Daniel Craig is seeking financing from Middle Eastern governments for a film project, including Qatar's interest in a James Bond connection. The project involves an adaptation of Shakespeare's 'Othello' set in an American Army barracks in Iraq. Gulf countries, particularly Qatar, are being courted for investment in the movie industry, with significant involvement from the Saudi government and plans for a studio complex in the United Arab Emirates.
Daniel Craig is trying to secure financing from Gulf governments for a planned movie adaptation of Othello set in Iraq — while Qatari officials are angling for the country to be part of future James Bond films. https://t.co/iwUN5QtKv0
Gulf money stars in Daniel Craig’s push to bring Othello to the big screen https://t.co/iwUN5QtKv0
“Over a third of the films included in the Cannes film festival’s selection last year were financed by the Saudi government, and the United Arab Emirates is building a massive studio complex.” https://t.co/AYTTQIpV2C
Daniel Craig is courting film financiers in Qatar and across the Middle East who may be interested in funding a passion project: an adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Othello”—set in an American Army barracks in Iraq, multiple sources told Semafor. https://t.co/yNLpN6DTpS
🟡 SCOOP: Daniel Craig is trying to secure financing for a passion project from Middle Eastern governments. As part of the talks, Qatar is also interested in a connection to the James Bond franchise, @lizrhoffman and @semaforben report. https://t.co/iwUN5QtcFs
Very fun / wild story: Gulf money stars in Daniel Craig’s push to bring Othello to the big screen https://t.co/vbzrtNMcut