Baz Luhrmann Taps Rising Talent to Lead ‘Jehanne d’Arc’ Epic at Warner Bros.

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.

A rising star for a historical icon in Jehanne d’Arc

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.

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

Warner Bros’s upcoming September releases

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.

What do you think about who else will be cast for the upcoming historical epic? Let us know in the comments below.