Whit Stillman Returns to Filmmaking with 'A Night at Claridge’s'
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Director Whit Stillman is returning to feature filmmaking for the first time in a decade with a new project titled 'A Night at Claridge’s'. The film, an adaptation of Patrick Hamilton’s 1943 novel 'The Slaves of Solitude', will be presented to buyers at the Cannes film festival. The cast includes Laura Carmichael, Adam Brody, Tom Bennett, and Susan Hampshire.
Facts First
- Whit Stillman is directing his first feature film in 10 years, with the working title 'A Night at Claridge’s'.
- The film is an adaptation of Patrick Hamilton’s 1943 novel 'The Slaves of Solitude', set in England during the build-up to D-Day.
- The cast includes Laura Carmichael as the lead, alongside Adam Brody, Tom Bennett, and Susan Hampshire.
- Altitude will present the project to buyers at the Cannes film festival, with John Sloss handling domestic rights.
- The story follows a publisher’s reader who befriends a German woman, leading to a psychological battle after an American officer arrives.
What Happened
Director Whit Stillman is returning to feature filmmaking with a new project titled 'A Night at Claridge’s'. The film is an adaptation of Patrick Hamilton’s 1943-set novel 'The Slaves of Solitude'. The cast includes Laura Carmichael as the lead character and reunites Stillman with actor Adam Brody. Tom Bennett and Susan Hampshire have also joined the cast. The project will be presented to buyers at the Cannes film festival by Altitude, with John Sloss of Cinetic Media handling domestic rights.
Why this Matters to You
If you are a fan of Whit Stillman's distinctive, dialogue-driven comedies of manners, this news means you will likely have a new film to look forward to. The project also signals a return for a respected filmmaker whose work may have felt absent from the cinematic landscape. The adaptation of a novel by Patrick Hamilton suggests the film could explore themes of manipulation and social tension.
What's Next
The project's next major step is its presentation to international buyers at the Cannes film festival. This could determine its production timeline and eventual release. If successfully financed, filming may begin later this year or in 2025, with a release potentially following in 2026.