Apple Studios will finance and produce “Kitbag,” the next film from Ridley Scott. The epic chronicles the life of Napoleon and will star Joaquin Phoenix as the historic French military leader.
“Kitbag” is based on an original and personal look at Napoleon’s rise to become emperor, as viewed through the prism of his addictive and volatile relationship with his wife Josephine. David Scarpa wrote the screenplay.
Scott will produce “Kitbag” through his Scott Free Productions alongside Kevin Walsh. Scott’s company also has a first-look TV deal with Apple TV+. This also reunites Scott with Phoenix, after the two previously worked together on the Best Picture winner “Gladiator.”