Ammonite (film)

Ammonite is an upcoming British-Australian romantic drama film, written and directed by Francis Lee. It stars Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan.

Premise
Palaeontologist Mary Anning begins a romance with a woman in 1840s England.

Cast

 * Kate Winslet as Mary Anning
 * Saoirse Ronan as Charlotte Murchison
 * Fiona Shaw as Elizabeth Philpot
 * Alec Secareanu as Dr. Lieberson
 * James McArdle as Roderick Murchison
 * Gemma Jones as Molly Anning

Production
In December 2018, it was announced Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan had joined the cast of the film, with Francis Lee directing the screenplay he wrote. Iain Canning, Fodhla Cronin O'Reilly and Emile Sherman serve as producers with See-Saw Films, BBC Films and the British Film Institute. In March 2019, Fiona Shaw announced her role in the film. In May 2019, it was announced Alec Secareanu, James McArdle and Gemma Jones had joined the cast of the film.

Filming
Principal photography began on 11 March 2019, in Lyme Regis, Dorset.

Release
In February 2019, Lionsgate and Transmission Films acquired UK and Australian distribution rights to the film.