Journey's End (2017 film)

Journey's End
Teaser poster
Directed by	Saul Dibb
Produced by	Guy de Beaujeu Simon Reade
Written by	Simon Reade
Based on	Journey's End by R C Sherriff
Starring	Sam Claflin Paul Bettany Asa Butterfield
Production company	Fluidity Films
Release date	2017 (2017)
Country	United Kingdom
Language	English

Journey's End is a film adaptation of the play, Journey's End by R C Sherriff, adapted by Simon Reade. It is directed by Saul Dibb, and is due to be completed by mid 2017 for a late autumn 2017 release. It is the second adaptation of the play, following Journey's End (1930) directed by James Whale.

It was first announced in 2014, as part of the British commemoration of the First World War centenary, produced by Guy De Beaujeu and originally planned to be directed by David Grindley, who had previously directed a frequently revived stage production of the play.

This had been delayed by uncertainties over who held the film rights to the play in United Kingdom and Ireland, these had been thought to be with Warner Brothers, but following pressure from Prince Andrew, it was found that they had lapsed in 2008.

They were due to be signed over to Fluidity Films on 2 June 2014. The film's producer confirmed that their ideal casting would include Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Hiddleston and Eddie Redmayne, but that no actors had yet been approached. Further press information in December 2016 announced that the cast included Paul Bettany, Tom Sturridge and Toby Jones, and that it was due for release in 2017.

* = new character, does not appear in the stage play