Maggie Gyllenhaal's 'The Bride!' to premiere on HBO Max on May 22
Washington, May 16
Maggie Gyllenhaal's Gothic romance 'The Bride!' is set to premiere on HBO Max on May 22, with the film also scheduled for a linear HBO debut on May 23 at 8 pm ET.
The film, which reimagines the classic Frankenstein story, stars Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale in lead roles.
An ASL version of the movie will also be available on HBO Max, according to Deadline.
Released by Warner Bros. on February 26, 'The Bride!' follows "a lonely Frank (Bale) traveling to 1930s Chicago to ask groundbreaking scientist Dr Euphronious (Annette Bening) to create a companion for him."
The official synopsis adds, "The two revive a murdered young woman and The Bride (Buckley) is born," as quoted by Deadline.
"What ensues is beyond what either of them imagined: Murder! Possession! A radical cultural movement! And outlaw lovers in a wild and combustible romance!" the synopsis states.
Gyllenhaal directed the film from her own script. The cast also includes Jake Gyllenhaal and Penelope Cruz.
The film is produced by Emma Tillinger Koskoff, Talia Kleinhendler and Osnat Handelsman Keren, while Carla Raji, David Webb and Courtney Kivowitz serve as executive producers.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Maggie Gyllenhaal directing her brother Jake? That's going to be interesting dynamics on set! And Penelope Cruz too? Honestly, this is an incredible cast. The 1930s Chicago setting with 'radical cultural movement' and 'outlaw lovers' sounds like a wild ride 🎢
HBO Max premiere on May 22? I hope it streams globally soon after. We don't get enough Gothic romance in Indian cinema - Bollywood could take notes on mixing horror with romance like this 😄 Christian Bale is always a treat to watch.
I'm a bit tired of Frankenstein re-imaginings, but this one sounds genuinely different. 'Murder! Possession! A radical cultural movement!' - that synopsis is pure chaos and I love it. Also, shoutout to having an ASL version! 👏
Maggie Gyllenhaal as director? After 'The Lost Daughter', I'm genuinely excited about this! But I hope the story doesn't glorify the 'Frankenstein syndrome' too much - reviving the dead is a sensitive topic from a cultural perspective. Still, Christian Bale and Annette Bening in 1930s Chicago? Sign me up! 🎥
The Bride! - finally giving the bride character a proper story instead of just being the monster's victim. Jessie Buckley is insanely talented, and with Christian Bale as Frank, this could be a masterpiece. The 1930s Chicago setting is perfect for that dark romantic vibe.
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