Dominic Cooke to Direct 'John Daniel'; Cornerstone Takes Worldwide Sales
Cornerstone has acquired worldwide sales rights to the Genesius Pictures production ahead of the American Film Market, with shooting set for mid-2027.
Dominic Cooke has been set to direct John Daniel, with Cornerstone acquiring worldwide sales rights to the film ahead of the American Film Market, according to Variety.
Alexi Kaye Campbell wrote the screenplay. The film is a Genesius Pictures production in association with Edward Film Company, and Debbie Gray produces.
John Daniel is in pre-production, with principal photography scheduled to begin in the U.K. in mid-2027. Motion capture and VFX will be used for the gorilla's performance, with visual effects by Axio World.
Cooke's previous films were On Chesil Beach in 2017 and The Courier in 2020. The story is inspired by home movie footage and photographs recorded by locals in Uley, Gloucestershire between 1918 and 1922.
Quick answers
Who is directing John Daniel?
Dominic Cooke is directing the film, from a screenplay by Alexi Kaye Campbell.
When does filming start on John Daniel?
Principal photography is scheduled to begin in the U.K. in mid-2027.
Who is handling sales for John Daniel?
Cornerstone has acquired worldwide sales rights to the film ahead of the American Film Market.