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Olivier Assayas to film ‘Spiritual World’ starring Kristen Stewart, Riley Keough and Wagner Moura
Assayas’s new supernatural drama reunites him with Stewart and brings together a diverse international ensemble.
By Felo News Desk · Published
French auteur Olivier Assayas has announced his forthcoming feature, Spiritual World, with a high‑profile cast that includes Kristen Stewart, Riley Keough and Wagner Moura. The film, described as a “steamier” cousin of Assayas’s 2015 supernatural drama Personal Shopper, will follow Stewart as a haunted, clairvoyant young woman plagued by premonitions.
Production is slated to begin in February in France and Germany, with the international ensemble also featuring Vicky Krieps, Barbara Sukowa, Niels Schneider and others. Assayas is re‑uniting with producer Olivier Delbosc, who worked with him on The Wizard of the Kremlin, a political thriller that premiered at the Venice Film Festival.
Assayas’s career has spanned a range of genres, from the espionage thriller Cuban Five to the HBO mini‑series Irma Vep. His latest projects have seen him collaborate with a mix of French and international talent, and Spiritual World continues that trend.
Wagner Moura, best known for his Oscar‑winning role in The Secret Agent, is currently filming Bradley Cooper’s Ocean prequel. Riley Keough has recently worked on Albert Serra’s Out of This World, while Vicky Krieps is involved in other European productions.
Stewart, who made her directorial debut with The Chronology of Water at Cannes, has returned to the French film scene after starring in Quentin Dupieux’s Full Phil. The new project marks a return to Assayas’s supernatural storytelling style.
Key facts
- Olivier Assayas is directing a new film titled Spiritual World (variety.com)
- The film stars Kristen Stewart, Riley Keough and Wagner Moura (variety.com)
- Production will start in February in France and Germany (variety.com)
- Assayas is re‑uniting with producer Olivier Delbosc (variety.com)
- The film is described as a supernatural drama similar to Personal Shopper (variety.com)
Background
Assayas has a long history of collaborating with a diverse international cast and has directed both political thrillers and supernatural dramas. Stewart previously worked with him on Clouds of Sils Maria and Personal Shopper.
Why it matters
The film brings together a notable international ensemble and continues Assayas’s exploration of supernatural themes, potentially influencing European cinema’s engagement with genre blending.
What happens next
Filming is scheduled to begin in February, with post‑production and release dates yet to be announced.
Sources
- [1] variety.com — originally reported as “Kristen Stewart, Riley Keough and Wagner Moura to Star in Olivier Assayas’ Next Film ‘Spiritual World’”
