Georgie Henley Takes on Directing with New Short Film, ‘BONE’
Georgie Henley began her acting career at just 8 years old, starring as Lucy Pevensie in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Since then, she has continued to build an impressive career across stage, film, and television. Now, she is set to add directing to her repertoire with her debut short film, Bone.
Bone, which Henley also wrote, explores the strained relationship between two sisters, Rose and Eve, who come together at their family home in Yorkshire, England following their mother’s death. “Disagreements about their mother’s condition and a bout of sleepwalking racks tensions to a fever pitch. The whispers in the house become impossible to ignore, and one evening the sisters finally confront the unsaid and unseen.”
The production team is currently crowdfunding with a goal of raising £15,000 to bring the film to life. Supporters can choose from various rewards, including access to online and live screenings, interviews with Heads of Departments, and having their name featured in the film’s credits.
Drawing Inspiration from Narnia
NarniaWeb had the opportunity to ask Henley in a Q&A whether her experience working with directors Andrew Adamson (The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Prince Caspian) and Michael Apted (The Voyage of the Dawn Treader) influenced her approach to directing. Henley reflected:
Absolutely, both brilliant directors. Great directors who were great with working with actors in particular and really performance focused which is quite hard when you’re on a huge film set. Obviously ’Bone’ will be a lot smaller but very focused on performances and making everything feel very real and grounded. That’s something that I’ve taken.”
To learn more about the film and to contribute to the crowdfunding campaign, click here.
Listen to our conversation with Georgie Henley on Talking Beasts: The Narnia Podcast.
That sounds like a very meaningful story! Sibling rivalry is something many people can identify with, along with other disappointments, grief, stresses and competition in families. This sounds like an impressive premise for Henley’s directorial project. I can’t wait to see how it goes 🙂
From what I’ve seen of her online, she likes serious poetry and has a smart mind. Well done to her for persevering in what can be a difficult industry.
It’s great to see Georgie patiently building her career up, and it was delightful to see her acting again in The Diplomat on Netflix, even if it was just in a minor role.
Sure she might not have exploded onto the Hollywood scene like James McAvoy or Will Poulter did after Narnia, but I honestly believe that in time she will become a major player in the British Acting establishment.
Very impressive. Good for her!