We continue talking about the titles that will soon arrive at Apple's video streaming service. Last January Apple reached an agreement with Ridley Scott, known for movies as Alien Blade Runner y Gladiator, to produce his next film: Napoleon, a film that will feature Joaquin Phoenix.
Joaquin Phoenix will play the role of Napoleon, and according to the media Deadline, Jodie Comer, will play the role of Josefina, Napoleon's first wife. Jodie Comer is known for her role on the HBO series Killing Eve. Although the talks are ongoing, it is most likely that Jodie will keep the role.
Ridley Scott was impressed with Jodie's portrayal in his film The last duel y wants to work with her again, despite the fact that he did not know her until she was part of the cast of his last film. As we can read in Deadline:
People connected with the project claim that Scott was impressed by his work during the production of the film, which recently ended production and the end of last year. Although Comer had yet to meet with executives and Scott for the role of Josefine, sources say Scott always felt she was the favorite and was quick to declare her his choice for the role.
The movie about Napoleon, whose title will be kit bag, is based on the script by David Scarpa. The production of the film will begin in the first half of next year, so there is still a long time to go and there may be many cast changes that this new production may undergo for Apple TV +.
