Mia McKenna-Bruce Joins Anthony Hopkins, Charlotte Rampling in Period Drama 'The Species'
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BAFTA Rising Star winner Mia McKenna-Bruce has joined the cast of 'The Species', a new period drama directed by Justin Chadwick. The film stars Anthony Hopkins and Charlotte Rampling as Charles and Emma Darwin, with a plot centering on a posthumous battle over Charles Darwin's autobiography. International sales for the film are underway at Cannes.
Facts First
- BAFTA Rising Star winner Mia McKenna-Bruce joins the cast as Jane, the maid at the Darwin estate
- The film stars Anthony Hopkins and Charlotte Rampling as Charles and Emma Darwin
- Plot follows Emma Darwin battling her son and publisher over Charles' autobiography
- Directed by Justin Chadwick, known for 'Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom'
- International sales are being handled by HanWay Films at the Cannes market
What Happened
Mia McKenna-Bruce joined the cast of the upcoming drama 'The Species'. The film is directed by Justin Chadwick and stars Anthony Hopkins as Charles Darwin and Charlotte Rampling as Emma Darwin. Tom Hollander also stars as publisher Marshall Winwick. The plot follows Emma Darwin as she battles her son and a publisher over Charles' autobiography. HanWay Films is selling the film internationally at the Cannes market.
Why this Matters to You
If you enjoy historical dramas with acclaimed casts, 'The Species' may be a film to look out for. The involvement of award-winning actors like Anthony Hopkins and Charlotte Rampling suggests a high-caliber production. The film's international sales push at Cannes means it is likely to secure distribution, increasing the chance you will be able to see it in theaters or on streaming platforms.
What's Next
With sales underway at Cannes, distributors in several territories have already acquired the film, suggesting a clear path to a wide international release. The production team, which includes Oscar-nominated visual collaborator Evgenia Arbugaeva and composer Lorne Balfe, indicates the film will now move into its final post-production phases ahead of its eventual premiere.