Cannes Film Festival: Apple Swoops Tom Hiddleston and Willem Dafoe’s Promising Thriller 'Tenzing'

Published 05/15/2024, 12:53 AM CDT

In the ever-shifting landscape of cinema, box office success remains an enigma, eluding even the most seasoned predictors. Yet, amidst the uncertainty, one constant emerges: the undeniable allure of real-life narratives. From triumph to tragedy, these tales resonate with audiences, capturing the essence of human experience and consistently hitting the mark where it matters most - in the heart. And Apple seemed to have learned this lesson thoroughly as it swooped a winner at the Cannes Market.

From the Last Showgirl to The Apprentice, the Cannes Market was buzzing with anticipated movies. However, none seemed more buyable than the Tom Hiddleston and Willem Dafoe thriller. 

Cannes Market opens big with Tom Hiddleston and Willem Dafoe thriller

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While the Cannes Market does not have a red carpet adorned by the most revered celebrities like the Cannes Film Festival, it does have a barrage of cinematic masterpieces helmed by said revered celebrities on sale. This year, among the many awe-inducing titles, one was of Tom Hiddleston and Willem Dafoe's Tenzing. And having done their calculations right, Apple jumped up at the opportunity to secure the rights to the movie.

Amidst the starry Cannes, the price at which Apple secured this lustrous deal is still under the covers. However, it is not the only detail about the already buzzing flick that is yet to be unraveled. The movie, despite already flaunting names as great as that of Hiddleston and Dafoe in its cast, has yet to find its lead.

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As we await the heavy that will wear the crown of the lead, the movie, apart from its cast, already has several aspects that are sure to make it a money magnet if not an award winner.

How Tenzing can be the next big hit out of the Cannes Market?

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Underneath, the shiny layer that sports the name of Tom Hiddleston and Willem Dafoe is an even brighter one that holds the inspiring plot of the movie: the story of Sherpa Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary's Mount Everest summit in 1953. Two names etched in the history will now relive their tale in the cinematic landscape.

To make sure that the material is served due justice, Oscar-nominated Luke Davis has been made in charge of the script. Moreover, Jennifer Peedom, who won over both the world and the Sherpa community with her highly acclaimed documentary Sherpa, has exclusive rights to share the story of Sherpa Tenzing Norgay. If there is anything such as a remedy for success, perhaps this movie is it.

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What do you think of Tenzing? Let us know in the comments below.

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Aliza Siddiqui

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Meet Aliza Siddiqui, a Hollywood News reporter at Netflix Junkie. Her love affair with Hollywood began with Anne Hathaway and The Princess Diaries, but it was the thrilling climax of Don’t Look Up that cemented her infatuation with the industry and its filmmaking. Aliza's journey into entertainment reporting began with her time at Otakukart, where she wrote over a thousand articles.

Edited By: Itti Mahajan

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