Scott and Vanessa Kirby praise Phoenix's passion and authenticity.
The Big Picture Napoleon will tell the story of the famous historical figure through a new perspective, focusing on his personal life as well as his achievements during his career as a military leader. Joaquin Phoenix will portray the titular powerful figure, as he navigates uncharted territories while keeping his romantic relationship with Empress Joséphine alive.
Ridley Scott was in charge of directing the project, which will try to depict the large scale of Napoleon's lifetime, giving audiences a taste of what it was like for the military leader. In a new featurette released to promote the movie, Scott talks about why the passion Phoenix shows as an actor was a crucial factor in determining his casting as Napoleon.
The sneak peek also sees Kirby talking about the process of working with Phoenix during the production of the movie, with the performer praising the Joker star's energy and professionalism. Portraying Napoleon in a blockbuster of such a scale was always going to be a complicated task, and the team behind the project needed a seasoned actor to take on the role.
A Remarkable Supporting Cast Phoenix and Kirby won't be the only actors bringing the best of their abilities to Scott's next film, with Tahar Rahim stepping into the role of Paul Barras, while Ben Miles portrays Caulaincourt. In an uncertain world where borders are constantly changing, Napoleon will need an inner circle he can trust while he heads out for different battles.
You can check out the new featurette from Napoleon below, before the movie premieres in theaters on November 22:
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