Jack Huston will make a new film about the elephant man entitled Joseph Merick

Jack Huston It is destined to direct a new film about the elephant man entitled Joseph Merrick. The film is said to offer “a fresh and deeply emotional perspective on Merrick’s extraordinary life, illuminating the story not told behind the legend”.

David Lynch previously direct The elephant man in 1980 with Anthony Hopkins AND John Hurt protagonist in the film. It was a wonderfully made film, and he did an excellent job in telling the story of Merrick. But Huston has a different vision for this.

This film will focus on the last months of Merrick, “exploring his transformative journey and unexpected relationships and that change the life that forms along the way. While Merrick discovers moments of true connection and humanity, the film will shed light on the deep aspects of his experience, challenging what we think we know about his life and his inheritance.”

Huston said: “I have long been fascinated by the life of Joseph Merick – marked by unimaginable adversities, but defined by his profound kindness, perseverance and strength. His journey is a testimony of what we are capable of when we choose love and compassion for cruelty and indifference.

“I am so grateful for the opportunity to explore the least known parts of Joseph’s surprising life, and I am honored to have the opportunity to collaborate with such a passionate and dedicated team.”

Manufacturer Mike Medavoy added: “This project was a love work for all of us and we were relentless in our research by the director right to give life to the story of Joseph Merick.

“From the moment I saw Jack Huston Day of the struggleI knew it was the perfect choice to tell the story. Among the many things that excited me is that the way Jack sees this story reminds me of Milos Forman when we did One flew on the cuckoo’s nest. I could not be more enthusiastic than poetry, argument and the feeling of human empathy that will lead to this. “

Manufacturer David Dobkin said: “Merrick was a passion for Mike, Kate and myself. We were flooding in our research to find the perfect director to direct this and bring a new perspective to the story of Joseph.

“I knew Jack Huston was that when I saw Day of the struggle. His deeply humanistic approach, combined with his ability to create a visually arrested and emotionally raw narrative, makes it the perfect solution for elacing this film. We could no longer be enthusiastic about having it on board. “

Huston is better known as actor in projects such as Boardwalk Empire, American Hustle, Fargo Season 4 e Gucci’s house Among other credits, Huston will soon be seen in the next series Spider-noir.