The Last Druid is an upcoming historical drama film directed by William Eubank from a script written by Phil Gawthorne, Carlyle Eubank and William Eubank. It stars Russell Crowe, Rose Leslie, Andreas Pietschmann, and Daniel Zovatto.
| The Last Druid | |
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| Directed by | William Eubank |
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| Cinematography | Agustin Claramunt |
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| Distributed by | Amazon MGM Studios |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Premise
editA Celtic elder living in a secluded Druid stronghold in the mountains of Caledonia must take up arms to protect his family and people from the invading Roman army.[1]
Cast
editProduction
editIn October 2024, it was announced that Will Eubank would direct The Last Druid, from a script he co-wrote with Phil Gawthorne and Carlyle Eubank with Russell Crowe set to star.[2] In November 2024, Amazon MGM Studios bought select international distribution rights for the film.[4] In May 2026, Rose Leslie, Andreas Pietschmann, and Daniel Zovatto joined the cast.[3]
Filming
editPrincipal photography was announced as scheduled to begin on June 8, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain and the Canary Islands, Spain.[3] The film is produced by AGC Studios, 42, CAA Media Finance, and Nostromo Pictures S.L.[1][5][6]
In late May 2026, the Catalonia Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Food issued a production halt order at the set in Serra de Collserola until compliance with regulations regarding the 2025 Catalonia swine fever outbreak are guaranteed.[7][8][9] The entire Collserola Natural Park is currently closed to the public and requires wild boar countermeasures, in order to prevent the spread of the African swine fever virus.[10][11] Officials in nearby Sant Cugat del Vallès cited the film when requesting that restrictions be removed for public use of the park while the Agrarian Association of Young Farmers has called for a total suspension of the film from this area during the outbreak.[12][13]
References
edit- 1 2 "The Last Druid - Imagem Films Mx". Image Latam Movies (Press release) (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved May 17, 2026.
- 1 2 Wiseman, Andreas (October 31, 2024). "Russell Crowe, 25 Years After 'Gladiator', To Battle The Roman Empire Once More In 'The Last Druid'; AGC, Range & CAA Media Finance Launching For AFM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Wiseman, Andreas (May 16, 2026). "Rose Leslie, Andreas Pietschmann & Daniel Zovatto Join Russell Crowe In 'The Last Druid'; 'Gladiator' Star To Battle Roman Empire Again From June — Cannes Market". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
- ↑ Wiseman, Andreas (November 12, 2024). "Russell Crowe Action Pic 'The Last Druid', His Return To Battle The Roman Empire, Pre-Sells Around The World For AGC Including To Amazon In Key Territories". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
- ↑ "The Last Druid - Nostromo Pictures". Nostromo Pictures S.L. (Press release). Retrieved May 17, 2026.
- ↑ Hopewell, John (November 4, 2024). "Why Companies Shoot in Spain, From Locations to Facilities, Muscular Incentives, Shows' Concepts, Local Talent Pools and Because the Country Features in the Screenplay". Variety. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
- ↑ "La Generalitat frena el rodaje de Russell Crowe en Sant Cugat por la peste porcina en Collserola" (in European Spanish). Barcelona: La Vanguardia. May 22, 2026. Retrieved May 22, 2026.
- ↑ "The Government halts the filming of a Russell Crowe movie in Sant Cugat due to the PPA". Madrid: Demócrata. May 22, 2026. Retrieved May 22, 2026.
- ↑ Trelinski, Alex (May 22, 2026). "Russell Crowe movie halted in Spain over African swine fever". Málaga: The Olive Press. Retrieved May 22, 2026.
- ↑ Blanch, Arnau (May 22, 2026). "The swine flu stops Russell Crowe's filming in Sant Cugat". Barcelona: Ara. Retrieved May 22, 2026.
- ↑ Fernández, Clara (May 22, 2026). "La Generalitat paralitza una pel·lícula de Russell Crowe a Sant Cugat per la pesta porcina" (in Catalan). Barcelona: Metrópoli Abierta. Retrieved May 22, 2026.
- ↑ Delorenzo, Lorraine (May 22, 2026). "La peste porcina paraliza el rodaje de la película 'The Last Druid', de Russell Crowe, en Sant Cugat" (in European Spanish). Madrid: El País. Retrieved May 22, 2026.
- ↑ Cabús Lomba, Rubén (May 21, 2026). "Polèmica al Vallès: Russell Crowe rodarà una pel·lícula en una zona restringida per pesta porcina" (in Catalan). Barcelona: 3Cat. Retrieved May 21, 2026.