Arthur's Whisky
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| Directed by | Stephen Cookson |
| Screenplay by | Alexis Zegerman |
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| Cinematography | David Mackie |
| Edited by | William Webb |
| Music by | David Newman |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Arthur's Whisky is a 2024 British comedy film starring Diane Keaton, Patricia Hodge and Lulu. It is directed and produced by Stephen Cookson from a script by Alexis Zegerman. It premiered in the UK on Sky Cinema on 1 January 2024.
Premise
[edit]Recently widowed Joan (Hodge) discovers that her late husband invented an Elixir of Eternal Youth and shares it with two friends Linda (Keaton) and Susan (Lulu). However, are the three women still equipped to be youthful in the modern world?[1][2]
Cast
[edit]- Diane Keaton as Linda
- Genevieve Gaunt as young Linda
- Patricia Hodge as Joan
- Esme Lonsdale as young Joan
- Lulu as Susan
- Hannah Howland as young Susan
- Adil Ray as James
- Bill Paterson as Henry
- Lawrence Chaney as Lucy Rulez
- Tom Stourton as Robert
- Jaime Winstone as Sharon
- Hayley Mills as Karen Walters
- Maryanne Eve as young Karen
- David Harewood as Hal
- Boy George as himself
- Ossian Perret as Young Arthur
- Joanna David as Rachel
- Talitha Wing as Shyla
- Alex Guersman as Hugo
- Rae Lim as Kim Waxologist
- Ross Tomlinson as Raymondo
- Paul Antony-Barber as Karl
Production
[edit]The film is produced by Stephen Cookson and Peter Keegan at CK Films and Pippa Cross at CrossDay Productions. Cookson also directs, with the screenplay written by Alexis Zegerman. Executive producers include Jack Christian, D.J. McPherson and Leighton Lloyd.[3][4]
Casting
[edit]Diane Keaton was linked with the film in January 2023.[5] In May 2023, Patricia Hodge, Lulu, David Harewood as well as Lawrence Chaney and Boy George were added to the cast.[6][7] Lulu helped recruit Boy George for the role whilst he was doing a residency in Las Vegas.[8]
Filming
[edit]Principal photography took place in 2023 with filming locations including Walton-on-Thames, in England.[9][10]
Release
[edit]It premiered in the UK on Sky Cinema on 1 January 2024.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ Ritman, Alex (3 May 2023). "Diane Keaton to Lead Comedy 'Arthur's Whiskey' Alongside Patricia Hodge, David Harewood". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ "First Look of Arthur's Whisky, a coming-of-age story with a twist starring Diane Keaton, Patricia Hodge and Lulu". SkyGROUP. 17 May 2023. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ "Arthur's Whiskey". Comedy.co.uk. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ Ntim, Zac (3 May 2023). "Boy George, David Harewood, Lulu & Patricia Hodge Join Diane Keaton In 'Arthur's Whisky'; Arclight To Launch Sales At Cannes". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ Hopewell, John (10 January 2023). "Jon Hamm, Vanessa Hudgens, Diane Keaton Movies from SPI International Swooped on by EO Media (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ Macdonald, Siobahn (23 May 2023). "Lulu, Lawrence Chaney and Boy George to star in Arthur's Whiskey alongside Diane Keaton". Daily Record.
- ^ Ramachandran, Naman (3 May 2023). "Diane Keaton, Boy George, Lulu, David Harewood, Patricia Hodge in 'Arthur's Whisky': Arclight Films to Launch Sales at Cannes". Variety. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ Rutkowsky, Laura (5 January 2024). "Patricia Hodge and Lulu talk ageing and friendship on Arthur's Whisky set". Rsdio Times. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ Galuppo, Mia (16 May 2023). "Diane Keaton Finds the Secret of Youth in 'Arthur's Whiskey' First-Look Image". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ Shoard, Catherine (5 May 2023). "'God, life is so strange': Diane Keaton on dogs, doors, wine and why she's 'really fancy". The Guardian. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ Hibbs, James (5 December 2023). "Sky confirms Christmas 2023 TV schedule including The Lazarus Project". Radio Times. Retrieved 6 September 2023.