Filmmaker Baz Luhrmann does not simply make movies; he creates an entire universe. His style is a vibrant, sensory explosion, weaving together stunning visuals, anachronistic soundtracks, and frenetic editing. Luhrmann has a unique genius for casting, consistently discovering breakout stars. His next ambitious project, Jehanne d'Arc, a medieval epic about the legendary Joan of Arc, is set to be his latest masterpiece, and he has chosen a promising young performer for the lead role.

Ensuring that the scale does not tip low when the cast gets added to his anticipated Joan of Arc project, Baz Luhrmann has cherry-picked his star.

Baz Luhrmann has reportedly found his lead for the much-anticipated film Jehanne d'Arc. According to Deadline, he is in early talks with Isla Johnston, a young actress best known for her role as young Beth Harmon in the acclaimed series The Queen's Gambit. This role was highly sought after by many young performers, making Johnston's potential casting a significant opportunity. Luhrmann and co-writer Ava Pickett recently held a reading of the script, where Johnston's performance undoubtedly impressed the Warner Bros. executives. This casting choice perfectly aligns with the director's unique vision for the epic and will undoubtedly impress the viewers as well.

Audiences can expect a film that re-imagines the life of the French hero with Baz Luhrmann's signature flair. His movies are known for their spectacular visual design and modern energy, which will likely be applied to this historical narrative. Viewers should prepare for a powerful and emotional story about a young woman who led an army and challenged the world, portrayed by an actress who is on the cusp of a major career breakthrough, all told through a uniquely dazzling cinematic lens.

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This cinematic spectacle from Baz Luhrmann is just one of many anticipated releases from Warner Bros., which has a strong September slate.

Warner Bros. has a full slate of releases coming this September, including some highly anticipated genre films. One of them is The Conjuring: Last Rites, which is scheduled for release on September 5, 2025. This film is the latest installment in the enormously successful Conjuring universe and serves as a direct sequel to the 2021 film The Devil Made Me Do It. The movie will see the return of franchise stars Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga, who will reprise their iconic roles as paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren for one last, terrifying case.

The studio will also release The Bride! on September 26, 2025, which promises a unique and outrageous twist on a classic horror story. Directed and produced by Maggie Gyllenhaal, this musical will re-imagine the 1935 horror classic Bride of Frankenstein for a new generation. The film features a star-studded cast, including Christian Bale as Frankenstein's monster and Jessie Buckley as the titular bride. It will be a creative and exciting project, unlike other genres released this year.

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