Steven Spielberg is bringing Stanley Kubrick‘s unfinished passion project, ‘Napoleon’, back to life as a limited series. Shakespearean tragedy and history will collide in this epic production of the iconic filmmaker’s vision.
Steven Spielberg is set to bring his cinematic genius to one of Stanley Kubrick’s earliest projects: Napoleon. This exciting feat will be released as a seven-part limited series on HBO, allowing viewers to enjoy an insight into the early works of two groundbreaking directors.
This highly-renowned director has collaborated with a major television network for the past seven years to bring his film to life. He is finally taking action and mounting an impressive production for the series! At the Berlin Film Festival, Steven Spielberg affirmed his commitment to the project, “With the co-operation of Christiane Kubrick and Jan Harlan, we’re mounting a large production for HBO based on Stanley’s original script Napoleon. We are working on Napoleon as a seven-part limited series.”
After the triumph of 2001: A Space Odyssey, Stanley Kubrick had ambitious plans to create a follow-up film. He researched the French Revolutionary leader comprehensively and planned to film all over Europe, including France, the UK, and Romania. Spanning the 1804-1814 timeline, this ambitious project was expected to enlist 40,000 soldiers and feature David Hemmings and Jack Nicholson in leading roles. Audrey Hepburn was also cast as Josephine – the leader’s wife.
Sadly, he was excessive on Napoleon due to the exorbitant filming costs of Sergei Bondarchuk’s adaptation of War and Peace and Waterloo not doing so well commercially. Instead, Barry Lyndon then became his focus. While it is still a mystery who will be tapped for the cast and when the series’ release date will be announced, stay tuned for more information.
About Steven Spielberg:
Hollywood has seen many iconic filmmakers, but none quite like Steven Spielberg. From his early work in the 1970s and 80s to his more recent projects, Spielberg has created some of the most memorable films of our time. With dozens of awards under his belt, it’s no wonder why he’s one of Hollywood’s most renowned directors.
Spielberg made a name for himself in 1975 when he directed the classic ‘Jaws’. The movie was a smash hit at the box office, sparking a new era of horror and thriller movies. This success propelled him into stardom with many other successful films such as ‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind’ and ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’ soon following. He also went on to win two Academy Awards for Best Director for ‘Schindler’s List’ and ‘Saving Private Ryan’ – both widely considered masterpieces today.
As the years went on, Spielberg continued to make groundbreaking films that pushed cinematic boundaries further than ever before. His more modern projects such as ‘Lincoln’ and ‘The Post’ have been just as powerful, earning him plenty more awards. His influence on Hollywood can still be felt today through countless directors who draw inspiration from his works each day.
Steven Spielberg is an icon in Hollywood who will never be forgotten anytime soon. Throughout his illustrious career spanning over four decades, he has crafted some of cinema’s most beloved stories that have proven timeless within film culture. As long as filmmakers are creating great works, Spielberg will always remain a significant figure in Hollywood’s history books for years to come.
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