Carrie Fisher posthumously stars as a good witch in the trailer for her final film Wonderwell
The trailer for the late actress Carrie Fisher’s latest film, Wonderwell, was released Friday by Strange Quark Films.
After seven years, the fantasy film directed by Vlad Marsavin will be released in theaters on June 23, followed by a digital release.
The project is Fisher’s last film – she made it into production just weeks before her death in late 2016 at the age of 60.
The film is set in a setting that combines contemporary Italy with an imaginative world.
It is a coming-of-age story that follows Violet (played by Kiera Milward), a curious girl living in Italy with her American parents and older sister, Savannah (played by Nell Tiger Free).
Teaser: The trailer for the late actress Carrie Fisher’s final film, Wonderwell, was released Friday by Strange Quark Films
Days away: After seven years, the fantasy film directed by Vlad Marsavin will be released in theaters on June 23, followed by a digital release
When Savannah is chosen as a model for fashion designer Yana’s (played by Rita Ora) label, the family of four is prompted to travel to a medieval village for a photo shoot.
The minute and a half trailer begins with Violet chatting with Daniele before going for a walk, where she discovers “the other side,” a whimsical world of wonder.
An official logline for the movie reads, “Violet, neglected and bored, wanders from the old Tuscan town to a nearby forest where she meets the enigmatic Hazel (played by Fisher), who may be the legendary witch of the forest that Violet was warned about. . Yana’s beleaguered stepson, Daniele (Sebastian Croft).’
Upon meeting Hazel, Violet asks in surprise, “Are you the witch?”
Hazel, red-haired and dressed in colorful clothing, asks Fisher’s character back: “The witch or a witch?’
The synopsis goes on to say, “Violet is led to a mysterious portal by Hazel and given a glimpse of what her future might hold, but like the transition from childhood to womanhood, it can be a journey of no return.”
The trailer intensifies when Rita’s character – a striking woman with white short, platinum white hair who always dresses in black – appears.
“We need to talk,” Yana says firmly to Hazel, who replies, “Nice to meet you here.”
Plot: The movie is a coming-of-age story that follows Violet (played by Kiera Milward), a curious girl living in Italy with her American parents and older sister, Savannah (played by Nell Tiger Free).
Curious: The minute-and-a-half trailer begins with Violet chatting with Daniele before going for a walk, where she discovers “the other side,” a whimsical world of wonder
Twist: The trailer intensifies when Rita’s character – a striking woman with white short, platinum white hair who always dresses in black – appears
“You know the rules,” says Yana during a serious conversation with Hazel. ‘The forest is yours; the city is mine.’
Hazel jokes back about Violet, “My girl isn’t normal,” to which Yana replies, “She’s not yours.”
In an ominous tone, Hazel says menacingly, “It’s only a matter of time. See what happens.’
Later, Violet is heard saying in a voiceover that she “wants to go back,” as Hazel instructs her, “You’ve got to make it before sunrise, because if you don’t, you’re stuck with the road.” forever on this side.’
Elsewhere in the trailer, Hazel advises her, “Life can be as magical as this garden, only much more fun.”
said Marsavin deadline on the upcoming release: ‘The journey we’ve taken as filmmakers with this film has been as perilous as that of the film itself.’
He continued, “From film to screen, it took us seven years. The visual effects on a film of this magnitude take time, but we were challenged by Covid lockdowns and of course the passing of our wonderful Carrie Fisher.
“This is the perfect time to share her magical moments on screen as Hazel.”
Appointment: “You know the rules,” says Yana during a serious conversation with Hazel. ‘The forest is yours; the city is mine’
There’s a lot at stake: Later, Violet is heard saying in a voiceover that she “wants to go back,” as Hazel instructs her, “You’ve got to make it before sunrise, because if you don’t, you’re going to be on forever.” stuck this side’
Highly anticipated: Marsavin told Deadline about the upcoming release: ‘The journey we took as filmmakers with this movie was as perilous as the movie itself’
Reflective: Rita recalled her time with the legend as she said, “Working with Carrie Fisher was one of those experiences you never forget”
Rita recalled her time with the legend when she said, “Working with Carrie Fisher was one of those experiences you never forget.
“I can’t wait for the world to see this intriguing and magical world of Wonderwell.”
Fred Roos, known for his collaboration with Ford Coppola, produced the film together with Alexander Roos, Orian Williams, Lee Rudnicki, Robert Bernacchi and Marsavin.
Rudnicki had previously shared that watching Fisher’s “heartbreaking” final scene in the film brought tears to his eyes.
William Ross provided the music for the film and the screenplay was written by William Brookfield.