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Sydney Morning Herald
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
‘Curious' Winton approves of script for newly announced Riders film
If there's a way to describe Tim Winton's reaction to the news his 30-year-old book The Riders will be filmed starring Brad Pitt, it's cautiously optimistic. 'I've been around so long I'm very unlikely to get excited about these things,' the famed West Australian novelist says. 'But I'd be lying if I said I wasn't curious.' It was revealed last week production company A24 had won a bidding war over the script adapting Winton's 1994 Booker Prize-shortlisted novel. It will be directed by Edward Berger (Conclave, All Quiet on the Western Front) with Ridley Scott among producers, with shooting starting across Europe in early 2026. The uncanny story of an Australian man searching for his missing wife and child across Western Europe was written when Winton returned home after a period living in Ireland, France and Greece. Winton tells WAtoday it was optioned for film within days of publication, so the quest to bring it to film has now taken three decades, with three directors previously named, and actors involved at times including Sam Worthington, Ronan Keating, Luke Hemsworth and Richard E. Grant. He reflects that when he and his wife left Australia in their twenties for the period in question, they had in tow their first son who turned three on the day they left.
The Age
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
‘Curious' Winton approves of script for newly announced Riders film
If there's a way to describe Tim Winton's reaction to the news his 30-year-old book The Riders will be filmed starring Brad Pitt, it's cautiously optimistic. 'I've been around so long I'm very unlikely to get excited about these things,' the famed West Australian novelist says. 'But I'd be lying if I said I wasn't curious.' It was revealed last week production company A24 had won a bidding war over the script adapting Winton's 1994 Booker Prize-shortlisted novel. It will be directed by Edward Berger (Conclave, All Quiet on the Western Front) with Ridley Scott among producers, with shooting starting across Europe in early 2026. The uncanny story of an Australian man searching for his missing wife and child across Western Europe was written when Winton returned home after a period living in Ireland, France and Greece. Winton tells WAtoday it was optioned for film within days of publication, so the quest to bring it to film has now taken three decades, with three directors previously named, and actors involved at times including Sam Worthington, Ronan Keating, Luke Hemsworth and Richard E. Grant. He reflects that when he and his wife left Australia in their twenties for the period in question, they had in tow their first son who turned three on the day they left.
Irish Daily Star
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Star
Brad Pitt set to film new thriller in Ireland
A number of exciting projects are reported to be filming in Ireland this year, and locals should keep their eyes peeled for A-list celebrities. Hollywood actor Brad Pitt is joining the cast of The Riders, a film created by Edward Berger and adapted from a novel by Tim Winton of the same name. Being that the 1994 story is predominantly set in Ireland, as well as other parts of Europe, fans immediately wondered whether filming would also take place on Irish soil. And it seems likely, as Deadline reported that the movie will begin production early next year and shoot 'in multiple locations across Europe.' Read More Related Articles Melania Trump shows true colors with 3-word command to Donald at Pope's funeral Read More Related Articles Trump is 'overwhelmed and distracted' after 100 days as POTUS, expert says The story of The Riders follows Fred Scully, who purchases a dilapidated farmhouse in Ireland, to conclude two years of traveling Europe. Scully plans to settle there with his wife, Jennifer, and his daughter, Billie. While Scully renovates the old cottage, while Jennifer goes to Australia to liquidate their assets, with Billie accompanying her. Scully is shattered when his 7-year-old daughter returns home from Australia, and his wife is nowhere to be found. In the novel, Scully and his wife buy an old cottage in Ireland (Image:) Deadline wrote: 'There is no note, no explanation, not so much as a word from Jennifer, and the shock has left Billie speechless. In that instant, Scully's life falls to pieces.' Scully will of course be played by Brad Pitt, but there is no word on who will play his wife or child. However, it was revealed that Gladiator director, Ridley Scott, is set to produce the film along with Michael Pruss. The Riders is set to be an explosive film, full of mystery and thrill. It remains unclear what part of Ireland might be the backdrop for the movie. In the movie, Scully and Billie will travel through Europe, searching for Jennifer, which will inevitably lead to filming in various locations. Pitt is no stranger to Ireland and has spent time there in the past. He filmed several scenes for the 1997 movie The Devil's Own in Co Louth and spoke about his love for the country. 'I do love it [Ireland], it's so beautiful,' he said in an interview with Today FM in 2023. 'I actually would love to have a spot there one day.' Next month, Pitt stars in a new F1 blockbuster with Irish actor Kerry Condon. The actor reportedly had a hand in creating the biggest Netflix series of the year, Adolescence. Pitt's production company Plan B Entertainment helped to make the series. For the latest local news and features on Irish America, visit our homepage here .
New Indian Express
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Brad Pitt to unite with Conclave director Edward Berger for his next film
Deadline . The film is said to be an adaptation of Tim Winton's novel The Riders . The story of The Riders follows Fred Scully, who ends up in Ireland with his wife, Jennifer, and his daughter, Billie. Scully spends a while renovating a dilapidated farmhouse he bought while Jennifer goes to Australia to liquidate their assets, with Billie accompanying her. Scully is shattered to discover that only his daughter got back from Australia, and his wife is nowhere to be found. Brad Pitt is set to star as Scully in the film. Edward Berger is known for directing the World War I drama All Quiet on the Western Front and the papal thriller Conclave . He has also directed the miniseries Patrick Melrose , with Benedict Cumberbatch as the titular character. The film is set to start production in 2026, with shooting set to happen across Europe. Brad Pitt will next be seen in F1 (2025), which is directed by Joseph Kosinski. Kosinski is known for directing Top Gun: Maverick . Pitt is also set to reprise his role as Cliff Booth in The Continuing Adventures of Cliff Booth . Cliff Booth is a character he portrayed in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood . The Continuing Adventures of Cliff Booth for Netflix, from a script by Tarantino.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Brad Pitt's new film 'The Riders' announced
Hollywood star Brad Pitt has collaborated with 'Concalve' fame director Edward Berger on 'The Riders'. As per The Hollywood Reporter, 'The Riders' is based on Tim Winton's novel of the same name, which was shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 1995 and follows a man who travels around Europe with his daughter looking for their wife and mother who has gone missing. David Kajganich is adapting for the screen. Ridley Scott is producing via his Scott Free banner with Michael Pruss. Kajganich will also produce alongside Berger's nine hours banner and Pitt, Jeremy Kleiner and Dede Gardner for Plan B Entertainment. The project will go on floors in early 2026 in Europe. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like [Click Here] - 2025 Top Trending Search - Local network access Esseps Learn More Undo Berger, Kajganich and Scott Free previously worked with on AMC series The Terror. Pitt was last seen opposite George Clooney in the action comedy Wolfs and will next be seen in Formula One movie F1, both out via Apple. Berger, one of Hollywood's most sought-after directors, was last in theaters with the Vatican-set drama Conclave and recently wrapped the Netflix mystery The Ballad of a Small Player.
