Antonio Banderas to Play Hernán Cortés in Utopai's 'Cortés'
Banderas stars as Hernán Cortés in Utopai Studios' AI-focused film 'Cortés,' directed by Paul Mignot and now in production in Paris.
Antonio Banderas will star as Hernán Cortés in the feature film 'Cortés' from Utopai Studios, according to Variety.
The film is directed by Paul Mignot and written by Nicholas Kazan. It is currently in production in Paris.
'Cortés' is a co-production between Utopai and Ex Machina Studios, which will co-finance the project. Utopai will lead sales and distribution in the U.S., Canada, Asia, the Middle East and Africa, while Ex Machina will lead sales and distribution across most of Europe, Latin America, Australia and New Zealand. The film is set for release sometime next year.
Background
Last year, 'Cortés' was one of Utopai's first slated projects upon its rebrand as an entertainment studio, with production designer Kirk Petruccelli originally set to make his directorial debut. Banderas is coming off his turn as Anthony Bourdain's mentor José Vatel in A24's 'Tony.'
Quick answers
Who stars in 'Cortés'?
Antonio Banderas stars as Hernán Cortés.
When will 'Cortés' be released?
The film is set for release sometime next year.
Where is 'Cortés' being filmed?
It is currently in production in Paris.