James Norton joins guy ritchie’s aristocracy film ‘Wife and Dog’ as full cast announced
James Norton has been confirmed as part of the star-studded cast of wife And Dog, the latest project from acclaimed british filmmaker guy ritchie. The full ensemble for the upcoming film, which delves into the world of British aristocracy, has now been revealed.
Norton joins an impressive line-up that includes the previously announced Sir Anthony Hopkins, benedict cumberbatch, and rosamund pike. Other notable additions to the cast are cosmo jarvis, best known for his role in lady macbeth, house of the dragon star paddy considine, and Succession actor pip torrens. Filming for the highly anticipated project has now commenced in the UK.
The screenplay for wife And dog has been penned by ritchie himself. The 56-year-old filmmaker is also producing the film alongside his long-time collaborator Ivan Atkinson, as well as John friedberg of black bear.
Ritchie’s return to high society
Wife And dog sees ritchie return to the vibrant world of britain’s high society, a setting he previously explored in his 2019 film the gentlemen. That film, which featured matthew McConaughey, charlie hunnam, and hugh grant, was a stylish crime caper focusing on the upper echelons of british society entangled in the underworld. Its success led to a netflix spin-off series, released in 2024, starring kaya scodelario, theo james, and ray winstone.
Ritchie is renowned for his distinctive directorial style, which combines fast-paced storytelling with sharp wit and stylised action sequences. His most celebrated works include lock, stock and two smoking barrels, snatch, sherlock holmes, and wrath of man. His films often centre around themes of crime, power, and the peculiar quirks of British society, making wife And dog a promising addition to his filmography.
James norton’s expanding portfolio
James Norton, 39, has been steadily making a name for himself in both television and film. He gained widespread recognition for his chilling portrayal of murderer tommy lee royce in the BBC’s critically acclaimed series happy valley. His film credits include little women, bob marley: one love, and joy, showcasing his versatility as an actor.
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With Wife And Dog, norton is set to share the screen with some of the most respected names in British cinema. His involvement in the project adds further intrigue, as fans eagerly anticipate how his role will unfold within ritchie’s intricate narrative.
A highly anticipated film
While details about the plot of wife and dog remain under wraps, the combination of Ritchie’s signature style, a high-profile ensemble cast, and the allure of british aristocracy is already generating buzz among cinema enthusiasts. The film is expected to deliver ritchie’s trademark blend of humour, action, and sharp dialogue, wrapped in a world of wealth and power.
With filming underway, anticipation is building for what promises to be another stylish and gripping addition to guy ritchie’s impressive body of work. Fans of british cinema and high-society intrigue will undoubtedly be keeping a close eye on wife and dog as further details emerge.
