"From treatments of classic novels, to sequels, threequels and pandemics - it's shaping up to be a great year in cinema already"
"Classic novels Wuthering Heights and Frankenstein will get the big screen treatment, directed by Emerald Fennel and Maggie Gyllenhaal respectively."
"Elsewhere, disaster movies are all the rage, while Irish talent is set to make a big impact. Jessie Buckley is being tipped for an Oscar for her role in Hamnet, and Eve Hewson is set to star in Steven Spielberg's next film inspired by Americans' obsession with UFOs."
Major novel adaptations are scheduled, with Wuthering Heights and Frankenstein receiving big-screen treatments directed by Emerald Fennel and Maggie Gyllenhaal respectively. The film slate includes sequels, threequels and pandemic-themed stories alongside a resurgence of disaster movies. Irish performers are positioned for high-profile recognition, with Jessie Buckley tipped for an Oscar for her role in Hamnet. Eve Hewson is cast in Steven Spielberg's upcoming film that draws on American fascination with UFOs. The mix of classic-literature retellings, franchise continuations, topical disaster narratives, and rising Irish talent points to a diverse and high-profile cinematic season.
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