“Triangle and Sadness” and “Babygirl” star Harris Dickinson has delighted the Cannes crowd together with his function directorial debut “Urchin.”
The movie, led by “Fear the Walking Dead” star Frank Dillane and a vivid portrayal of homelessness and psychological well being on the streets of London, had its world premiere within the Un Certain Regard competitors. “Urchin” earned its new filmmaker and his solid an enthusiastic 5-minute ovation.
Dickinson seemed relieved on the reception, waving throughout the room to whoops from the gang.
“It’s really an honor to be here and to share it with you guy is special,” he informed the viewers earlier than the screening. “I’m nervous. I hope you enjoy it and if you don’t, tell us gently.”
Judging by the response, few didn’t get pleasure from it. Among these becoming a member of within the ovation was Paul Mescal, quickly set to star alongside Dickinson within the upcoming quartet of movies about The Beatles (Dickinson performs John Lennon to Mescal’s Paul McCartney). The two hugged after the screening and have been seen arm in arm as they left the theater afterwards.
Written by Dickinson, “Urchin” sees Dillane play Mike, a tough sleeper within the British capital trapped in a cycle of self-destruction as he makes an attempt to show his life round following a spell in jail. The movie, each uncooked and absurd, and seeks to seize the unusual patterns that hold pulling folks again in. Megan Northam, Amr Waked, Karyna Khymchuk and Shonagh Marie additionally star.
“Urchin” additionally marks Dickinson’s return to Cannes simply three years after his breakout lead position in Ruben Ostlund’s “Triangle of Sadness,” which might win the Palme d’Or and spark a significant ascendency for the British actor. Since then, he has appeared in “Where the Crawdads Sing” alongside Daisy Edgar-Jones, the Zac Efron-led wrestling drama “The Iron Claw,” Steve McQueen WWII drama “Blitz” and final yr’s “Babygirl” with Nicole Kidman. “Urchin,” which additionally comes from Dickinson’s newly launched productioin banner Devisio, went into manufacturing as soon as he had completed capturing “Babygirl” in early 2024.
“Urchin” is produced by Archie Pearch for Devisio Pictures and Scott O’Donnell for Somesuch. Developed by BBC Film, it’s financed by BBC Film, BFI and Tricky Knot. Executive Producers are Eva Yates, Ama Ampadu, Alexandra Tynion and Olivia Tyson. Filming came about in East London.
“Urchin” is at the moment being offered worldwide by Charades.
