The War Magician movie production status is currently Development
March 16, 2021 • Story selection and rights acquired; idea being crafted into usable script; financing and casting attachments sought; aiming for 'greenlight' Jurassic World: Dominion director Colin Trevorrow is on-board to helm.
Benedict Cumberbatch will play the titular British hero Jasper Maskelyne, the magician whose illusions helped the allied forces fight against the Nazis during World War II.
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Plot: What's the story about?
A patriotic British stage magician volunteers his illusionist abilities to help battle the Nazis. After proving his potential value to skeptical commanders, he and a few cohorts are sent to North Africa, where British troops are being pounded by Gen. Rommel. He helps halt Rommel's charge through a campaign of deception. He camouflages a key British-occupied harbor by creating a bogus one that bears the brunt of nightly bombing raids; shields troops in the Suez Canal through a system of anti-aircraft searchlights and mirrors that blind Nazi pilots; and camouflages British weaponry and uses props to give the appearance of a stronger fighting force.
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Who stars in The War Magician: Cast List
Benedict Cumberbatch ... Jasper Maskelyne
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Who's making The War Magician: Crew List
A look at the The War Magician behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Colin Trevorrow last directed Jurassic World Dominion and The Book of Henry. The film's writer Gary Whitta last wrote Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and After Earth.
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Bob CooperTony Eldridge
Richard Saperstein
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Production: What we know about The War Magician?
Key Facts
- Jurassic World: Dominion director Colin Trevorrow has signed on to helm the film (3/16/2021).
- Planning to shoot in locations throughout Europe and the Middle East (Variety, 12/8/15).
Filming Timeline
- 2021 - March: The film was set to Development status.
Jurassic World: Dominion director Colin Trevorrow is on-board to helm.
- 2015 - December: The film was set to Development status.
Benedict Cumberbatch now attached to star. StudioCanal on board to finance and distribute in its territories.
- 2012 - February: The film was set to Development status.
The War Magician Release Date: When is the film coming out?
The War Magician is coming out as a release To Be Announced (TBA). There are 9,434 other movies coming out on the same date, including The Rosie Project, Shrek 5 and Sesame Street.