Midas Man is an upcoming British biographical film about the life of music entrepreneur Brian Epstein, who managed The Beatles. Based on a story and screenplay by Brigit Grant, the film is directed by Joe Stephenson, previous directors Sara Sugarman and Jonas Åkerlund having moved on from the project. After starting filming in October 2021, there were various hold-ups until it resumed in 2023, finishing in June.
Midas Man is a biographical film about Brian Epstein based on a story and screenplay by Brigit Grant. It is a British co-production between Studio POW and Trevor Beattie Films. It is also produced by Er Dong Pictures, who will distribute the film in China. In July 2020, Jonas Åkerlund was announced to direct.[1] In an interview with The Guardian, Åkerlund said he had been researching Epstein for almost two years. He also said he had talked with people who knew Epstein, including Gerry Marsden of Gerry and the Pacemakers: "He told me stories that haven't been printed yet and that we'll introduce into our film."[2] In April 2021, Jacob Fortune-Lloyd was cast in the lead role as Brian Epstein.[3] In July, the film's distribution rights in the U.K. and Ireland were sold to Signature Entertainment.[4] In the following months, Emily Watson, Eddie Marsan and Omari Douglas were cast in September,[5] and Rosie Day, Lukas Gage, Charley Palmer Rothwell and Bill Milner were cast in October.[6][7]
Filmingedit
The planned 12-week shoot began in Liverpool on 11 October 2021.[8] Principal photography, however, was put on hiatus for three weeks after Åkerlund left the production in November. An issued statement made the claim that filming would continue that same month in London and move to Los Angeles, California, in early January.[9]Sara Sugarman was hired as Åkerlund's replacement, with no reshoots expected to take place, and filming scheduled to start again soon.[10][11] In late November, Jay Leno, Jonah Lees, Blake Richardson, Leo Harvey Elledge, Campbell Wallace and Adam Lawrence joined the cast and a first-look image was released featuring several cast members at Abbey Road Studios.[12][11] An issued statement said that after a three month break, filming would begin in the U.S. in late January 2022 before returning to the U.K.[13]
Filming ended up being on hiatus for over a year, before finally taking place in May 2023 in Blackpool.[14] The following month, it was reported that Joe Stephenson had taken over as director from Sugarman, who reportedly left due to scheduling issues and creative differences.[15] Principal photography was completed by Stephenson. It was also reported that Eddie Izzard, Ed Speleers, Darci Shaw, and Milo Parker had joined the cast; Speleers and Shaw replaced Lukas Gage and Rosie Day, respectively.[16]
Referencesedit
^Ritman, Alex (2 July 2020). "Jonas Akerlund to Direct Brian Epstein Biopic Midas Man". The Hollywood Reporter. from the original on 25 November 2021. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
^Alberge, Dalya (2 July 2020). "Top director to shoot biopic about Beatles manager Brian Epstein". The Guardian. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
^Wiseman, Andreas (16 April 2021). "The Queen's Gambit Star Jacob Fortune-Lloyd To Star As Beatles Manager Brian Epstein In Midas Man". Deadline Hollywood. from the original on 19 November 2021. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
^Grater, Tom; Wiseman, Andreas (29 July 2021). "Brian Epstein Pic Midas Man Pre-Sells To Signature In UK & Ireland; Deals Also Struck For Aus, France, More". Deadline Hollywood. from the original on 9 November 2021. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
^Grater, Tom (9 September 2021). "Emily Watson, Eddie Marsan & Omari Douglas Join Beatles Manager Biopic Midas Man". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
^Grater, Tom (21 October 2021). "Rosie Day To Play Cilla Black In Beatles Manager Biopic Midas Man; First Look At Jacob Fortune-Lloyd As Brian Epstein". Deadline Hollywood. from the original on 24 October 2021. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
^Wiseman, Andreas (28 October 2021). "Son Of Rambow & X-Men: First Class Star Bill Milner Joins Midas Man As Clive Epstein". Deadline Hollywood. from the original on 6 November 2021. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
^Wiseman, Andreas (2 November 2021). "Help! Beatles Manager Movie Midas Man Shuts Down Mid-Shoot With Director Jonas Akerlund Unlikely To Continue". Deadline Hollywood. from the original on 24 November 2021. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
^Wiseman, Andreas (18 November 2021). "Beatles Manager Movie Midas Man Hires New Director Mid-Shoot; Filmmaker Jonas Akerlund Issues Statement". Deadline Hollywood. from the original on 24 November 2021. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
^ abWiseman, Andreas (24 November 2021). "Beatles Actors Revealed For Brian Epstein Movie Midas Man, First Look Images". Deadline Hollywood. from the original on 25 November 2021. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
^Wiseman, Andreas (22 November 2021). "Jay Leno To Play Ed Sullivan In Beatles Manager Movie Midas Man". Deadline Hollywood. from the original on 23 November 2021. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
^Wiseman, Andreas (13 December 2021). "Beatles Manager Movie Midas Man Won't Restart Filming Until Late January". Deadline Hollywood. from the original on 13 December 2021. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
^Calderbank, Matthew (11 May 2023). "Beatles movie Midas Man filming in Blackpool with Hollywood and Netflix stars". Blackpool Gazette.
