Letters From Kingston (film)

***Letters From Kingston*** is a 2023 romantic period drama based on the novel of the same name, directed by Wes Anderson. It is the first film adaptation of the novel by Goob Gablatts. It chronicles the lives of Charlotte of France, Lady Georgianna Harrington, King Edward VII, and Jonathan Harrington — in both London, England, and Kingston, Canada, during the 19th century. It stars an ensemble cast consisting of Maria Hollett, Sydney D'Amico, Timothée Chalamet, Mark Rowley, Breanna Lanctot, Áine Carey, Meryl Streep, Natalia Dyer, and Rachel Zeliznak.

Sony Pictures initiated the development of the film in 2017, with Gareth Neame coming on board to produce in 2019 and Anderson hired to write its screenplay the following year. Using Gablatt’s other writings as inspiration, Anderson penned the script in 2021. He was made director that same year. Filming took place from October 2021 to May 2022 in the countryside of England as well as Kingston, Ontario, with editing commencing the day after filming wrapped.

*Letters From Kingston* premiered in Los Angeles on May 4, 2023, and was released theatrically in the United States on May 15, 2023, by Sony Pictures Releasing. The film received critical acclaim, with particular praise for Anderson's screenplay and direction as well as the performances of the cast, and grossed $340 million worldwide. Among its numerous accolades, the film garnered six Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Original Score, and won for Best Costume Design. It also earned five British Academy Film Award nominations, with a win for Best Costume Design, and two Golden Globe Award nominations.

## Plot

In 1859, young Charlotte of Bordeaux is a French socialite and daughter of the Duke of Bordeaux. She recently debuted and has begun a courtship with Pierre LeGlace, a wealthy young businessman. When Pierre is suddenly killed the night before the couple's engagement, Charlotte enters a deep depression and removes herself from society. Finally, in 1863, she agrees to attend balls again while her family is vacationing in London. There, she meets the young English noblewoman named Georgiana Hay. Georgiana reveals she is betrothed to Edward, the Prince of Wales and heir to the British throne.

## Cast

* Maria Hollett as Georgiana Harrington
* Sydney D'Amico as Charlotte of France
* Timothée Chalamet as Edward VII
* Mark Rowley as Jonathan Harrington
* Meryl Streep as Queen Victoria
* Breanna Lanctot as Brianna Langetot
* Natalia Dyer as Princess Helena
* Millie Bobby Brown as Princess Louise
* Áine Carey as Marguerite of Bordeaux
* Jacob Elordi as Pierre LeGlace
* Rachel Zeliznak as Jane Murphy
* Austin Butler as Louis of Bordeaux
* Noah Jupe as Prince Leopold
* Finn Wolfhard as Prince Arthur
* Amelie Bea Smith as Princess Beatrice
* Keira Knightley as Princess Alice
* Henry Cavill as Jacob van Buren
* Kate Winslet as Maria Theresa of Austria-Este
* Colin Firth as Henri, Count of Chambord
* Michael Fassbender as William Hay, Earl of Erroll
* Charity Wakefield as Agnes, Countess Fife
* Mary Nehmé as Catherine Moreau
* Evan Day as Jean Moreau