Javier Bardem, Penélope Cruz to Reunite On Screen; "The Father" Director Florian Zeller Crafts Marital Drama Script Just For Them

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Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz, arguably Spain's most internationally renowned star couple, are set to reunite on the big screen once more, having previously starred together in films such as "Jamón, Jamón," "Vicky Cristina Barcelona," "The Counselor," and "Loving Pablo."

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Deadline exclusively reported that Bardem and Cruz are set to co-star in "Bunker," an original psychological thriller from "The Father" director Florian Zeller. Zeller specifically conceived the script for the couple, who will portray a married couple in the film, with their on-screen characters also having been married for 17 years, mirroring their real-life union. In a statement, Zeller expressed his strong desire to collaborate with a real-life acting couple to tell a story about marriage.

According to the press release, "Bunker" will follow an architect hired to build a survival bunker for a tech billionaire. Meanwhile, his wife begins to question their marriage. The story will delve into the fears, doubts, and dilemmas that define our current era.


via: Deadline