Any movie lover knows that A24 is an indie film wonderland. The production company has put out such gems as the Oscar-winning “Moonlight,” “Room” and Florence Pugh’s star-making turn in “Midsommar.” Next on A24’s docket is “The Green Knight.” And A24 is going way back to the 14th century for this one.
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A24 is not afraid to make bold choices. What other production company would take on a manic film about two lighthouse keepers or a dramatic Adam Sandler vehicle? Well, “The Green Knight” is an out-of-left-field choice, even for them. It is a medieval fantasy film based on the poem, Sir Gaiwin and the Green Knight. There’s not a lot known about the original poem, except that it was written by an anonymous, 14th-century British poet. Only one copy of the poem survives to this day.
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Dev Patel plays Sir Gaiwin, the nephew of King Arthur. The film, directed by “A Ghost Story” director David Lowery, follows Patel’s Sir Gaiwin as he embarks on a quest to confront a gigantic and green-skinned knight. It’s shaping up to be a sprawling epic fantasy adventure. And with A24 at the helm, there’s bound to be some interesting twists along the way.
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The cast also includes Joel Edgerton as Lord, Alicia Vikander as Lady/Esel and Sean Harris (“Mission Impossible: Fallout”).
Take a look at the official synopsis below:
An epic fantasy adventure based on the timeless Arthurian legend, THE GREEN KNIGHT tells the story of Sir Gawain (Dev Patel), King Arthur’s reckless and headstrong nephew, who embarks on a daring quest to confront the eponymous Green Knight, a gigantic emerald-skinned stranger, and tester of men. Gawain contends with ghosts, giants, thieves, and schemers in what becomes a deeper journey to define his character and prove his worth in the eyes of his family and kingdom by facing the ultimate challenger. From visionary filmmaker David Lowery comes a fresh and bold spin on a classic tale from the knights of the round table.
“The Green Knight” drops in theaters on May 29. Take a look at the trailer below. We’re already hooked.