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Madfabulous

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Madfabulous
Directed byCelyn Jones
Screenplay byLisa Baker
Produced by
  • Nadia Jaynes
  • Sean Marley
Starring
Production
companies
  • Mad as Birds
  • Picnik Entertainment
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

Madfabulous is an upcoming historical drama film about Henry Paget, 5th Marquess of Anglesey, directed by Celyn Jones and starring Rupert Everett, Ruby Stokes and Callum Scott Howells.

Premise

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Set in the late 19th century, Henry Cyril Paget is the flamboyant fifth Marquess of Anglesey whose behaviour and extravagance has modern echoes.[1]

Cast

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Production

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The film is directed by Celyn Jones and produced by Mad as Birds. It is scripted by Lisa Baker in her feature film debut. Producers are Nadia Jaynes and Sean Marley while executive producer is Nicola Pearcey of Picnik Entertainment. Support comes from Ffilm Cymru Wales and the Welsh Government via Creative Wales.[2]

Callum Scott Howells joined the cast in May 2024 as Henry Paget, 5th Marquess of Anglesey.[3] Ruby Stokes and Rupert Everett joined the cast in August 2024.[4]

Principal photography got underway in Wales in August 2024 with filming locations including Anglesey, Caernarfon and Pwllheli.[5][6]

References

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  1. ^ Ramachandran, Naman (May 8, 2024). "'The Almond and the Seahorse' Filmmaker Celyn Jones to Direct 'Madfabulous' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  2. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (May 29, 2024). "'It's A Sin' Star Callum Scott Howells To Play Flamboyant Aristocrat Henry Paget In Film 'Madfabulous'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  3. ^ Rowan, Iona (June 1, 2024). "It's a Sin star Callum Scott Howells lands next lead movie role". Digital Spy. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  4. ^ Mensah, Katelyn (August 22, 2024). "Bridgerton star Ruby Stokes confirmed for lead role in new period drama". Radio Times. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  5. ^ Ntim, Zac; Wiseman, Andreas (August 12, 2024). "Rupert Everett And 'Bridgerton' Actor Ruby Stokes Join Alternative British Period Feature 'Madfabulous', Production Begins In Wales". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  6. ^ Forgrave, Andrew (August 17, 2024). "Madfabulous film of Anglesey eccentric who 'invented the selfie' and blew £43m on perfume and pink poodles". Daily Post. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
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