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02-04-2025
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‘Game of Thrones' Actor Iain Glen on Tackling Philippine History in New Film ‘Quezon': It ‘Makes You Appreciate the Era That You're in'
'Game of Thrones' veteran Iain Glen's latest role is portraying Major General Leonard Wood in 'Quezon,' the upcoming historical drama from acclaimed Filipino director Jerrold Tarog. In an interview with Variety from the film's set in the Philippines, Glen discussed his preparation for inhabiting the role of Wood, who served as governor-general of the Philippines from 1921-1927 and was instrumental in Manuel L. Quezon's quest for Philippine independence from the United States. The film is a biopic that chronicles the life of Filipino lawyer and soldier Quezon, who served as president of the Commonwealth of the Philippines from 1935 to 1944. More from Variety 'Game of Thrones' Star Iain Glen Joins TBA Studios' Philippines Historical Biopic 'Quezon' (EXCLUSIVE) 'Bridgerton' Star Luke Thompson, 'Gangs of London's' Sope Dirisu and More Join Cold-Read Play 'An Oak Tree' at Young Vic (EXCLUSIVE) Why Producers of 'Daryl Dixon,' '3 Body Problem,' 'The Crown' Keep Coming Back to Spain: Crews, Locations, Service Companies 'Quezon' stars Jericho Rosales in the title role of Quezon and the cast also includes Mon Confiado, Benjamin Alves, Karylle Yuzon, Romnick Sarmenta, J.C. Santos and Cris Villanueva. 'I was sent the script and, hold my hands up, I didn't know a great deal about Philippine history and I didn't know much about Major General Leonard Wood either,' Glen says. 'I read the script as a script, realizing that it was a kind of historical depiction of that period, and was just very taken by the words, taken by the role.' The film is part of Tarog's historical trilogy, following his previous acclaimed works 'Goyo: The Boy General' and 'Heneral Luna.' Glen reveals that watching these earlier films served as 'a crash course in Philippine history' that helped him get ready for his role. 'The production sent me research material, writings of Wood from that period, other writings about that period, as the Philippines reached for their independence,' Glen says. He also studied archive footage and voice recordings of Wood himself, which he found 'very useful' in bringing him 'very close' to the historical figure. Glen praises Tarog's meticulous approach to the material. 'Our director is incredibly thorough in everything that he does, and he's very, very well researched, and he imbues the script with all that material, so it's kind of there for you,' he says. Discussing the process of portraying a real historical figure, Glen explains his process: 'Once you've done your research, once you prepare, once you feel you've found the voice for him… then you kind of have to not let go of that, but hope that sits with you, and then just play the scene for what it is.' Glen highlights the film's potential impact, saying that it 'makes you appreciate the era that you're in, because you look at the battles that were fought to allow you to live in, in this case, the democracy that is currently being enjoyed in the Philippines.' The actor was impressed by the production value of 'Quezon,' praising 'the period, the art direction, the costumes, the sets that we're shooting in.' 'It really takes you on a wonderful journey,' he adds. Working with Tarog and a predominantly Filipino cast has been a unique experience for Glen, who describes the director as 'an auteur' with 'an extensive encyclopedic knowledge of the territory.' He likens Tarog's directing style to composing music, noting that 'everything is orchestrated' with a clear vision of 'where the highs and lows are, where the quiet moments, where the emotional thrust must come.' Glen also praises his Filipino co-stars, calling them 'consummately good performers, very talented, very suited to the roles' and says he appreciates the 'playfulness on set,' adding, 'There's laughter, there's fun. And that I really enjoyed.' Best of Variety What's Coming to Disney+ in April 2025 New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week The Best Celebrity Memoirs to Read This Year: From Chelsea Handler to Anthony Hopkins
Yahoo
17-03-2025
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Aaron Kwok Drama ‘IOU' Unveiled by Distribution Workshop at Hong Kong FilMart
Distribution Workshop has revealed its latest feature film 'IOU' for international sales at Hong Kong FilMart, starring award-winning actor Aaron Kwok in the lead role. Directed by Steven Zhang Zhonghua, an emerging filmmaker from China's post-80s generation, 'IOU' tells the story of a desperate man (Kwok) who blockades the rural lodging of siblings in China's Shaanxi province, attempting to force their father to repay a loan. The siblings' simple-mindedness and compassion eventually transform Kwok's character, leading to an unexpected decision when he returns to their shabby lodging on Lunar New Year's Eve after fleeing other creditors. The comedy-drama, set against the backdrop of recent illegal fundraising scams, satirizes what the producers describe as 'the selfishness of an interest-driven society.' More from Variety 'Game of Thrones' Star Iain Glen Joins TBA Studios' Philippines Historical Biopic 'Quezon' (EXCLUSIVE) Venice Winner Aditya Vikram Sengupta Produces Hong Kong's HAF-Selected Indian Satirical Comedy-Drama 'Republic of Mahalaxmi Apartment' 'Squid Game' Star's Cannes Closer 'Next Sohee' Nabbed for North American Release in Deal Unveiled at Hong Kong FilMart (EXCLUSIVE) The film represents a reunion between Kwok and accomplished Hong Kong producer Julia Chu, following their previous collaborations on 'Port of Call' (2015) and 'Where the Wind Blows' (2022). 