Conclave is an upcoming British thriller film directed by Edward Berger and written by Peter Straughan, based on the 2016 novel of the same name by Robert Harris.
Premise
Cardinal Lomeli, tasked with finding the successor to the deceased Pope, discovers the former Pope had a secret that must be uncovered.
Cast
Ralph Fiennes as Cardinal Lomeli
John Lithgow as Cardinal Tremblay
Stanley Tucci as Cardinal Bellini
Isabella Rossellini as Sister Agnes
Sergio Castellitto
Carlos Diehz
Lucian Msamati as Cardinal Adeyemi
Brían F. O'Byrne
Thomas Loibl
Merab Ninidze
Jacek Koman
Production
It was announced in May 2022 that Ralph Fiennes, John Lithgow, Stanley Tucci and Isabella Rossellini were set to star in the film, with Edward Berger directing. Additional casting was announced in January 2023 as production began in Rome. Filming will also occur at Cinecittà. It is due to conclude in March.
Release
In August 2022, it was revealed that Black Bear Pictures' newly founded British distribution arm had acquired U.K. distribution rights to the film from FilmNation Entertainment, serving as one of its first acquisitions and maiden releases in the United Kingdom.