Ridley Scott's 'Napoleon' Gets a Thanksgiving Release Date

Napoleon is Ridley Scott’s highly anticipated historical drama epic starring Joaquin Phoenix.

The film is now set to be released in theaters on November 22 for Thanksgiving.

Joaquin Phoenix portrays the notorious French emperor and military leader. The film views him through the prism of his addictive and often volatile relationship with his wife and one true love, Josephine, played by Vanessa Kirby.

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Director Ridley Scott said he actually had to rewrite the film for Joaquin Phoenix.

“With Joaquin, we can rewrite the goddamn film because he’s uncomfortable. And that kind of happened with Napoleon,” Scott said. “We unpicked the film to help him focus on who Bonaparte was. I had to respect that, because what was being said was incredibly constructive. It made it all grow bigger and better.”

“With Napoleon, I think we dug in and found the character, or as close to what he may have been. Joaquin is probably the most special, thoughtful actor I’ve ever worked with,” Scott told Empire. “Prepare for a cinematic revolution.”

Joaquin Phoenix was recently spotted with Lady Gaga doing a little song and dance together while filming new scenes for Folie à Deux.