^Wiseman, Andreas (9 June 2023). "We Can Work It Out: Beatles Manager Movie 'Midas Man' Gets Third Director To Finish Up Turbulent Production". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
^Ntim, Zac (14 June 2023). "Beatles Manager Movie 'Midas Man' Adds Suzy Eddie Izzard And Ed Speleers". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
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Midas Man is an upcoming British biographical film about the life of music entrepreneur Brian Epstein who managed The Beatles Based on a story and screenplay by Brigit Grant the film is directed by Joe Stephenson previous directors Sara Sugarman and Jonas Akerlund having moved on from the project After starting filming in October 2021 there were various hold ups until it resumed in 2023 finishing in June Midas ManDirected byJoe StephensonScreenplay byBrigit GrantStory byBrigit GrantProduced byPerry Trevers Billy Dietrich Tom Reeve Trevor Beattie Jeremy Chatterton Richard HolmesStarringJacob Fortune Lloyd Emily Watson Eddie Marsan Omari Douglas Darci Shaw Ed Speleers Charley Palmer Rothwell Bill Milner Jay Leno Jonah Lees Blake Richardson Leo Harvey Elledge Campbell Wallace Adam Lawrence Milo ParkerCinematographyEric BromsProductioncompaniesStudioPow Trevor Beattie Films Er Dong PicturesDistributed bySignature EntertainmentCountryUnited KingdomLanguageEnglish Jacob Fortune Lloyd stars in the lead role alongside Emily Watson Eddie Marsan Omari Douglas Darci Shaw Ed Speleers Charley Palmer Rothwell Bill Milner Jay Leno and Blake Richardson Contents 1 Premise 2 Cast 3 Production 3 1 Development 3 2 Filming 4 References 5 External linksPremise editThe film tracks how Brian Epstein rose to prominence by managing a series of popular artists including The Beatles Cilla Black and Gerry and the Pacemakers before his sudden death in 1967 at the age of 32 Cast editJacob Fortune Lloyd as Brian Epstein Emily Watson as Malka Epstein s mother Eddie Marsan as Harry Epstein s father Omari Douglas as Lonnie Trimble Darci Shaw as Cilla Black Ed Speleers as Tex Ellington Charley Palmer Rothwell as George Martin Bill Milner as Clive Epstein s brother Jay Leno as Ed Sullivan Eddie Izzard as Allan Williams Jonah Lees as John Lennon Blake Richardson as Paul McCartney Leo Harvey Elledge as George Harrison Campbell Wallace as Ringo Starr Adam Lawrence as Pete Best Jordan Kelly as Gerry Marsden Milo Parker as Alistair Taylor Shaun Fagan as Bob Wooler Anthony Dowling as Taxi DriverProduction editDevelopment edit nbsp The film is about music entrepreneur Brian Epstein Midas Man is a biographical film about Brian Epstein based on a story and screenplay by Brigit Grant It is a British co production between Studio POW and Trevor Beattie Films It is also produced by Er Dong Pictures who will distribute the film in China In July 2020 Jonas Akerlund was announced to direct 1 In an interview with The Guardian Akerlund said he had been researching Epstein for almost two years He also said he had talked with people who knew Epstein including Gerry Marsden of Gerry and the Pacemakers He told me stories that haven t been printed yet and that we ll introduce into our film 2 In April 2021 Jacob Fortune Lloyd was cast in the lead role as Brian Epstein 3 In July the film s distribution rights in the U K and Ireland were sold to Signature Entertainment 4 In the following months Emily Watson Eddie Marsan and Omari Douglas were cast in September 5 and Rosie Day Lukas Gage Charley Palmer Rothwell and Bill Milner were cast in October 6 7 Filming edit The planned 12 week shoot began in Liverpool on 11 October 2021 8 Principal photography however was put on hiatus for three weeks after Akerlund left the production in November An issued statement made the claim that filming would continue that same month in London and move to Los Angeles California in early January 9 Sara Sugarman was hired as Akerlund s replacement with no reshoots expected to take place and filming scheduled to start again soon 10 11 In late November