Richard Linklater updates progress on musical film Merrily We Roll Along at Zurich Film Festival
Director Richard Linklater discussed the production schedule for his upcoming musical adaptation of Merrily We Roll Along during a conversation at the Zurich Film Festival.
Filming timeline spans two decades
Linklater stated that the project will be shot in nine distinct sections over a twenty-year period. He confirmed that filming for the fourth section is scheduled to begin within a few months. The production aims to conclude with a final screening around the year 2040.
Public nature changes approach
The filmmaker noted that this project differs significantly from his previous long-term film Boyhood because of its public profile. Unlike the anonymous production of Boyhood, Linklater must address questions about the musical every year while it is being made. The high visibility of a Stephen Sondheim adaptation requires him to provide regular progress reports to the audience.
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