It’s been a bit of a bumpy ride when it comes to “Holy Motors” director Leos Carax‘s next film, “Annette.” At first, the film was promising the alluring trio of Adam Driver, Rooney Mara, and Rihanna in starring roles, only for the latter pair to drop out this spring. Since then, things have been pretty quiet around the movie, but it looks like the project has just received a big new addition.
Cécile Olivy of the agency Mcasting (via The Film Stage) has revealed that Michelle Williams has joined the film. Production will begin in July and run through September, with the musical revolving around a stand-up comedian whose opera-singer wife is deceased, and his two-year-old daughter, who has a surprising gift. Sparks will provide new tunes for the picture, and you can count on us being excited (again) for this one. For Williams, it continues her run with musicals, having just finished Hugh Jackman‘s forthcoming “The Greatest Showman.”
Amazon has snapped up the U.S. rights for this one, and while there’s no release date yet, you can bet all eyes are on Carax to return to Cannes next year, where he’s always been welcome. Casting is continuing for “Annette,” and hopefully there will be more news soon.