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Joel Coen Teases Reunion Film With Brother Ethan at Lumière Festival
Key Takeaways
- Joel and Ethan Coen are considering a reunion film set in Minneapolis.
- The announcement was made during the Lumière Film Festival in Lyon.
- Frances McDormand publicly urged the brothers to create a third Minnesota-themed movie.
- The duo last collaborated on 'The Ballad of Buster Scruggs' eight years ago.
Filmmakers Joel and Ethan Coen recently hinted at a potential reunion project during the Lumière Film Festival in Lyon, France. Eight years after their last joint film, 'The Ballad of Buster Scruggs,' the brothers revealed they are considering new stories set in their hometown of Minneapolis.
The idea was sparked by a playful onstage challenge from Oscar-winning actor Frances McDormand, who urged them to complete an unofficial Minnesota-themed trilogy following their previous regional classics, 'Fargo' and 'A Serious Man.' While plot details remain undecided, the brothers expressed enthusiasm about potentially collaborating once again.
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