Woody Allen to film 51st movie in Madrid

Woody Allen Madrid film production contemporary comedy Spanish cinema

Director Woody Allen is set to begin filming his 51st feature film in Madrid, Spain, on October 5. The project, described as a contemporary romantic comedy involving intrigue and infidelity, is provisionally titled ‘WASP 2026’ or will include ‘Madrid’ in its final title per local agreements.

The production is supported by approximately three million euros in funding from the Community of Madrid and the Madrid City Council, aimed at promoting the city as an international filming destination. Filming will take place across more than 30 locations in Madrid and the nearby town of Aranjuez over a six-week period.

The ensemble cast includes Marton Csokas, Jemima Kirke, Alexi Wasser, Peter Vives, and Jakob Oftebro. During a recent press presentation attended by Madrid President Isabel Díaz Ayuso and Mayor José Luis Martínez-Almeida, Allen noted that Madrid’s elegant and diplomatic atmosphere was the ideal setting for his story. While Allen stated he is not a political filmmaker, he expressed personal concern regarding the rise of fascism globally.

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Alexi Wasser · Isabel Díaz Ayuso · Jemima Kirke · José Luis Martínez-Almeida · Madrid · Peter Vives · Wanda Vision · Woody Allen

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[● 3 SOURCES] Woody Allen is not a political filmmaker. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · de.euronews.com · www.volksfreund.de
[● 3 SOURCES] The production is the director's 51st film. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · de.euronews.com · www.volksfreund.de
[○ 1 SOURCE] Madrid institutions are providing nearly three million euros in funding through sponsorship agreements. de.euronews.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Madrid provides a perfect diplomatic atmosphere for his new film story. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · www.volksfreund.de
[○ 1 SOURCE] The sponsorship agreement requires the name of Madrid to appear in the film's title. de.euronews.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The director rejects the ideology of fascism. de.euronews.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The cast includes Alexi Wasser, Peter Vives, and Jemima Kirke. de.euronews.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Filming is scheduled to take place in Madrid and Aranjuez for approximately six weeks. de.euronews.com