EXCLUSIVE: Dee Rees has been set to direct The Kyd’s Exquisite Follies, a musical fantasy that is based on her own original script
is set to compose the music, with Lucasfilm’s Industrial Light & Magic creating the film’s visual effects. Endeavor Content is repping the project. Rees most recently wrappedThe filmmaker announced herself as a voice to watch with her Sundance debut, and I watched her wage what was then an uphill battle to get awards season attention for her Netflix filmand she was a shot of life in every appearance she made.
“I was inspired by the AfroPunk and SteamFunk scenes and want to re-imagine the whole Follies genre for today, lift it out of the problematic tropes of the past and invest it with a queer, edgy energy,” Rees said. “My favorite musical as a kid growing up was, but ironically I generally hated musicals. Which is why I wanted to take this on and write something original —to try and do something unexpected with the form—make a musical for people who hate musicals.
Said Elwes: “The team we are assembling is a testament to Dee’s genius screenplay that creates a world we’ve never seen before but is truly inspiring. Her creativity has no limit and it’s my privilege to work with her on a movie that destined to be an instant classic.”Santigold is the singer, songwriter and record producer who has released four albums and contributed to movie soundtracks that include. She has collaborated with such artists as Jay-Z, Kanye West, Pharrell and Diplo.
“It is such an honor to be working with Dee on this project,” Santigold said. “She has such a fresh and distinct voice and vision, I am continuously blown away by the breadth of her talent. We’ve been having so much fun weaving the soundscape for this beautiful world she’s dreamed up, and are equally keen to leap recklessly between genres, instruments, and vocal styles. It’s a dream collaboration in that sense.
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