The Legend of Tarzan (film)

The Legend of Tarzan

Theatrical release poster
Directed by David Yates
Produced by
Screenplay by
Based on Tarzan
by Edgar Rice Burroughs
Starring
Music by
Cinematography Henry Braham
Edited by Mark Day
Production
company
Distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures
Release dates
  • July 1, 2016 (2016-07-01) (United States)
Country United States
Language English
Budget $180 million[2]

The Legend of Tarzan[3] is an upcoming American action adventure film drawn upon the fictional character created by Edgar Rice Burroughs, scheduled for release in 2016. Directed by David Yates and written by Adam Cozad and Craig Brewer,[4] its cast comprises Alexander Skarsgård in the title role, and Samuel L. Jackson, Margot Robbie, Djimon Hounsou and Christoph Waltz.

Principal photography began on June 30, 2014, at Warner Bros. Leavesden Studios in the UK, and wrapped four months later on October 3. Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures in Cooperation with Dark Horse Entertainment and Jerry Weintraub Productions are co-producing the film. It is scheduled for release on July 1, 2016 in 2D, 3D, IMAX and IMAX 3D.[5] The film will be dedicated to Weintraub, who died on July 6, 2015.

Plot

It has been years since the man once known as Tarzan (Alexander Skarsgård) left the jungles of Africa behind for a gentrified life in London as John Clayton III, Lord Greystoke, with his beloved wife, Jane Porter (Margot Robbie) at his side. Now, he has been invited back to the Congo to serve as a trade emissary of Parliament, unaware that he is a pawn in a deadly convergence of greed and revenge, masterminded by the corrupt Belgian Captain Léon Rom (Christoph Waltz).

Cast

Production

Development

In June 2003, John August was paid to adapt/pen a modern-day live-action big-budget feature about Tarzan for Warner Bros. and Jerry Weintraub Productions[17] On December 14, 2006, it was announced that Warner Bros. is developing a Tarzan film with the fictional character Tarzan created by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Jerry Weintraub will produce the film, Guillermo del Toro will direct the film while John Collee will write the script of the film.[18] On September 2, 2008, Variety reported that director Stephen Sommers is in negotiations to direct the film, he'll also co-write the film with Stuart Beattie.[19] Later on December 3, 2008, Entertainment Weekly posted that the film will be most like Pirates of the Caribbean style.[20] In July 2009, writer Beattie talked about Tarzan which he was working on, he said the film will be "big romantic action-adventure film" and it would involve parkour and other high-energy action.[21] Later in October 2010, news confirmed that Sommers, who was expecting to direct the film, has left the Tarzan film project.[22] The project was on paused after Sommers left but later On May 6, 2011, Warner Bros. again started the development of the film, the studio hired two writers Craig Brewer and Adam Cozad to pen separate drafts of the script.[23] On June 2, 2011 it Brewer confirmed that, he will re-write and direct the Tarzan film.[24] In October 2011, Brewer was asked about the Tarzan trilogy, but he denied knowledge of it, and he has given the script to the studio.[25] On June 18, 2012, David Yates, Gary Ross and Susanna White were circling around the director seat for Warner Bros.' Tarzan.[26] On August 1, 2012, it was in the news that director David Yates is in final talks to direct the Tarzan film.[27] Later on November 7, 2012 David Yates confirmed that he'll direct the film.[4] On April 10, 2013 Deadline reported that the studio has shut down the production of the film this year due to high budget, and they will try again to start the production in 2014.[28] In December 2013 the studio was reportedly close to give the film a green light.[9] On February 11, 2014 Warner Bros. set the July 1, 2016 as a worldwide release date for the 3D film which has officially begun pre-production.[5] Village Roadshow Pictures had a deal with WB to co-finance the film.[29] An official synopsis was revealed along with some crew which includes director of photography Henry Braham, production designer Stuart Craig, editor Mark Day, and costume designer Ruth Myers would be collaborating with Yates behind the scenes.[30]

Casting

On August 12, 2012, swimmer Michael Phelps was reportedly in talks to join the film to play lead as his debut to showbiz career.[31] On November 7, 2012, the studio was eyeing Tom Hardy, Henry Cavill and Charlie Hunnam to play the title role in the film.[4][32] On November 14, 2012, Alexander Skarsgård was added to the cast by the choice of director Yates, he'll play the title role, while Samuel L. Jackson was also being eyed to play Williams in the film.[6] Yates found Skarsgård to be the perfect Tarzan. He liked that he was born in Sweden but found a career in America, so "he has this wonderful quality of not quite belonging to one or the other" he said.[3] On March 6, 2013, Yates wanted Jessica Chastain to play the female lead role as Jane Porter.[33] On September 26, 2013, Christoph Waltz was in talks to play as a villain in the film; he was later cast as a Belgian soldier named Captain Rom who attempts to capture Tarzan in exchange for a ransom in diamonds.[11]

The studio had eyes on Margot Robbie and Emma Stone to play the female lead character Jane Porter.[9] Emma Watson, Sarah Bolger, Georgina Haig, Lucy Hale, Lyndsy Fonseca, Eleanor Tomlinson, Gabriella Wilde, Lucy Boynton and Cressida Bonas were all considered for the part. On January 18, 2014, Robbie was confirmed to play the female lead as Jane in the Tarzan film along with Skarsgard, beating Stone to this role.[7] On June 4, Djimon Hounsou was set to play Chief Mbonga in the film.[12] On June 17, Osy Ikhile was added to the cast to play a supporting role but the character wasn't announced.[34] Ella Purnell was cast as young Jane Porter.[8] Casper Crump was cast to play Captain Kerchover.[14] The release of the first trailer in December 2015 revealed that Jim Broadbent was also a part of the cast.

