The Huntsman: Winter's War[1] is an upcoming American dark fantasy action-adventure film, and is a spin-off (specifically a prequel and sequel) to Snow White and the Huntsman, based on the characters from the German fairy tale "Snow White" compiled by the Brothers Grimm, as well as "The Snow Queen" by Hans Christian Andersen. It is the directing debut of Cedric Nicolas-Troyan, who acted as visual effects supervisor on the first film, and is written by Craig Mazin, Martin Solibakke and Evan Spiliotopoulos. The film stars Chris Hemsworth, Charlize Theron, Sam Claflin and Nick Frost reprising their roles, along with newcomers Emily Blunt, Jessica Chastain and Colin Morgan. Principal photography began on April 6, 2015. The film is scheduled to be released on April 22, 2016.
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Plot
Long before the evil Queen Ravenna was thought vanquished by Snow White's blade, she watched silently as her sister, Freya, suffered a heartbreaking betrayal and fled their kingdom. With Freya's ability to freeze any enemy, the young Ice Queen has spent decades in a remote wintry palace raising a legion of deadly Huntsmen – including Eric and warrior Sara – only to find that her prized two defied her one demand: forever harden your hearts to love.When Freya learns of her sister's demise, she summons her remaining soldiers to bring the Magic Mirror home to the only sorceress left who can harness its power. But once she resurrects Ravenna from the Mirror's golden depths, the wicked sisters threaten this enchanted land with twice the darkness it's ever seen. Now, their amassing army shall prove unbeatable unless the banished Huntsmen who broke their Queen's cardinal rule can fight their way back to one another.
Cast
- Chris Hemsworth as Eric, the Huntsman
- Conrad Khan as Young Eric
- Charlize Theron as Ravenna, the Evil Queen
- Emily Blunt as Freya, the Ice Queen
- Jessica Chastain as Sara, the Warrior, Eric's lover
- Niamh Walter as Young Sara
- Sam Claflin as William, the son of Duke Hammond, Snow White's lover.
- Colin Morgan as the Duke of Blackwood, Freya's lover.[2]
- Nick Frost as Nion
- Sheridan Smith as Mrs. Bromwyn
- Rob Brydon as Gryff
- Alexandra Roach as Doreena
- Sope Dirisu as Tull
- Sam Hazeldine as Liefr
- Madeleine Worrall as Eric's Mother
Production
A sequel to Snow White and the Huntsman was planned, with director Rupert Sanders in talks to return.[citation needed] However, in August 2012, it was announced in the aftermath of the scandal involving Sanders cheating on his wife with actress Kristen Stewart after their involvement with the first film, the sequel was shelved, and a spin-off film concentrating on the Huntsman was planned instead, which would not star Stewart.[3] Universal announced a few days later that they were not shelving the sequel.[4] Another report stated that Universal authorized a sequel[5] with Stewart set to reprise her role, but without Sanders to return as the director because of the scandal.[6] A script was written and production was set to begin at some point in 2013,[5] with the film to be released in 2015.[7] In September 2013, Chris Hemsworth said that he did not know anything about a sequel while speaking to the E! television network.[8] On June 4, 2014, Deadline reported that Frank Darabont, Gavin O'Connor and Andrés Muschietti were on the shortlist to direct a sequel.[9] On June 26, 2014, Deadline confirmed that Darabont was in talks to direct the sequel.[10]On July 31, 2014, it was announced that the film would be a prequel titled The Huntsman, which would not star Stewart as Snow White.[11] On January 16, 2015, it was announced that Darabont had exited the film after he parted with Universal.[12] Hemsworth and Theron would return for the film, while Emily Blunt was being circled for the role.[12] On January 20, 2015, it was confirmed that VFX specialist Cedric Nicolas-Troyan was set to direct the film, whose last draft was written by Darabont, following drafts by Craig Mazin and Evan Spiliotopoulos.[13] On February 24, 2015, Jessica Chastain was set to star in the film, Nick Frost would also be back for his previous role, while Emily Blunt who had been rumored to be interested finally closed a deal to star as well.[14] On March 18, 2015, it was revealed that Sheridan Smith, Rob Brydon and Alexandra Roach were added to the cast to play dwarves alongside Frost's character Nion.[15] TheWrap confirmed on May 7, 2015 that Sam Claflin would return as William in the sequel.[16]
Filming
The refectory at Waverley Abbey with fake vines and rubble added for use as a film set for The Huntsman: Winter's War.
Release
On July 31, 2014, Universal Pictures announced the film's release date was April 22, 2016.[11]Marketing
On November 16, 2015, Universal Pictures unveiled four new character posters for the film, along with the film's new title, The Huntsman: Winter's War.[22] 3 days later, on November 18, 2015, the first official trailer of the film was released, along with two additional teaser posters.[23]
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