Mia Wasikowska and Robert Pattinson were initially cast as Liz and Samuel in the 2016 psychological western Brimstone. Still, they were both replaced by Dakota Fanning and Kit Harington just before filming began.
Wasikowska’s departure was due to “unforeseen personal circumstances,” while Pattinson withdrew after one of the film’s financiers pulled out, leaving the production nearly bankrupt.
Guy Pearce’s Commitment: A Decisive Factor in Brimstone’s Production
The situation was further complicated when Guy Pearce, who had already been cast as the Reverend, took a huge risk by flying to Europe to begin filming even though the financing was not yet fully secured. Pearce was determined to play the role, and his presence was ultimately a deciding factor in securing the rest of the budget.
Within days of Wasikowska’s departure, Fanning was cast as Liz. However, Pattinson’s replacement was not as straightforward.
Harington was initially unavailable, but he was eventually able to cut his holiday short and fly to the set. He only had a few days to prepare for filming, but he did a great job in the role.
Robert Pattinson’s Regrets: Withdrawing From Brimstone
In a 2017 interview, Pattinson said he had withdrawn from the film because he thought it would be canceled after Wasikowska left.
He also said his schedule was too tight because of his involvement in The Lost City of Z (2016). Pattinson admitted that it was “his own, stupid fault” for withdrawing from the film, and he said that he regretted not doing it.
Carice van Houten and Guy Pearce met on the set of the film Brimstone and began dating shortly thereafter.
They welcomed their son, Monte Pearce, in 2016, just five days before the film’s premiere at the Venice Film Festival. Director Martin Koolhoven affectionately nicknamed the newborn “the Brimbaby.”
Carice van Houten was born on September 5, 1976, and Guy Pearce was born on October 5, 1967, making an age difference of approximately nine years between them.
Dakota Fanning Stuns in Sequined Gown at Venice Film Festival
Dakota Fanning shimmered in a custom Miu Miu iridescent paillettes floor-length dress featuring embellished spaghetti straps and an accentuated black tie waist(Credit: WENN)
In September 2016, Dakota Fanning promoted the 2016 psychological western film Brimstone at the 73rd annual Venice Film Festival.
Dakota Fanning encountered a minor issue with the back ribbon, prompting her glam team to join her on the red carpet and address the concern(Credit: WENN)
The then-22-year-old Effie Gray actress quite literally shone among the crowd because she wore a heavily sequined gown.
The Miu Miu gown is a simple spaghetti-strapped A-line gown with a short train. The simplicity of its silhouette is offset by a generous application of silvery white sequins, which give the dress a holographic look.
This dress is hard to ignore, given its attention-grabbing panache. Dakota also had a slight problem with the back ribbon and had her glam team come over to the red carpet to fix it for her. While her feet weren’t readily visible, she wore a pair of Gucci shoes for the event.
Dakota Fanning’s departure from her usual style was evident with a half up, half down hairstyle at the 73rd Venice Film Festival premiere of “Brimstone” in Italy on September 3, 2016 (Credit: WENN)
What do you think of this gown? Is it too much or just right for the actress?
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