Nicole Kidman Thinks The Northman is Director's Most Epic Movie Yet
Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman says that she thinks filmmaker Robert Eggers’ The Northman is his most epic film yet. In a career that has spanned nearly thirty years, Kidman has made a name for herself as one of Hollywood’s biggest stars. The fifty-four-year-old has worked with some of cinema’s greatest filmmakers, and for years, her and now ex-husband Tom Cruise were seen as the ultimate high profile couple. Most recently, Kidman’s Oscar-nominated turn as comedian Lucille Ball has been followed up with a role in The Northman.
Set in Iceland in 895, The Northman tells the story of Amleth (Alexander Skarsgard), a young prince whose father, King Aurvandill War-Raven (Ethan Hawke) is killed by his brother, Fjolnir (Claes Bang). Aurvandill’s kingdom is subsequently taken by Fjolnir, resulting in the disappearance of Amleth’s mother, Queen Gudrun (Kidman), and forcing the escaped Amleth to live in exile. Vowing revenge for his father’s death, Amleth’s quest is a harrowing one, filled with the sort of apocalyptic brooding that has colored Eggers’ filmography to date. At present, the film has received plenty of critical praise, leading some to already wonder if this could be 2022’s earliest Oscar contender.
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While it’s not unusual to see Kidman in a highly acclaimed production, a film like The Northman doesn’t come along that often. Eggers continues to prove to audiences and critics alike that his brand of filmmaking is well worth paying attention to, and The Northman just might be the film that takes his career to the next level. Kidman seems to believe that this is the case, calling The Northman Eggers’ most epic work yet. During an interview
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