If Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer hadn’t been released in theaters this year, we would be talking a lot more about Napoleon. Ridley Scott’s epic about the French warlord is coming in 2023 and is highly anticipated. That’s because of the gigantic running time, the top-class cast and the normal gigantism of the master director, who created, among other things, Blade Runner and Gladiator. You can get it here ultimate overview about the War History Project.
Battle epic: What is Napoleon about?
Napoleon Bonaparte lived from 1769 to 1821 and during this period he rose from general to French emperor. Legendary campaigns gave the military and strategic genius influence in the highest levels of politics. Director Ridley Scott said in a 2021 Deadline interview that he wanted this one Climb with six battles trace want. In addition to his military and political career, Napoleon’s relationship with his wife Joséphine will play a large role in the film. Read more: The greatest “battle” was cut from Napoleon.
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When does Napoleon start in cinemas and on Apple TV+?
Since Napoleon is a co-production between Sony and the streaming service Apple TV+, the film will initially have a regular theatrical release: on November 23, 2023. Napoleon is expected to stream exclusively on Apple TV+. There is no start date for this yet.
Two versions: How long is Napoleon really?
The running time of Napoleon has been making headlines in the film industry for months. The film is in its ultimate version as long as a mini-series. According to Ridley Scott, two versions of the war epic will be published:
Ridley Scott said of the process: “We show the theatrical version first, and then the optimal case is that [der Director’s Cut] with 4 hours and 10 minutes will be released as a stream.”
Cast: Who plays in Napoleon?
The main character Napoleon is portrayed by character actor Joaquin Phoenix, who recently won an Oscar for his portrayal of the Joker. It was his first award after a total of four nominations for the golden statue. At Phoenix’s side, Vanessa Kirby will appear as Napoleon’s wife.
Kirby made her breakthrough in the Netflix series The Crown, in which she plays the provocative sister of the British Queen – a role similar to that of Joséphine in Napoleon. You last saw Kirby as Ethan Hunt’s ally in Mission Impossible 7.