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  • Kevin Macdonald’s next is true story-based The Iceman

    By Express News Service

    Oscar-winning filmmaker Kevin Macdonald has signed on to helm a feature film titled The Iceman with actor Joseph Fiennes attached to headline.

    Kevin MacdonaldWritten by Jeff Pope, The Iceman tells the true story of a Netherlands man named Wim Hof, who is best known for his breathing-focused workout in freezing temperatures called the Wim Hof Method.

    A married father of four, tragedy strikes for the entire family when Hof’s wife passes away. Working as a postman and struggling to make ends meet, the widower soon becomes hooked on the mental and spiritual practice of cold shock and breathing techniques in order to center himself and draw strength from within.

    The Genesius Pictures film is set to be produced by Debbie Gray and Joseph Fiennes. The film will begin shooting in November 2022. 

  • Kevin Macdonald to helm documentary on John Galliano

    By Express News Service

    Scottish filmmaker Kevin Macdonald, known for directing documentaries and features such as Touching the Void (2003), The Last King of Scotland (2006), State of Play (2009), Marley (2012), and The Mauritanian (2021), has a new subject to explore. The filmmaker will be directing a documentary based on the life of Britain’s iconic fashion designer John Galliano.

    The acclaimed fashion designer was caught controversy when he was suspended by his fashion company in 2011 due to anti-Semitic remarks. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the documentary hails from France-based production and distribution company, Newen Studios.

    Macdonald’s other directorial credits include How I Live Now (2013), Black Sea (2014), and Whitney (2018). His most recent release, The Mauritanian, starred Jodie Foster, Tahar Rahim, Shailene Woodley, and Benedict Cumberbatch.