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The wildness of the natural world exists in opposition to the careful curation of a television set, but on Netflix’s Bridgerton, the two work in tandem to create a colorful pastiche of a bygone era marked by opulence and beauty. In season one of the show, floral arrangements formed the backdrop for a storyline that gripped viewers with its passion and dramatic suspense; in season two, flowers emerged as a main character unto themselves, oftentimes mirroring costumes, offering suggestions on setting, leaving clues of what a given scene might reveal.
Will Hughes Jones, who led production design for season two, spoke to THR about the process of designing floral arrangements in collaboration with the show’s writers, florists, and costume and set designers; how England’s seasons impacted the use of artificial versus real flowers; and his observations on how flower trends have bloomed over time.
The wildness of the natural world exists in opposition to the careful curation of a television set, but on Netflix’s Bridgerton, the two work in tandem to create a colorful pastiche of a bygone era marked by opulence and beauty. In season one of the show, floral arrangements formed the backdrop for a storyline that gripped viewers with its passion and dramatic suspense; in season two, flowers emerged as a main character unto themselves, oftentimes mirroring costumes, offering suggestions on setting, leaving clues of what a given scene might reveal.
Will Hughes Jones, who led production design for season two, spoke to THR about the process of designing floral arrangements in collaboration with the show’s writers, florists, and costume and set designers; how England’s seasons impacted the use of artificial versus real flowers; and his observations on how flower trends have bloomed over time.
- 6/22/2022
- by Evan Nicole Brown
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Starring: Mia Wasikowska, Michael Fassbender, Judi Dench
Directed By: Cary Fukunaga
Clothes on Film were lucky enough to be invited to a special screening by Volkswagen See Film Differently of Jane Eyre (2011) at Haddon Hall, where much of the movie was shot doubling for Thornfield Hall in the novel. It is an extraordinary location framing a contently methodical love story. This is the beauty of Jane Eyre; conflict lies foremost with the central characters; the complex emotions which drive them.
Costume design by Michael O’Connor, Oscar winner for The Duchess in 2008 provides an impeccable gloss on the film. Characteristic of gothic Victorian dress circa 1840, no longer romantic but guarded and severe; it forms a constricting cord around Jane (Wasikowska) and Mr. Rochester (Fassbender) that intensifies sexual tension throughout. The colour palette is interesting too. In harmony with Will Hughes-Jones’ production design, clothing reflects the generally bleak, brown and blue hue of the seasons.
Directed By: Cary Fukunaga
Clothes on Film were lucky enough to be invited to a special screening by Volkswagen See Film Differently of Jane Eyre (2011) at Haddon Hall, where much of the movie was shot doubling for Thornfield Hall in the novel. It is an extraordinary location framing a contently methodical love story. This is the beauty of Jane Eyre; conflict lies foremost with the central characters; the complex emotions which drive them.
Costume design by Michael O’Connor, Oscar winner for The Duchess in 2008 provides an impeccable gloss on the film. Characteristic of gothic Victorian dress circa 1840, no longer romantic but guarded and severe; it forms a constricting cord around Jane (Wasikowska) and Mr. Rochester (Fassbender) that intensifies sexual tension throughout. The colour palette is interesting too. In harmony with Will Hughes-Jones’ production design, clothing reflects the generally bleak, brown and blue hue of the seasons.
- 9/9/2011
- by Chris Laverty
- Clothes on Film
After his suitably magnetic performance in Matthew Vaughn's brilliant mutant prequel X-Men: First Class, rising star Michael Fassbender will next be seen in a new adaptation of Charlotte Bronte's literary classic Jane Eyre.
Mia Wasikowska, who recently starred in Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland, plays the title role in this new movie, released in cinemas on September 9. Also in the cast of the period drama are Jamie Bell and Judi Dench.
A UK trailer (below) and poster (above) have been released, along with a synopsis and cast and crew details.
Official synopsis:
In a bold new feature version of Jane Eyre, director Cary Joji Fukunaga (Sin Nombre) and screenwriter Moira Buffini (Tamara Drewe) infuse a contemporary immediacy into Charlotte Brontë's timeless, classic story.
Mia Wasikowska (Alice in Wonderland) and Michael Fassbender (Inglourious Basterds) star in the iconic lead roles of the romantic drama, the heroine of which...
Mia Wasikowska, who recently starred in Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland, plays the title role in this new movie, released in cinemas on September 9. Also in the cast of the period drama are Jamie Bell and Judi Dench.
A UK trailer (below) and poster (above) have been released, along with a synopsis and cast and crew details.
Official synopsis:
In a bold new feature version of Jane Eyre, director Cary Joji Fukunaga (Sin Nombre) and screenwriter Moira Buffini (Tamara Drewe) infuse a contemporary immediacy into Charlotte Brontë's timeless, classic story.
Mia Wasikowska (Alice in Wonderland) and Michael Fassbender (Inglourious Basterds) star in the iconic lead roles of the romantic drama, the heroine of which...
- 6/22/2011
- by David Bentley
- The Geek Files
Focus Features has announced that production begins this week in the U.K. for the Focus and BBC Films collaboration "Jane Eyre" based on Charlotte Brontë.s classic novel. Cary Fukunaga ("Sin Nombre") is set to direct from a screenplay adaptation by Moira Buffini.
Mia Wasikowska, fresh from the success of Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland," is set to star as the title character. In the story, Jane Eyre (Wasikowska) leaves Thornfield House where she works as a governess for Edward Rochester ("Inglourious Basterds'" Michael Fassbender. Soon, Jane will return to Mr. Rochester and confront the terrible secret that the wealthy man is hiding.
The supporting cast and crew are topnotch! According to Focus:
The supporting cast includes Jamie Bell (of Focus. September release "The Eagle of the Ninth"), Academy Award winner Judi Dench, Holliday Grainger (of the upcoming "Bel Ami" with Robert Pattinson), Golden Globe Award winner...
Mia Wasikowska, fresh from the success of Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland," is set to star as the title character. In the story, Jane Eyre (Wasikowska) leaves Thornfield House where she works as a governess for Edward Rochester ("Inglourious Basterds'" Michael Fassbender. Soon, Jane will return to Mr. Rochester and confront the terrible secret that the wealthy man is hiding.
The supporting cast and crew are topnotch! According to Focus:
The supporting cast includes Jamie Bell (of Focus. September release "The Eagle of the Ninth"), Academy Award winner Judi Dench, Holliday Grainger (of the upcoming "Bel Ami" with Robert Pattinson), Golden Globe Award winner...
- 3/23/2010
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
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