Jay Leno Jonah Lees Blake Richardson Leo Harvey Elledge Campbell Wallace and Adam Lawrence joined the cast and a first look image was released featuring several cast members at Abbey Road Studios 12 11 An issued statement said that after a three month break filming would begin in the U S in late January 2022 before returning to the U K 13 Filming ended up being on hiatus for over a year before finally taking place in May 2023 in Blackpool 14 The following month it was reported that Joe Stephenson had taken over as director from Sugarman who reportedly left due to scheduling issues and creative differences 15 Principal photography was completed by Stephenson It was also reported that Eddie Izzard Ed Speleers Darci Shaw and Milo Parker had joined the cast Speleers and Shaw replaced Lukas Gage and Rosie Day respectively 16 References edit Ritman Alex 2 July 2020 Jonas Akerlund to Direct Brian Epstein Biopic Midas Man The Hollywood Reporter Archived from the original on 25 November 2021 Retrieved 25 November 2021 Alberge Dalya 2 July 2020 Top director to shoot biopic about Beatles manager Brian Epstein The Guardian Retrieved 18 December 2021 Wiseman Andreas 16 April 2021 The Queen s Gambit Star Jacob Fortune Lloyd To Star As Beatles Manager Brian Epstein In Midas Man Deadline Hollywood Archived from the original on 19 November 2021 Retrieved 25 November 2021 Grater Tom Wiseman Andreas 29 July 2021 Brian Epstein Pic Midas Man Pre Sells To Signature In UK amp Ireland Deals Also Struck For Aus France More Deadline Hollywood Archived from the original on 9 November 2021 Retrieved 25 November 2021 Grater Tom 9 September 2021 Emily Watson Eddie Marsan amp Omari Douglas Join Beatles Manager Biopic Midas Man Deadline Hollywood Retrieved 28 November 2021 Grater Tom 21 October 2021 Rosie Day To Play Cilla Black In Beatles Manager Biopic Midas Man First Look At Jacob Fortune Lloyd As Brian Epstein Deadline Hollywood Archived from the original on 24 October 2021 Retrieved 25 November 2021 Wiseman Andreas 28 October 2021 Son Of Rambow amp X Men First Class Star Bill Milner Joins Midas Man As Clive Epstein Deadline Hollywood Archived from the original on 6 November 2021 Retrieved 25 November 2021 Daniels Nia 11 October 2021 Filming begins on Brian Epstein biopic Midas Man Kemps Film and TV Production Services Handbook Retrieved 18 December 2021 Wiseman Andreas 2 November 2021 Help Beatles Manager Movie Midas Man Shuts Down Mid Shoot With Director Jonas Akerlund Unlikely To Continue Deadline Hollywood Archived from the original on 24 November 2021 Retrieved 25 November 2021 Wiseman Andreas 18 November 2021 Beatles Manager Movie Midas Man Hires New Director Mid Shoot Filmmaker Jonas Akerlund Issues Statement Deadline Hollywood Archived from the original on 24 November 2021 Retrieved 25 November 2021 a b Wiseman Andreas 24 November 2021 Beatles Actors Revealed For Brian Epstein Movie Midas Man First Look Images Deadline Hollywood Archived from the original on 25 November 2021 Retrieved 25 November 2021 Wiseman Andreas 22 November 2021 Jay Leno To Play Ed Sullivan In Beatles Manager Movie Midas Man Deadline Hollywood Archived from the original on 23 November 2021 Retrieved 25 November 2021 Wiseman Andreas 13 December 2021 Beatles Manager Movie Midas Man Won t Restart Filming Until Late January Deadline Hollywood Archived from the original on 13 December 2021 Retrieved 13 December 2021 Calderbank Matthew 11 May 2023 Beatles movie Midas Man filming in Blackpool with Hollywood and Netflix stars Blackpool Gazette Wiseman Andreas 9 June 2023 We Can Work It Out Beatles Manager Movie Midas Man Gets Third Director To Finish Up Turbulent Production Deadline Hollywood Retrieved 14 June 2023 Ntim Zac 14 June 2023 Beatles Manager Movie Midas Man Adds Suzy Eddie Izzard And Ed Speleers Deadline Hollywood Retrieved 14 June 2023 External links editMidas Man at IMDb nbsp Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Midas Man amp oldid 1222917436, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
