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| Directed by | Jennifer Peedom |
| Screenplay by | Luke Davies |
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| Distributed by | Apple Original Films (through Apple TV+) |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Tenzing is an upcoming American biographical drama film of Sherpa Tenzig Norgay, starring Tom Hiddleston as Edmund Hilary.
Cast
[edit]Production
[edit]The film is written by Luke Davies and directed by Jennifer Peedom, who previously helmed the 2015 documentary film Sherpa. It was originally set up at Netflix and Higher Ground Productions.[1] Produced by See-Saw Films, it is due to start filming in spring 2025.[2]
In May 2024, Tom Hiddleston was cast as Edmund Hilary and Willem Dafoe as John Hunt, Baron Hunt with Netflix and Higher Ground no longer attached.[3] That same month, it was confirmed that Apple TV+ had bought the worldwide distribution rights to the film.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Peter White (February 5, 2021). "Netflix & The Obamas' Higher Ground Set TV & Film Slate Including 'Firekeeper's Daughter' Adaptation, Tenzing Norgay Feature & National Parks Docuseries". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 6, 2021.
- ^ Warner, Sam (May 10, 2024). "Tom Hiddleston lands next lead movie role". Digital Spy. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (May 9, 2024). "Tom Hiddleston To Play Sir Edmund Hillary In 'Tenzing' About The First Climbers To Conquer Everest; Willem Dafoe Also Aboard See-Saw Films Pic With Hunt For Tenzing Actor Underway — Cannes Market Hot Project". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (May 14, 2024). "Apple Makes Worldwide Deal For Everest Sherpa Movie 'Tenzing' Starring Tom Hiddleston & Willem Dafoe". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 15, 2024.