable, though.
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Alittle disappointing that the initial reviews are pretty mixed (46%). Figured MacKenzie was a lock to make a critically praised film.
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I guess Pine's dick isn't good enough.
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This is up tomorrow. Currently 59% on RT: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/outlaw_king
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Re: Outlaw King (2018, D: Mackenzie) S: Pine, Taylor-Johnson -- Netflix
I saw this last night. Good, not great. They cut over 20 minutes from the original cut and it shows, and not for the better. It's a very B- kind of movie, where it's competent but overall kind of forgettable.
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I did like Pine’s performance for the most part though.
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Re: Outlaw King (2018, D: Mackenzie) S: Pine, Taylor-Johnson -- Netflix
Watched this last night and really enjoyed it. It did feel like it was missing a little something but it kept me entertained the entire time. Glad I saw I, but not something I will rewatch any time soon.
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For the TLDR crowd, the verdict is still out on whether the dick shot was a real dick or prosthetics.
For the TLDR crowd, the verdict is still out on whether the dick shot was a real dick or prosthetics.