NamibiaO'Connell, A'zion to Lead Film
Jack O'Connell and Odessa A'zion will star in The End of the World as We Know It, a film about two people who meet on a pilgrimage to prove the Earth is flat. The film is the feature debut of directors Ross White and Tom Berkeley.
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Jack O'Connell and Odessa A'zion have been cast as the leads in The End of the World as We Know It, a film directed by Ross White and Tom Berkeley. The film follows two star-crossed loners who meet on a pilgrimage to prove the Earth is flat.
White and Berkeley won the Oscar and BAFTA for their short film An Irish Goodbye in 2023. They said The End of the World as We Know It is a story that speaks profoundly to the search for meaning, belonging, and love in an increasingly disparate world.
Production on the film is scheduled to begin in Canada in November. Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner will produce for Working Title, alongside Olivier Kaempfer for Parkville.
Studiocanal is financing the film, with Film4 co-financing and executive producing. The film will be released theatrically in several countries, including the UK, France, and Australia.
O'Connell's upcoming projects include A Quiet Place Part III and Godzilla x Kong: Supernova. A'zion will appear in the HBO series I Love LA and the film Fonda.
White and Berkeley said they feel lucky to have O'Connell and A'zion bringing the characters to life. The film is described as an unlikely adventure in truth and love.
The End of the World as We Know It is the feature debut of White and Berkeley. They have previously worked on short films, including the award-winning An Irish Goodbye.
Key facts
- Jack O'Connell and Odessa A'zion will star in The End of the World as We Know It
- The film is about two people who meet on a pilgrimage to prove the Earth is flat
- Production will begin in Canada in November
- Studiocanal is financing the film, with Film4 co-financing and executive producing
Three perspectives
Neutral
The film's release is expected to generate interest in the themes of truth and love. The casting of O'Connell and A'zion has been well-received. The film's success will depend on its reception by audiences and critics.
Positive
The film has a talented cast and crew, with O'Connell and A'zion bringing their characters to life. The story has the potential to resonate with audiences and spark important conversations.
Negative
The film's premise may be controversial, and some viewers may be skeptical of its themes. The film's success is not guaranteed, and it will face competition from other releases.
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