Gorgeous Trailer for 'Far from the Madding Crowd' with Carey Mulligan and Matthias Schoenaerts

The combination of Carey Mulligan, Matthias Schoenaerts (Rust and Bone) and director Thomas Vinterberg (The Hunt) on an adaptation of Thomas Hardy's 19th century novel Far from the Madding Crowd would seem like obvious Oscar bait. So it was a little disappointing that nothing had been seen from the film yet, certainly not on the festival circuit where it could have made an early impression. But those of us who have been waiting anxiously can now rest easy because the first trailer has been released and it is absolutely beautiful.

Mulligan takes the iconic role of Bathsheba Everdene, a beautiful and strong woman who captures the attention of three very different men. Schoenaerts plays the poor shepherd, Gabriel Oak; Tom Sturridge is the handsome soldier Francis Troy; and Michael Sheen is the wealthy farmer, William Boldwood. Along with the gorgeous cinematography by Charlotte Bruus Christensen, this brief footage captures the passion within each of these characters, contrast by the simplicity of the period. In other words, I can't wait for this one.

Far from the Madding Crowd opens May 1st 2015.


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First Look at Carey Mulligan and Matthias Schoenaerts in 'Far from the Madding Crowd'

After taking home the Jury Prize at Cannes for his gripping family drama The Celebration, Dogme 95 founder Thomas Vinterberg struggled to live up the expectations that came with it. That all changed earlier this year with the child abuse scandal drama The Hunt, which the Danish will put up as their Academy Award entry for Best Foreign Language Film. Vinterberg isn't sitting around to wait to see how that develops, and last month he began production on his adaptation of Thomas Hardy's classic novel, Far from the Madding Crowd, and now the first images for it have been released.

Starring Carey Mulligan, Matthias Schoenaerts, Michael Sheen, Juno Temple and Tom Sturridge, the film centers on Bathsheba Everdeen, a woman who is courted by three very different men: the gentle shepherd Gabriel Oak; the rich farmer William Boldwood; and the dashing soldier Frank Troy. Schoenaerts was great opposite Marion Cotillard in last year's Rust and Bone, and as Gabriel Oak his physical presence should match up well with Mulligan's gentle beauty.

No release date yet but expect to see Far from the Madding Crowd hit the festival circuit in 2014. [Empire]

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Juno Temple Joining Carey Mulligan in 'Far From the Madding Crowd'

As Dogme 95 founder Thomas Vinterberg's The Hunt hits art house theaters today with a bigger rollout to follow, the Danish filmmaker is already developing his follow-up. He's lined up Carey Mulligan to star in an adaptation of Thomas Hardys 19th century classic, Far From the Madding Crowd, and now he's found her a red hot co-star in Juno Temple.

The indie darling has already worked with the likes of Christopher Nolan, Gregg Araki, Robert Rodriguez, and Noah Baumbach, so she should be more than capable of handling Vinterberg's grueling process, which he developed alongside Lars von Trier. The story centers on the beautiful Bathsheba Everdene (Mulligan), who is courted by three very different men: Gabriel, a gentle shepherd; William Boldwood, a wealthy farmer; and Frank Troy, a dashing soldier.

If everything is worked out, Temple would be taking on the role of Fanny Robin, Troy's servant and possibly his true love. Matthias Schoenaerts (Rust and Bone) has apparently accepted an earlier offer to play Gabriel, while Matthew Goode may have turned down the part of Troy.

Vinterberg hopes to begin filming in September, and hopefully it'll be ready by the festival run early next year. [DailyMail]

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Last fall we learned that Dogme 95 founder and The Hunt director Thomas Vinterberg was taking on an adaptation of Thomas Hardy's classic novel, Far from the Madding Crowd. Even better, Carey Mulligan was circling the lead role of Bathsheba Everdene. While she hasn't been confirmed just yet, two other big names have entered the mix to join her.

Baz Bamigboye over at the DailyMail says that Rust and Bone star Matthias Schoenaerts has been offered the Gabriel role, while Stoker and Watchmen villain Matthew Goode is rumored for the part of Frank Troy. David Nicholls is penning the screenplay, which follows the courtship of Bathsheba by
three men: Gabriel, a gentle shepherd; William Boldwood, a wealthy farmer; and Frank Troy, a dashing soldier.

The schedules for all three are pretty tight, so it remains to be seen if any of this comes to pass. Vinterberg has said his version of the story won't be just another period piece, but will be "raw and revolutionary". With the cast he's trying to assemble, that certainly seems to be the case. 

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