by Spencer Coile
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I didn't mean to spook you all with that title-- I know many of us are still mourning La Bening's Oscar snub for 20th Century Women. But I come to you with good film tidings.
For those of you musical lovers out there looking to get a new fix, look no further. Holy Motors director Leos Carax is coming back in 2018 with his new film, a musical no less, titled Annette. And it gets even better...
Coming off the heels of three Oscar wins between Manchester by the Sea and The Salesman, Amazon Studios has acquired U.S. distribution rights to Carax's English-language debut.
Very little is known of the project thus far, other than that it will star Adam Driver and Rihanna. Rooney Mara was originally attached but dropped due to scheduling conflicts. It tells the story of stand-up comedian (I'm assuming Driver) who is suffering the recent loss of his wife, a renowned opera singer. He turns to his two year-old daughter who has a surprising gift to share with her father.
Even with this sliver of information, be keenly optimistc. Let us speculate and ask the necessary questions: A musical from Carax? What is Rihanna doing here? Will Driver still sport a heinous mustache? Will this be the kindred spirit to The Lovers on the Bridge? (These questions are swirling in my brain right now, and it's making me giddy with anticipation.)
Are you ready for the return of Leos Carax?