- Original name: Twist
- Country: United Kingdom
- Genre: action, drama
- Producer: M. Owen
- World premiere: 11 September 2020
- Premiere in Russia: January 14, 2021
- Starring: L. Headey, M. Kane, D. Walliams, S. Simnett, N. Clarke, F. Drameh, R. Ora, R. Warden, E. James Langridge, S. Leakey, et al.
A modern take on Charles Dickens's acclaimed "Oliver Twist" is back in the British action movie "Twist," directed by Martin Owen. In it, Oliver will be shown as a wandering graffiti artist living on the streets of modern London. Actress Lena Headey, the famous Cersei from Game of Thrones, will play Sykes, a terrible abuser who is called a "psychopath" here. The premiere of the film "Twist" will take place in the fall of 2020, the exact release date in Russia is set for 2021. The trailer will be out soon.
Plot
This is a modern take on the classic Oliver Twist tale. Young Oliver Twist lives and trades on the streets of modern London. Fate brings the young man to the charismatic Dodge, who works with the professional thief Fagin and his insane partner Sykes. They persuade Oliver to take part in the theft of the priceless painting.
Production
Directed by Martin Owen ("The Club of Anonymous Killers", "Let's Be Bad").
Voiceover team:
- Screenplay: Sally Collette, Tom Grass ("Beyond the Rave"), Michael Lindley ("Football Hooligan Factory", "Red Tails", "Doctors"), etc .;
- Producers: Noel Clarke ("Span 2", "Torchwood"), Ben Grass ("When Evil Tempts"), Jason Mazz ("Span 3") and others;
- Cinematography: Howard Helle ("Killers Anonymous");
- Artists: Tony Noble (Moon 2112, Oliver Twist), Tim Sykes (Toast), Charlie Jones (Royals), etc .;
- Editing: Jeremy Gibbs (Miss Marple);
- Music: Tom Linden (Legacy).
Studios
- FAE Film and Television
- Particular Crowd
- Pure Grass Films
- Red bull media house
- Unstoppable Film and Television
Michael Caine said before filming:
“Feigin is such an infamous character and it will be a lot of fun to play. I'm really looking forward to working with Lina, Ruff and the rest of the cast in London when we start filming. "
Lena Headey:
“I never expected to be able to try on the iconic Sykes character from Oliver Twist. Changing roles or softening characters is a brilliant way to breathe new life into established materials and convey a story to a new audience. ”
Sarah Wright, Director of Sky Cinema and Acquisitions at Sky UK & Ireland:
“Twist is a classic Dickens tale you've never seen before. This co-production is bold, modern and filled with some of Britain's greatest talent. I can't wait for our clients to see this. ”
Actors
Ruff Lowe (The Rippers) will play the lead role of Oliver Twist.
Cast:
- Lena Headey (Game of Thrones, The Great Merlin, Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, The Jungle Book);
- Michael Caine (Prestige, Interstellar);
- David Walliams (Stardust, Black Bookstore);
- Sophie Simnett (Poldark, Dickensiada);
- Noel Clarke (Urban Legends, Doctor Who);
- Franz Dramech (Gentlemen, The Flash);
- Rita Ora (Lefty, Beverly Hills 90210: The Next Generation);
- Rick Warden (Sherlock, The Dregs);
- Elliott James Langridge (Jurassic Portal);
- Sammy Leakey (Gretel and Hansel).
Interesting Facts
Interesting that:
- Singer Rita Ora will play a version of the wily Plutchik, while Raff Lowe, son of actor Jude Law, is starring.
The release date of the film "Twist" in Russia is January 14, 2021, a trailer for the film will be posted shortly.
Material prepared by the editors of the website kinofilmpro.ru