'IOU' has already gained industry attention as a Top-30 finalist in the 33rd Golden Rooster Film Project Market and at the 20th HKIFF Industry event. Production began in early March with a budget of approximately $3 million. Director Zhang has built a reputation for his work with child actors, with previous credits including 'Hearty Tomato' (2012), which was selected for the 28th Warsaw International Film Festival; 'The Home in the Tree' (2019), nominated for Best Children's Film at the 32nd Golden Rooster Awards; and 'Home by the River' (2025), which competed at the Poland Kinolub Film Festival. Other titles in Distribution Workshop's current lineup include Juno Mak's 'Sons of the Neon Night,' Dante Lam's 'Operation Hadal,' Vincent Chow's 'Little Red Sweet,' and 'Penguin Girl' from Taiwanese first-time director Yuyu Yang. The company is also representing 'Dear Black Sheep,' a documentary following Taiwanese TV personality Bowie Tsang's experiences with cancer patients. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Oscars 2026: First Blind Predictions Including Timothée Chalamet, Emma Stone, 'Wicked: For Good' and More What's Coming to Disney+ in March 2025
Filipino Times
18-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Filipino Times
Jericho Rosales is Manuel L. Quezon in ‘Quezon' biopic
Actor Jericho Rosales is entering the 'Bayaniverse' as Manuel L. Quezon for director Jerrold Tarog's upcoming historical film, 'Quezon.' TBA Studios announced the much-awaited casting on Tuesday, Feb. 18. 'Quezon' will follow the life of Manuel L. Quezon, a lawyer and soldier who became the president of the Commonwealth of the Philippines from 1935 to 1944, and his campaign against then-President Emilio Aguinaldo. Tarog also directed historical films 'Heneral Luna' and 'Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral,' under the so-called cinematic 'Bayaniverse' of TBA Studios. The filming of 'Quezon' is expected to begin in March and will be released exclusively in cinemas this year, the production and distribution company said. Rosales joined Mon Confiado, Benjamin Alves, and Arron Villaflor, among other cast members, during the table read in January. Rosales' last film credits was the rom-com movie, 'The Girl in the Orange Dress,' an official entry to the 2018 Metro Manila Film Festival.
Yahoo
18-02-2025
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Jericho Rosales To Star In TBA Studios' Biopic Of Former Philippines President Manuel L. Quezon
EXCLUSIVE: Philippine production and distribution company TBA Studios has cast Jericho Rosales to play the title role in its upcoming historical biopic Quezon. Rosales will play Manuel L. Quezon, the Filipino lawyer and soldier who went on to become the President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines from 1935 to 1944. More from Deadline Stan Slate: Lydia West, Liv Hewson & Brooke Satchwell Leading Originals For Australian Streamer Justin Baldoni's Team Squabble With Blake Lively & Ryan Reynolds' Lawyers Over Subpoenas As Filing Deadline Approaches 'Stranger Things' Jamie Campbell Bower Talked To Therapist About Not Wanting To Play Villains For A While: 'F--s Me Up' The film serves as Rosales' long-awaited return to Philippine cinema after a hiatus of several years; he was last seen on the big screen in 2018 romantic drama The Girl In The Orange Dress. On television, he recently starred in the hit ABS-CBN drama Lavender Fields. Scheduled to start filming in March 2025, Quezon is directed and co-written by Jerrold Tarog, whose credits include the historical biopics Heneral Luna (2015) and Goyo: The Boy General (2018), both also produced by TBA Studios. Also starring in Quezon are Mon Confiado and Benjamin Alves, who reprise their roles from Heneral Luna and Goyo: The Boy General. Confiado returns as Quezon's political rival, Emilio Aguinaldo, while Alves portrays a younger Manuel L. Quezon. The Quezon cast also includes Karylle Yuzon, who will play Quezon's wife, Aurora Quezon; Romnick Sarmenta, playing Sergio Osmeña, the first Vice President of the Philippines; JC Santos as Manuel Roxas; and Cris Villanueva as the older Joven Hernando, the only fictional character in the film series. More casting announcements are expected soon. 'I feel so honored to be with this team. Coming to a script like this which is so potent and so entertaining, I feel so lucky and happy,' said Rosales. 'Here, you will see Quezon as a person. He's not written as a hero. He is cunning, he is charming, he is intelligent. 'Quezon is such an interesting character to play; there are so many things I can put into the role to build Quezon as a character. That adds to the pressure, but at the same time I am very excited.' TBA Studios President and COO Daphne Chiu said: 'We are honored to welcome Jericho Rosales as he leads the cast of Quezon. Jericho's unbelievable screen presence has made him one of our best actors today, and we're all looking forward to working with him and seeing how his artistry can give life to one of the country's most charismatic yet divisive political figures.' TBA Studios is also a leading distributor in the Philippines, releasing films such as Everything, Everywhere All At Once, Past Lives and Triangle Of Sadness. Best of Deadline 2025 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Oscars, Spirits, Tonys, Guilds & More How To Watch Sunday's 'SNL50: The Anniversary Special' Online & On TV Everything We Know About Christopher Nolan's Next Film – 'The Odyssey': Release Date, Cast And More
