Peter Greenaway film with Dustin Hoffman, Helen Hunt underway in Italy

A new film from UK director Peter Greenaway starring Dustin Hoffman and Helen Hunt has commenced principal photography in Italy.

The film is shooting on location in Lucca, Italy. The story, also penned by Greenaway, follows a writer preparing for his death.

Hoffman was announced to star in the project last year while, along with Hunt, other new cast members include Giacomo Gianniotti Jonno Davies and Laura Morante.

The untitled project is produced by Switzerland’s Facing East Production with Jumpy Cow and Italian services company The Family.

Morgan Freeman was originally attached to star and produce the feature in 2019.

Greenaway is a Bata-winning director, best known for 1989’s The Cook, The Thief, His Wife & Her Lover.