Coen brothers discuss potential Minneapolis reunion film at Lyon festival
Joel and Ethan Coen spoke about possible new projects set in Minneapolis while receiving career tributes at the Lumiere Film Festival in Lyon.
Festival tribute and hometown plans
The directors received a career honor during the event in France. They mentioned having several story ideas that would return to their native city. Neither brother has finalized a plot or narrative for these upcoming projects yet.
Crew members and past films
Ethan Coen noted they missed working with specific crew people from previous shoots. The brothers previously filmed Fargo in 1996 and A Serious Man in 2009 there. Joel added that some story concepts have already started to develop on their own.
Response to Frances McDormand
Actor Frances McDormand urged the pair to finish an unofficial trilogy during the ceremony. Joel joked about accommodating her wish to see a new film in that setting. The directors will decide if they can fit this request into their schedule.
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