Cameras are rolling on filmmaker Gareth Edwards’ fifth feature-length film, “True Love,”More than five years have passed since his last feature. “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”In theaters. But Edwards is working with a familiar face behind the camera on the original sci-fi project, as Oscar-nominated cinematographer Greig Fraser – who served as director of photography on “Rogue One” – revealed his involvement in A post on InstagramThe first day of shooting.
“Can’t wait for you all to see the magic we’re cooking up,” Fraser’s Instagram post read in part as he enthusiastically announced the start of filming.
According to the slate Fraser is one of the two cinematographers in the film. Oren Soffer is the other.“Action Royale”). Fraser is currently in contention for the award race for his outstanding work on the scifi epic “Dune”She will be reunited with Denis Villeneuve, the director, on the “Dune”When cameras start rolling on that movie, it will be the sequel.
Plot details for “True Love”They are currently being kept secret, but John David Washington leads the impressive cast that includes Gemma Chan (Benedict Wong), Danny McBride, Allison Janney, and Allison Janney.
Edwards was first known for his low-budget scifi film, which he made in 2010. “Monster,” which landed him in the director’s chair on Legendary and Warner Bros.’ 2014 take on “Godzilla.”Edwards remained in blockbuster mode to head the first-ever “Star Wars”Spinoff movie “Rogue One,”It was a worldwide box office smash, grossing $1 billion.
The filmmaker was patient in selecting his next project.“Rogue One”It was a difficult production, and required significant reshoots. He landed on it. “True Love.”New Regency will produce and finance the feature. Edwards is also producing it. “Rogue One” producer Kiri Hart. Edwards also wrote and directed the script.
Fraser, meanwhile, has yet another high-profile release coming soon: he shot Warner Bros.’ highly anticipated “The Batman,”It will be in theaters March 3.