Arthur's Whisky
Directed byStephen Cookson
Screenplay byAlexis Zegerman
Produced by
  • Stephen Cookson
  • Pippa Cross
  • Peter Keegan
Starring
CinematographyDavid Mackie
Edited byWilliam Webb
Music byDavid Newman
Production
companies
  • CK Films
  • CrossDay Productions Filmology Finance
Release date
  • 1 January 2024 (2024-01-01)
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

Arthur's Whisky is a 2024 British comedy film starring Diane Keaton, Patricia Hodge and Lulu. It is directed and produced by Stephen Cookson from a script by Alexis Zegerman. It premiered in the UK on Sky Cinema on 1 January 2024.

Premise

Recently widowed Joan (Hodge) discovers that her late husband invented an Elixir of Eternal Youth and shares it with two friends Linda (Keaton) and Susan (Lulu). However, are the three women still equipped to be youthful in the modern world?[1][2]

Cast

Production

The film is produced by Stephen Cookson and Peter Keegan at CK Films and Pippa Cross at CrossDay Productions. Cookson also directs, with the screenplay written by Alexis Zegerman. Executive producers include Jack Christian, D.J. McPherson and Leighton Lloyd.[3][4]

Casting

Diane Keaton was linked with the film in January 2023.[5] In May 2023, Patricia Hodge, Lulu, David Harewood as well as Lawrence Chaney and Boy George were added to the cast.[6][7] Lulu helped recruit Boy George for the role whilst he was doing a residency in Las Vegas.[8]

Filming

Principal photography took place in 2023 with filming locations including Walton-on-Thames, in England.[9][10]

Release

It premiered in the UK on Sky Cinema on 1 January 2024.[11]

References

  1. ↑ Ritman, Alex (3 May 2023). "Diane Keaton to Lead Comedy 'Arthur's Whiskey' Alongside Patricia Hodge, David Harewood". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  2. ↑ "First Look of Arthur's Whisky, a coming-of-age story with a twist starring Diane Keaton, Patricia Hodge and Lulu". SkyGROUP. 17 May 2023. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  3. ↑ "Arthur's Whiskey". Comedy.co.uk. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  4. ↑ Ntim, Zac (3 May 2023). "Boy George, David Harewood, Lulu & Patricia Hodge Join Diane Keaton In 'Arthur's Whisky'; Arclight To Launch Sales At Cannes". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  5. ↑ Hopewell, John (10 January 2023). "Jon Hamm, Vanessa Hudgens, Diane Keaton Movies from SPI International Swooped on by EO Media (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  6. ↑ Macdonald, Siobahn (23 May 2023). "Lulu, Lawrence Chaney and Boy George to star in Arthur's Whiskey alongside Diane Keaton". Daily Record.
  7. ↑ Ramachandran, Naman (3 May 2023). "Diane Keaton, Boy George, Lulu, David Harewood, Patricia Hodge in 'Arthur's Whisky': Arclight Films to Launch Sales at Cannes". Variety. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  8. ↑ Rutkowsky, Laura (5 January 2024). "Patricia Hodge and Lulu talk ageing and friendship on Arthur's Whisky set". Rsdio Times. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  9. ↑ Galuppo, Mia (16 May 2023). "Diane Keaton Finds the Secret of Youth in 'Arthur's Whiskey' First-Look Image". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  10. ↑ Shoard, Catherine (5 May 2023). "'God, life is so strange': Diane Keaton on dogs, doors, wine and why she's 'really fancy". The Guardian. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  11. ↑ Hibbs, James (5 December 2023). "Sky confirms Christmas 2023 TV schedule including The Lazarus Project". Radio Times. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
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