Writer-director duoStéphanie ChuatandVéronique Reymondhave brought in a starry trio to lead the English language remake of their 2010 filmLa Petite Chambre. PerThe Hollywood Reporter,Laurence Fishburne,Morgan Freeman, andKate Maraare set to star inThe Little Bedroomwhich will be shopped to prospective buyers at the European Film Market in Berlin.
La Petite Chambremarked the directorial debut of Chuat and Reymond and the remake is being described as “a story of life and hope but mainly of the heart.” With Chuat and Reymond returning to write and direct again, the film follows John, a man of old age and a weakened heart who still clings tightly to his independence. He’s unwilling to accept his son Michael’s attempts to place him in a retirement home, and he’s equally averse to receiving help from his home nurse, Rose. He’s forced to rely on her, however, after taking a bad fall in his home, and they soon come to form a close bond that’s beneficial for both of them. Through their friendship, they find the strength to carry on through their personal struggles and heartbreaks.
The original film’s producer, Vega Film, will produce alongsideGary FosterandRuss Krasnoffthrough their Krasnoff/Foster Entertainment banner. Foster has especially high hopes for the project with the addition of its talented leads, saying in an official statement:
I am very excited to be working with Stéphanie and Véronique onThe Little Bedroom. They are talented filmmakers who bring not only a bold cinematic vision to their films but a deep understanding of character. Working with world class actors: Morgan, Kate and Laurence, I am excited about the special film they will make.
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The Little Bedroomis just the latest project for a very busy Fishburne. TheMatrixstar will re-team with his old colleagueKeanu Reeveslater this year with the highly-anticipatedJohn Wick: Chapter 4. Recently, though, he’s been especially highly sought after,recently joiningEmma Robertsin a new sci-fi projectThe Astronaut. He also hasThe Sterling Affairson the way, where he’s set to play L.A. Clippers coachDoc Rivers, and he’s part of the massively stacked cast ofFrancis Ford Coppola’sMegalopolis. This is without mentioningThe School for Good and Evil,Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, andAll the Old Kniveswhich he appeared in most recently.
The Oscar-winning Freeman has plenty on his plate too, from theTaylor SheridanseriesLionesstoA Good Person, a passion project fromScrubsalumZach Braffand co-starringFlorence Pughwhich is due out later this year. He’ll also get a chance toplay the villainin theLuke HemsworthstarrerGunner. Although Mara has been less active in recent years, she has a strong résumé herself with a Primetime Emmy nomination for her role inHouse of Cards. She also hasThe Martianunder her belt as well as recent turns inClass of ‘09withBrian Tyree HenryandCall Jane. She’s also found recent success in the realm of star-studded audio dramas likeKozandThe Big Lie.
Stay tuned here at Collider for more onThe Little Bedroomas the project looks for a home. In the meantime, check out a previous interview with Fishburne in which he talked about his many recent roles.