Filming

The principal photography on the film commenced on June 30, 2014, at Warner Bros. Studios in Leavesden, Hertfordshire, UK.[35][36] The filming had begun on the day announcement was made for the expansion of the studio.[37] The filming wrapped-up the same year on October 3.[38]

Release

Warner Bros. has set the film for a July 1, 2016, release in traditional releases, 3D and IMAX 3D.[5] On April 19 at the London Preview event, David Yates and David Barron announced a sequel had been outlined, before even this film's release.

References

  1. ↑ "Hans Zimmer & Rupert Gregson-Williams Scoring David Yates’ ‘The Legend of Tarzan’". Film Music Reporter. 7 March 2016. Retrieved 7 March 2016.
  2. ↑ "The Legend of Tarzan (2016)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Brian Truiit (December 8, 2015). "Sneak peek: 'Tarzan' puts a twist on a legend". USA Today. Retrieved December 9, 2015.
  4. 1 2 3 Brodesser-Akner, Claude (7 November 2012). "David Yates Committing to Tarzan at Warner Bros.". Vulture. Retrieved 5 March 2014.
  5. 1 2 3 Kit, Borys (11 February 2014). "Warner Bros. Sets Release Date for Its 3D 'Tarzan' Movie". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 5 March 2014.
  6. 1 2 Kroll, Justin (14 November 2012). "Alexander Skarsgard swings into ‘Tarzan’ frontrunner". Variety. Retrieved 5 March 2014.
  7. 1 2 Sneider, Jeff (18 January 2014). "‘Wolf of Wall Street’ Star Margot Robbie in Talks for ‘Tarzan’ – She's Jane". TheWrap. Retrieved 5 March 2014.
  8. 1 2 Kroll, Justin (November 5, 2014). "Ella Purnell and Asa Butterfield to Star in Tim Burton’s ‘Miss Peregrine’s’ (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved February 20, 2015.
  9. 1 2 3 Kroll, Justin (11 December 2013). "Samuel L. Jackson in Talks for ‘Tarzan’ at Warner Bros.". Variety. Retrieved 5 March 2014.
  10. ↑ Obenson, Tambay A. (February 11, 2014). "Samuel L. Jackson Confirmed For Tarzan Reboot. But Who Will He Play? Warlord Or Sidekick?". Shadow and Act. Retrieved September 24, 2014.
  11. 1 2 Kit, Borys (26 September 2013). "Christoph Waltz in Talks to Play the Villain in 'Tarzan'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 9 March 2014.
  12. 1 2 Fleming Jr, Mike (4 June 2014). "Djimon Hounsou Joins ‘Tarzan’". Deadline.com. Retrieved 6 June 2014.
  13. ↑ Edwards, B.C. (July 16, 2014). "‘Tarzan’ Official Synopsis Revealed; Production Begins". Screen Rant. Retrieved September 24, 2014.
  14. 1 2 Orange, B. Alan (August 30, 2014). "First Look at Margot Robbie as Jane in ‘Tarzan’". MovieWeb. Retrieved August 5, 2015.
  15. ↑ Roger Evans [rogergevans] (August 15, 2014). "An amazing day on Tarzan with @CliveBrunt @AlexKFerns and Simon Russell Beale. Gonna be brilliant. What a gent David Yates is." (Tweet). Retrieved September 24, 2014.
  16. ↑ "Warner Bros 'Tarzan' Casting Roles". StarNow. Retrieved September 24, 2014.
  17. ↑ Dunkley, Cathy (26 June 2003). "August ape for ‘Tarzan’". Variety. Retrieved 9 March 2014.
  18. ↑ Fleming, Michael (14 December 2006). "‘Tarzan’ on vine for Warner Bros.". Variety. Retrieved 9 March 2014.
  19. ↑ McNary, Dave (2 September 2008). "Sommers in talks to direct ‘Tarzan’". Variety. Retrieved 9 March 2014.
  20. ↑ Spines, Christine (3 December 2008). "Tarzan preps big-screen return, 'Pirates of the Caribbean' style". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 9 March 2014.
  21. ↑ Billington, Alex (20 July 2009). "Stuart Beattie on What to Expect in His New Tarzan Movie". FirstShowing.net. Retrieved 9 March 2014.
  22. ↑ Fleming Jr, Mike (18 October 2010). "Stephen Sommers Leaves WME For CAA". Deadline.com. Retrieved 9 March 2014.
  23. ↑ Fleming Jr, Mike (6 May 2011). "Warner Bros Has One, Maybe Two Tarzan Pic Swinging From The Vine". Deadline.com. Retrieved 9 March 2014.
  24. ↑ McNary, Dave (2 June 2011). "Craig Brewer set to direct ‘Tarzan’". Variety. Retrieved 9 March 2014.
  25. ↑ "Craig Brewer Denies 'Tarzan' Trilogy". Latino-Review.com. 7 October 2011. Retrieved 9 March 2014.
  26. ↑ Han, Angie (18 June 2012). "David Yates, Gary Ross, and Susanna White Circling One of Warner Bros.’ ‘Tarzan’ Movies". /Film. Retrieved 9 March 2014.
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  28. ↑ Fleming Jr, Mike (10 April 2013). "‘Tarzan’ Dying On The Vine At Warner Bros?". Deadline.com. Retrieved 9 March 2014.
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  30. ↑ Chavez, Kellvin (July 14, 2014). "Filming Begins for 'Tarzan 3D'". Latino-Review.com. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
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  34. ↑ Sneider, Jeff (17 June 2014). "‘In the Heart of the Sea’ Actor Osy Ikhile Joins Djimon Hounsou in ‘Tarzan’". TheWrap. Retrieved 22 June 2014.
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