Queen of Katwe
| Queen of Katwe | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Mira Nair |
| Produced by |
John Carls Lydia Dean Pilcher |
| Screenplay by | William Wheeler |
| Based on |
The Queen of Katwe: A Story of Life, Chess, and One Extraordinary Girl’s Dream of Becoming a Grandmaster by Tim Crothers |
| Starring |
Lupita Nyong'o David Oyelowo Madina Nalwanga |
| Music by | Alex Heffes[1] |
| Cinematography | Sean Bobbitt |
Production company | |
| Distributed by |
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures |
Release dates |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $15 million[2] |
Queen of Katwe is an upcoming biographical drama film directed by Mira Nair from a screenplay by William Wheeler.[3] The film is about the life of Phiona Mutesi, a Ugandan chess prodigy who becomes a Woman Candidate Master after her performances at World Chess Olympiads.[4] The film will be produced by Walt Disney Pictures and ESPN Films, and set for a limited release in North America on September 23, 2016, followed by a general theatrical release on September 30.[5]
Cast
- Lupita Nyong'o as Harriet Mutesi[3]
- David Oyelowo as Robert Katende[3]
- Madina Nalwanga as Phiona Mutesi[6]
- Ntare Mwine as Tendo
- Maurice Kirya[7]
- Charity Rose Pimer
Production
Principal photography began in March 2015 and wrapped in July of that year.[8][9] The film was shot entirely in South Africa and Uganda.[10]
References
- ↑ "Alex Heffes to Score Mira Nair’s ‘Queen of Katwe’". Film Music Reporter. January 16, 2016. Retrieved January 29, 2016.
- ↑ Fleming, Jr., Mike (January 9, 2015). "David Oyelowo & Lupita Nyong’o In Talks To Star In ‘Queen Of Katwe’ For Disney". Deadline. Retrieved April 27, 2015.
- 1 2 3 McNary, Dave (January 9, 2015). "David Oyelowo, Lupita Nyong’o in Talks for Disney’s ‘Queen of Katwe’". Variety. Retrieved April 27, 2015.
- ↑ Robinson, Joanna (August 16, 2015). "Why Lupita Nyong’o, Not Superheroes, Represents the Future of Disney". Vanity Fair. Retrieved August 16, 2015.
- ↑ Siegel, Tatiana (April 8, 2016). "Disney's David Oyelowo Drama, 'Queen of Katwe,' Gets Release Date". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 27, 2015.
- ↑ Gettell, Oliver (January 5, 2016). "Disney unveils first look at Lupita Nyong'o in The Queen of Katwe". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved January 7, 2016.
- ↑ Gitau, Elly (May 11, 2015). "Uganda: Maurice Kirya to Star Alongside Lupita Nyong'o in Queen of Katwe". The Star. Retrieved August 16, 2015.
- ↑ Sefa-Boakye, Jennifer (March 31, 2015). "Lupita Nyong’o Is Filming Disney’s ‘Queen Of Katwe’ Chess Biopic In Uganda With David Oyelowo". OkayAfrica. Retrieved August 16, 2015.
- ↑ Gerard, Jermey (July 30, 2015). "Lupita Nyong’o Sets New York Stage Debut In Public Theater’s ‘Eclipsed’". Deadline. Retrieved August 16, 2015.
- ↑ Cohen, David S. (August 11, 2015). "Physical Production Chiefs Face the Heat From Studios in Choosing Locations". Variety. Retrieved August 16, 2015.
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