An Ideal Wife
An Ideal Wife
An Ideal Wife is an upcoming British-Australian biographical film directed by Sophie Hyde. It explores the sexual awakening writer Constance Lloyd experiences after finding out her husband, Oscar Wilde, was homosexual. It stars Emilia Clarke as Constance Lloyd.
Premise
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| Directed by | Sophie Hyde |
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Release date | TBD |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
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Once a partner of equal standing in her husband Oscar's esteemed life, Constance Wilde now finds herself relegated to its outskirts. Fatigued by her maternal responsibilities and sensing exclusion from Oscar's social circles, she becomes a mere spectacle in the shadow of his ego. When Oscar's unfaithfulness puts their delicate marriage at risk, Constance perceives a chance for self-discovery. Upon encountering Arthur Humphreys, a potential publisher for Oscar, Constance resolves to rediscover her identity, shedding societal norms. The film delves into a fervent and daring ménage à trois, portraying Constance's pursuit of self-realization as she breaks away from the overshadowing brilliance of Oscar, choosing to embrace life on her own terms.[1]
Cast
Emilia Clarke as Constance Lloyd
Pre-production
On October 31st, 2022, Emilia Clarke was cast as the lead role of Constance Lloyd.[2]
In September 2023, it was announced that Screen Australia would provide funding support for the film.[3]
References
- ↑ "Embankment Films | An Ideal Wife". embankmentfilms.com. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
- ↑ Ravindran, Elsa Keslassy, Manori; Keslassy, Elsa; Ravindran, Manori (2022-10-31). "Emilia Clarke to Play Oscar Wilde's Wife and Irish Author, Constance Lloyd, in Sophie Hyde's 'An Ideal Wife' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
- ↑ Rosser, Michael (2023-09-25T13:23:00+01:00). "'An Ideal Wife', 'The Fox' among projects to receive $6.4m Screen Australia funding". Screen. Retrieved 2023-12-26. Check date values in:
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