Vanessa Kirby to Replace Jodie Komer in Ridley Scott’s ‘Kitbag’

Vanessa Kirby is in talks to star in Ridley Scott’s Napoleon epic “Kitbag,”Jodie Comer, who was forced to leave the position due to scheduling conflicts had to be replaced by a person with knowledge.

The “Pieces of a Woman” actress Kirby will star as Josephine to Joaquin Phoenix’s Napoleon Bonaparte in a film that focuses on Napoleon’s origins, his rise to becoming emperor and his volatile relationship with Josephine. Ridley Scott will direct, while David Scarpa penned the screenplay. Filming will begin in Europe later in the month, with the film set at Apple.

Comer announced her departure on THR’s “Awards Chatter” podcastShe explained that she had been a “rubbish” scheduling conflict because of schedules moved around due to COVID and didn’t feel she “can make ‘Kitbag’ work right now.”Comer will also begin rehearsals for the West End stage production, called “Prima Facie”There will be fewer engagements in March than there are in April and June.

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Comer is also on the current awards circuit. “The Last Duel,”Ridley Scott also directed this fourth season. “Killing Eve”Drops in February

Vanessa Kirby received an Oscar nomination for her role in the Netflix drama “Pieces of a Woman”From 2020, and also the last time that she appeared in the movie “The World to Come” opposite Katherine Waterston and last year’s “Italian Studies.” She’ll next reprise her role as the White Widow in the “Mission: Impossible” franchise’s seventh and eighth films. She’s also well known for her work as Princess Margaret on “The Crown.”

DeadlineFirst reported the news.

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