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  • Natalie Portman quits ‘Days Of Abandonment’, HBO pulls the plug on TV film

    By PTI
    LOS ANGELES: Oscar winner Natalie Portman has stepped down from HBO Films’ “The Days of Abandonment” because of “unforeseen personal reasons”.

    The venture, which was introduced in April this 12 months, was based mostly on Italian writer Elena Ferrante’s 2005 bestselling novel of the identical title.

    It was because of start filming quickly in Sydney, Australia.

    In an announcement issued to The Hollywood Reporter, the premium cable community mentioned they’ve determined to not transfer ahead with the TV film.

    “Due to unforeseen personal reasons, Natalie Portman has stepped down from HBO Films’ ‘Days of Abandonment’ prior to the start of filming. Unfortunately, the production will not move forward. We are very sorry we won’t be able to bring this beautiful story to the screen with our talented writer/director and cast. We send our sincere thanks to our cast, producers, and crew for all their passion and hard work,” HBO mentioned in an announcement.

    The movie, which was in pre-production earlier this 12 months, was set to be written and directed by Maggie Betts.

    The solid additionally featured actors Rafi Spall and Mary-Louise Parker. 

  • Mary-Louise Parker joins Natalie Portman in ‘The Days of Abandonment’

    By PTI
    LOS ANGELES: Actor Mary-Louise Parker will characteristic alongside Oscar winner Natalie Portman in HBO Films’ “The Days of Abandonment”.

    The movie is an adaptation of Italian writer Elena Ferrante’s 2005 bestselling novel of the identical title, reported Variety.

    Portman will star as Tess, a girl who abandons her personal desires for a secure dwelling life however is in flip deserted by her husband.

    To be written and directed by Maggie Betts, the film will delve into the thoughts of a girl in disaster, who “confronts the norms of motherhood and female identity as Tess traverses the darkest reaches of her own psyche”.

    Parker, recognized for motion pictures like “Grand Canyon”, “Fried Green Tomatoes” and “The Portrait of a Lady”, will play an unnamed character.

    Her character is being referred to as “Mysterious Woman”, a mesmerising however elusive girl Tess begins encountering in every single place she goes, inflicting Tess to query her sanity.

    Portman, who gained an Oscar for her efficiency in 2010 psychological drama “Black Swan”, may even function government producer alongside Betts, Ferrante, Sophie Mas, Celine Rattray, Trudie Styler, Len Amato, Domenico Procacci and Maria Zuckerman.

    HBO Films will produce the film in collaboration with Medusa.

  • Natalie Portman to guide HBO Film’s ‘The Days of Abandonment’ adaptation

    By PTI
    LOS ANGELES: Oscar winner Natalie Portman is ready to headline “The Days of Abandonment”, an upcoming film from HBO Films.

    The mission, which is at the moment in pre-production, is an adaptation of Italian writer Elena Ferrante’s 2005 best-selling novel of the identical title, reported Variety.

    Portman, 39, will star as Tess, a lady who abandons her personal goals for steady house life, is in flip deserted by her husband.

    To be written and directed by Maggie Betts, the film will delve into the thoughts of a lady in disaster, who “confronts the norms of motherhood and female identity as Tess traverses the darkest reaches of her own psyche”.

    Portman, who received an Oscar for her efficiency in 2010 psychological drama “Black Swan”, may also function govt producer alongside Betts, Ferrante, Sophie Mas, Celine Rattray, Trudie Styler, Len Amato, Domenico Procacci and Maria Zuckerman.

    HBO Films will produce the film in collaboration with Medusa.