Madfabulous Explained
| Madfabulous |
| Director: | Celyn Jones |
| Producer: | |
| Screenplay: | Lisa Baker |
| Starring: | |
| Production Companies: | - Mad as Birds
- Picnik Entertainment
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| Country: | United Kingdom |
| Language: | English |
Madfabulous is an upcoming historical drama film about Henry Paget, 5th Marquess of Anglesey, directed by Celyn Jones and starring Rupert Everett, Ruby Stokes and Callum Scott Howells.
Premise
Set in the late 19th century, Henry Cyril Paget is the flamboyant fifth Marquess of Anglesey whose behaviour and extravagance has modern echoes.[1]
Cast
Production
The film is directed by Celyn Jones and produced by Mad as Birds. It is scripted by Lisa Baker in her feature film debut. Producers are Nadia Jaynes and Sean Marley while executive producer is Nicola Pearcey of Picnik Entertainment. Support comes from Ffilm Cymru Wales and the Welsh Government via Creative Wales.[2]
Callum Scott Howells joined the cast in May 2024 as Henry Paget, 5th Marquess of Anglesey.[3] Ruby Stokes and Rupert Everett joined the cast in August 2024.[4]
Principal photography got underway in Wales in August 2024 with filming locations including Angelsey, Caernarfon and Pwllheli.[5] [6]
Notes and References
- Web site: 'The Almond and the Seahorse' Filmmaker Celyn Jones to Direct 'Madfabulous' (EXCLUSIVE). Variety. 13 August 2024. May 8, 2024. Naman. Ramachandran.
- Web site: 'It's A Sin' Star Callum Scott Howells To Play Flamboyant Aristocrat Henry Paget In Film 'Madfabulous' . Deadline Hollywood. Andreas . Wiseman. 29 May 2024. 12 August 2024.
- Web site: It's a Sin star Callum Scott Howells lands next lead movie role. Digital Spy. 13 August 2024. Iona . Rowan. 1 June 2024.
- Web site: Bridgerton star Ruby Stokes confirmed for lead role in new period drama . Radio Times. Katelyn. Mensah. 22 August 2024. 12 August 2024.
- Web site: Rupert Everett And 'Bridgerton' Actor Ruby Stokes Join Alternative British Period Feature 'Madfabulous', Production Begins In Wales. Deadline Hollywood. Zac. Ntim. Andreas . Wiseman. August 12, 2024. 12 August 2024.
- Web site: Madfabulous film of Anglesey eccentric who ‘invented the selfie’ and blew £43m on perfume and pink poodles. Daily Post. 21 August 2024. Andrew. Forgrave. 17 August 2024.
