Back in July, I reported that Alfonso Cuarón was supposed to shoot his next film, “Jane,” in the fall. Then the SAG-AFTRA strike happened and I wasn’t entirely sure what was next for the film.
Today’s report from The Cinemaholic seems to indicate that the film is still very much on and might start production in November, or as soon as the strike ends:
Although a production plan is in place, the filming of the movie may only begin after the conclusion of the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike. The production of the film will begin in Los Angeles.
Charlize Theron is set to star in Cuarón‘s first feature film since his critically-acclaimed 2018 “Roma.” Based on the personal life of science-fiction author Phillip K. Dick, “Jane” will tell the fictional relationship between Dick and his twin sister Jane, who died six weeks after birth.
Per the official synopsis:
“Jane” is a “moving, suspenseful and darkly humorous story about a woman’s unique relationship with her brilliant, but troubled twin, who also happens to be the celebrated novelist Philip K. Dick. While attempting to rescue her brother from predicaments both real and imagined, Jane plunges deeper and deeper into a fascinating world of his creation.”
Cuarón is the director of “Roma,” “Y Tu Mama Tambien,” “Gravity” and “Children of Men.”
Cuarón has an Apple series coming next year, it’s called “Disclaimer.” Filming for the series had begun in June 2022 and wrapped in March 2023. In fact, one source told me that “Disclaimer” was shot in the UK over the course of 280 days.
Bassim Tariq was the first one in the chair. The "Mogul Mowgli" director spent two years building out the Mahershala Ali vehicle before exiting in 2022, and he's now letting the air out on this one.